Cafeteria Yesenia
Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026
86
Score
CAFETERIA YESENIA, located at 4244 S Ashland Ave in Chicago, IL, had a low-risk inspection on March 17, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to food preparation, utensil storage, and surface cleanliness. Across 21 scored inspections, CAFETERIA YESENIA has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
21
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 17, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
May 6, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Mar 20, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Dec 13, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
82
Feb 10, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
58
Mar 10, 2022
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 17, 2021
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 8, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
52
Nov 15, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
61
Jun 8, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 8, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 1, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Nov 25, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 26, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
May 6, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 29, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Nov 19, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 7, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
May 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 27, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Aug 20, 2012
License
6 minor violations.
74
Violations — Mar 17, 2026 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen with no door or barrier where customers can get easy access to prep kitchen, instructed to install a door or a barrier.
39
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Ice scream scoop stored in standing water at room temperature, Instructed to keep according to health code, ie.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed using non food grade bags to store food in prep cooler, instructed to use only food grade bags.
47
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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