What is Y.y Hot Pot Inc.'s health inspection score?

Y.y Hot Pot Inc. has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Y.y Hot Pot Inc. last inspected?

Y.y Hot Pot Inc. was last inspected on November 8, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Y.y Hot Pot Inc. have?

Y.y Hot Pot Inc. has 34 total violations across 8 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Y.y Hot Pot Inc. safe to eat at?

Y.y Hot Pot Inc. has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Y.y Hot Pot Inc. serve?

Y.y Hot Pot Inc. serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Y.y Hot Pot Inc.

Name: Y.y Hot Pot Inc.
Address: 1343 W 18th ST, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 83

1343 W 18th ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 11/8/2024

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0Good

American•Pilsen

Ranked #176 of 405 in PilsenBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Improving

8 inspections

Last: Nov 8, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

17 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+10 pts

100

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

1343 W 18th ST , Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

5 high priority

4 intermediate

11 basic

Aug

Nov 2023

3 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

2 basic

Dec 2023

2 inspections

4 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Nov 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

8 records on file

3 Canvass4 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected FOuND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3)FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2585409 CONDUCTED ON 11/17/23. FACILITY REMAINS IN CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Dec 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected FOuND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2585409 CONDUCTED ON 11/17/23. FACILITY REMAINS IN CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

2 Med1 Basic

3 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15: **C** Outer Openings, Protected FOND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR.M MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4): **PF** Enforcement by the Regulatory Authority (Non-Compliance) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2562867 CONDUCTED ON 8/26/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

Nov 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med1 Basic

5 total

73/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
FOUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE INADEQUATELY SANITIZING DISHES AT 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A SANITIZING SOLUTION TO ADEQUATELY SANITIZE DISHES PER MANUFACTURER'S INSTRUCTIONS. LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO NO LONGER USE DISH MACHINE UNTIL IT IS RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND AT AN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION OF 50 - 100 PPM. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED. -

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF. HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS.MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDS FOOD ITEMS PRIORITY FOUNDA VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN FOOD PREP WITHOUT LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
FOND 1/4 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM OF GARAGE OVERHEAD DOOR.M MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING DOOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2562867 CONDUCTED ON 8/26/22. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. 6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−27 pts

Nov 23

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINER THAT HAVE DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED BOWLS AND SPOONS BEING PRESET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TABLES WITHOUT BEING INVERTED AND WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES OR TO SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT BOWLS AND PROTECT SPOONS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS (BONES, CRAB SHELLS, AND FOOD) IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−15 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High3 Med6 Basic

14 total2 risk factors

13/100inspection score

−77 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL PERSONS IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-205.11 OBSERVED REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND SINK BLOCKED WITH BOXES ON CRATES BOTH IN FRONT AND STORED ON TOP OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER BLOCK HAND WASHING SINK AND ALWAYS HAVE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE REMOVED ITEMS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION WRITTEN UNDER ABOVE VIOLATION.
13FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED−10
3-101.11 OBSERVED UNSAFE FOODS. OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF FLOUR WITH SMALL INSECTS CRAWLING IN THE CONTAINER OF FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE AND NEVER ALLOW PESTS OF ANY KIND CONTAMINATE FOODS. EMPLOYEE DISCARDED SAID FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-40-050(A).

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINER THAT HAVE DRY FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.13 OBSERVED INSECT (FLY STRIPS) AND RAT (CAGE) TRAPS SET BY THE FACILITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT FACILITY CAN NOT SET THEIR OWN TRAPS AND ONLY PEST CONTROL CAN HANDLE ALL PEST ISSUES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOTH INSECT AND RAT TRAPS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
2-403.11 OBSERVED A LIVE TURTLE IN DIRTY WATER LOCATED IN A CONTAINER IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED LIVE ANIMALS ARE PROHIBITED ON SITE AND FACILITY MUST REMOVE THE LIVE TURTLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-904.11 OBSERVED BOWLS AND SPOONS BEING PRESET ON THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA TABLES WITHOUT BEING INVERTED AND WITHOUT PROTECTION FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO NOT PRESET TABLES OR TO SET TABLES UPON CUSTOMER ARRIVAL OR INVERT BOWLS AND PROTECT SPOONS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS (BONES, CRAB SHELLS, AND FOOD) IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND AROUND THE WOK STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−77 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

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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