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Yep Kitchen

2104-2108 S Archer Ave Unit A, Chicago 60616 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Feb 5, 2026

12

Inspections on record

3

Times passed

4

Times failed

Violations cited on Feb 5, 2026

  1. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  2. #52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER ON THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER FROM FLOOR.
  3. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
  4. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. #57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON PREMISES.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Feb 5, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 29, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 14, 2025Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 19, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2025ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Jun 20, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2023ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 27, 2023Short Form ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Aug 16, 2023ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 6, 2023License Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 3, 2023LicenseFailRisk 1 (High)

Source

Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Yep Kitchen — questions

Did Yep Kitchen pass its last health inspection?
Yep Kitchen at 2104-2108 S Archer Ave Unit A was inspected on Feb 5, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 12 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Yep Kitchen?
The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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 AN
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?
The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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