What is YA YA Mas's health inspection score?

YA YA Mas has a SafeDine safety score of 79 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was YA YA Mas last inspected?

YA YA Mas was last inspected on March 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does YA YA Mas have?

YA YA Mas has 23 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is YA YA Mas safe to eat at?

YA YA Mas has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does YA YA Mas serve?

YA YA Mas serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

YA YA Mas

Name: YA YA Mas
Address: 1755 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, 60614
Rating: 79

1755 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 3/4/2026

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American•Lincoln Park

Ranked #374 of 755 in Lincoln ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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5 inspections

Last: Mar 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.6

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-24

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-9 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-11 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 76/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (79/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

1755 N SHEFFIELD AVE, Chicago, IL 60614

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Violation Timeline

Feb 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Feb

Jan 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Feb

Mar 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

1 Complaint1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Mar 26

Complaint InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
WALL MOUNTED PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER IN THE REAR DISH AREA MUST BE MOVED TO BE ACCESSIBLE TO THE HAND WASHING SINK.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS STUFFED SPINACH AND CHEESE PIES UNDER HOT LAMPS IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HELD AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF 80.6F AND 104.7F. ALL DISCARDED. REVIEWED PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS OR USING TIME AS A MEANS OF CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD ON THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.----MUST NOT STORE CLEAN UTENSILS HANGING DIRECTLY ABOVE THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN AREA.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS INCLUDING THE EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGS IN THE REAR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MISSING/BROKEN DOOR HANDLES ON THE FRONT PREP TWO DOOR COOLER AND THE REAR PREP LARGER MICROWAVE OVEN.----EXCESSIVE RUST ON THE INTERIOR METAL RACK SHELVING INSIDE THE REAR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE/REMOVE RUST.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST NOT USE MILK OR SODA CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER UNDER THE OVEN. MUST BE A SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
SOILED MOP HEADS MUST BE STORED INVERTED AT THE UTILITY SERVICE SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING BASEBOARD COVING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND MISSING WALL AT THE RIGHT SIDE OF THE REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.----MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS.----FLOORS UNDER THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOTED DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−29 pts

Feb 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 - OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW HIRES RECEIVE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Basic

4 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. UPON TURNING THE LEFT HANDLE, NO WATER PRESSURE AVAILABLE. HANDLE TURNS WITHOUT ENGAGING OR TURNING ON. TURNED ON RIGHT HANDLE, AND ONLY COLD WATER WAS AVAILABLE EVEN AFTER RUNNING THE WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HOT WATER IS AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(c). CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE COMPONENTS IN TO BE HEAVILY SOILED AND COVERED WITH A BLACK AND GREY SUBSTANCE ON INTERNAL COMPONENTS FOR CREATING AND STORING ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANTITIZE, AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED BOXES OF FOOD ITEMS AND DRINKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO ALLOW FOR ADEQUATE CLEANING.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WORKING AT TIME OF INSPECTION WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, AND ALL NEW HIRES RECEIVE TRAINING WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE.

Base deductions−24 pts

Feb 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12--BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15--OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

License InspectionFail

1 High1 Med5 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

70/100inspection score

−25 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED GAP APPROX: 1 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING ALL ACROSS THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED WATER LEAK AT BASE OF FAUCET AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WATER PLUMBING LEAK AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT COFFEE ESPRESSO MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP AT THE 3- COMPARTMENT WHILE DRAINING WATER FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT,WASTE WATER BACKS UP INTO RIGHT AND LEFT COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WATER SLOWLY DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT WASTE WATERS ARE DISPOSED OF PROPERLY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EXHAUST HOOD/LARGE OVEN AND SIDE EXHAUST FAN TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF HANGING DUSTS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−25 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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