Yep Kitchen
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2026
78
Score
YEP KITCHEN, located at 2104-2108 S Archer Ave Unit A in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 5, 2026, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues with the cleanliness of non-food contact surfaces and the proper disposal of sewage and wastewater. Across twelve recorded inspections, YEP KITCHEN has historically maintained a mostly medium-risk profile.
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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
Feb 5, 2026
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 29, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Mar 14, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
41
Feb 19, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
61
Feb 6, 2025
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
35
Jun 20, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 12, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 5, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
61
Sep 27, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
58
Aug 16, 2023
Complaint
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
55
Jul 6, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Jul 3, 2023
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
61
Violations — Feb 5, 2026 Inspection
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: DELIME THE LOW TEMP DISHWASHER AS REQUIRED FOR CLEANER DISHES AND MAINTENANCE OF THE MACHINE, CLEAN BULK STORAGE CONTAINER EXTERIOR SURFACES AND INTERIORS OF REACH IN COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
49
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR.
52
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOOR DRAINS AT SINKS AND DISHMACHINE, CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED AND PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES.
57
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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