Yao's Cafe
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2026
86
Score
YAO'S CAFE, located at 601 W 43Rd St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on March 3, 2026. This inspection identified three minor violations related to in-use utensils, food and non-food contact surfaces, and toilet facilities. Across six recorded inspections, YAO'S CAFE has predominantly received low-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 3, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 16, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 5 minor violations.
67
Feb 27, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 minor violations.
64
Feb 22, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Feb 10, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 1 minor violation.
78
Mar 15, 2022
License
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Violations — Mar 3, 2026 Inspection
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: Keeping spoon for scooping rice 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: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.
47
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Employee's toilet room door not self-closing, Instructed to provide a self-closing device.
53
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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