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CLEAN RECORD

YAO'S CAFE

601 W 43RD ST, Chicago, IL 60609

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

90/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Mar 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

16 total

other
425%
temperature
319%
contamination
319%
pest
319%
facility
319%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorTemperature

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Keeping spoon for scooping rice in standing water at room temperature, instructed to keep according to health code, ie.

Code 43

MinorOther

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: Employee's toilet room door not self-closing, Instructed to provide a self-closing device.

Code 53

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using deli cups as a scoop for bulk food containers, instructed to use proper scoops.

Code 47

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.