Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant

Chicago Health Dept

2407 W LUNT AVE · WEST RIDGE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2025).

11 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jun 2025.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
11
VIOLATIONS
52
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JUN 2025

Inspection history

JUN 10
2025
PASS 1 violation
Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT 2407 W LUNT SIDE STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 3
2024
PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

COKE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

APR 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING FISH AND CHICKEN ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED TEN 10 GALLON IGLOO COOLERS BEING USED FOR CATERING HOT FOOD. OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY RETURNED COOLERS SHOWING EVIDENCE THAT THE INTERIOR OF COOLER IS BEING USED DIRECTLY AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. COOLERS ARE NOT DESIGNED OR CONSTRUCTED TO BE USED AS A DIRECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD AND INTERIOR OF COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 2 POTS ON SITE THAT DO NOT FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SULLY SUBMERGE ALL POTS.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING LARGE COOLER WITH BROKEN GLASS DOOR. REPAIR COOLER TO A WORKING CONDITION OR STORE COOLER PROPERLY TO BE ABLE TO BE CLEANED AND NOT CAUSE HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR GOING INTO KITCHEN BEING REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 10
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 10 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES NEEDED AS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELING ON READY TO EAT AND TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USE BY DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS FROM PREP DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED FOOD INGREDIENTS STORED IN CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTENTS NAME ON FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED DAMAGED WOODEN SPOON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE POT.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING COVING ALONG THE WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

JUL 31
2018
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED MILK COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MOP NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN

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APR 5
2017
PASS 5 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MISSING COVING/ BASE BOARD AT KITCHEN AND PIZZA AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN PRIMED.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. CEILING TILES IN PIZZA AREA WITH HOLES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND DOUGH MIXER STORED AND USED AT STORAGE AREA BUY THE DINING AREA,ALSO NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PIZZA PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE, OR RELOCATE DOUGH MIXER IN THE KITCHEN.UN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE INSTALLED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE FRONT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

JUN 16
2016
PASS 6 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN UPRIGHT FREEZERS ON WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN FREEZER AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER, AND DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS AND ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, STOVE AND FRYER HAVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM OFF CUSTOMER DINING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, STORAGE ROOM, AND TOILET ROOM. CEILING VENT IN DINING AREA ABOVE THE CUSTOMER COUNTER HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. WINDOW (WEST WALL) IN THE DINING AREA HAS PEELING PAINT. ALSO, HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELDS IN STORAGE ROOM HAS UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 7
2015
PASS 2 violations
Minor Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Above violation still remaining(Excess debris and clutter in rear storage room, shall be removed. stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage).

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Above violation still remaining(Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection).

JUL 31
2015
FAIL 9 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Found front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, shall be repaired/rodent proofed. Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious Violation.

Serious Documentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

Found/observed no food certified food manager with City of Chicago food sanitation certificate, while preparing/ handling potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection(soups, deli meats, etc..)Citation issued 7-38-012 Serious violation.

Minor Chemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

Minor Sanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

Minor Sanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired. Wall that had exposed plaster, hole by prep cooler area, shall be repaired/sealed.

Minor Pest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

Excess debris and clutter in rear storage room, shall be removed. stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

MAY 7
2014
PASS · 0 violations
APR 21
2014
FAIL 5 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINIG PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 44.5F. MUST BE AT 40F AND BELOW. FOUND REACH IN FREEZER TURNED OFF. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND NO BARRIERS BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE BASEMENT. OBERVED ABOUT 100 RAT DROPPINGS. BASEMENT NOT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. BASEMENT ACCESSIBLE FOR GAS/ELECTRIC METER READING AND HOT WATER TANK MAINTENANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS CUURENTLY NOT OPEN.

Critical Pest Activity
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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