What is Yee Heung Xian Cuisine's health inspection score?

Yee Heung Xian Cuisine has a SafeDine safety score of 75 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Yee Heung Xian Cuisine last inspected?

Yee Heung Xian Cuisine was last inspected on June 17, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Yee Heung Xian Cuisine have?

Yee Heung Xian Cuisine has 42 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Yee Heung Xian Cuisine safe to eat at?

Yee Heung Xian Cuisine has a good safety record with a score of 75/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Yee Heung Xian Cuisine serve?

Yee Heung Xian Cuisine serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Yee Heung Xian Cuisine

Name: Yee Heung Xian Cuisine
Address: 225 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 75

225 W CERMAK RD, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Chinatown

Ranked #279 of 459 in ChinatownBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

7 inspections

Last: Jun 17, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-25

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

225 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60616

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

10 basic

Apr

May 2024

3 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

14 basic

Jun 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jun

Inspection History

7 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Jun 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE AT BASEMENT PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND APPROXIMATLY 50-60 RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE BASEMENT PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS AND ON SOME STORAGE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Base deductions−40 pts

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS ON STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6 INCHERS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP. GREASE WAS OBSERVED IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN THE ENTIRE WALLS FROM TOP, BOTTOM, AND SIDES.

Base deductions−13 pts

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B): OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.12: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS ON STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6 INCHERS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12: OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13: OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP. GREASE WAS OBSERVED IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN THE ENTIRE WALLS FROM TOP, BOTTOM, AND SIDES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#2594467 DATED ON 05/13/2024 AS FOLLOWS: #16: 4-601.11(A): OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, ALSO, NOTED MENTIONED SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE UNIT. ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−15 pts

May 24

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med5 Basic

10 total

50/100inspection score

−50 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED 2 INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MAIN LEVEL AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREAS. THERE WERE ITEMS STORED INSIDE SINKS SUCH AS UTENSILS, PLATIC WRAP, TOWELS, PLASTIC TUBE, AND A POT MAKING THE SINK NOT ASSECESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SINK AND MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS, SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE IN THE INTERIOR OF THE OF THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT, ALSO, NOTED MENTIONED SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR WALLS OF THE UNIT. ICE FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION.MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NOT SANITIZING DISHWARE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WASHING A RED STRAINER IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT WITHOUT SANITIZING AND THEN STORED THE STRAINER ON A NEARBY BOX TO DRY. ALSO, OBSERVED NONE OF THE BASINS IN THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WERE SET UP FOR DISHWASHING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS AND TO ENSURE SINK IS SET UP PROPER FOR DISHWASHING. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025, CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RAT ACTIVITY ON SITE. APPROXIMATELY 50-65 RAT DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON SITE ON THE MAIN LEVEL AND BASEMENT FOOD PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH RAT DROPPINGS ON THE MAIN LEVEL: UNDER THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISHWASHING MACHINE EQUIPMENT, UNDER THE COOKING EQUPIMENT. THE FOLLOWING AREAS WERE OBSERVED WITH RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT: ON THE SIDE OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING INTO THE BASEMENT, IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STAIRCASE, UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WITH BOXES OF CONTAINERS STORED, NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK AND THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RAT DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IN CONTAINERS ON STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST 6 INCHERS FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO PREVENTION BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. ISNTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE WALLS BEHING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD UP. GREASE WAS OBSERVED IN THE CORNER OF THE WALL COMING FROM THE TOP OF THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN THE ENTIRE WALLS FROM TOP, BOTTOM, AND SIDES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT AND IN THE STORAGE AREA UNDER THE STAIRCASE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN MENTIONED AREAS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 04/26/2023, REPORT #2574970 #49: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED. #56: OBSERVED GREASE ON THE OUTER SURFACE OF VENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−50 pts

Apr 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE OUTER SURFACE OF VENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND RAT DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE DISHMACHINE, ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM UNDER THE STAIRS AND ON SOME STORAGE PALLETS IN THE BASEMENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SOME FOODS IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER STORED IN GROCERY BAGS; INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN, UNDER DISHMACHINE AND IN BASEMENT UNDER SINKS AND IN STORAGE ROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED GREASE ON THE OUTER SURFACE OF VENT IN KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−17 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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