What is Joy Yee Plus's health inspection score?

Joy Yee Plus has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Joy Yee Plus last inspected?

Joy Yee Plus was last inspected on May 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Joy Yee Plus have?

Joy Yee Plus has 24 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Joy Yee Plus safe to eat at?

Joy Yee Plus has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Joy Yee Plus

Name: Joy Yee Plus
Address: 2159 S CHINA PL, Chicago, 60616
Rating: 78

2159 S CHINA PL, Chicago

Last inspected 12mo ago

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Chinatown

Ranked #257 of 465 in Chinatown

Improving

6 inspections

Last: May 12, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months 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 controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

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

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-7 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 73/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (78/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 high priority

6 basic

Jan

Feb 2024

2 inspections

4 high priority

4 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

6 basic

May

Inspection History

6 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 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.

Base deductions−2 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med5 Basic

8 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT COUNTER PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED FACILITY EQUIPMENT FOR COLD HOLDING IN DISREPAIR. NOTED REACH IN PREP COOLER TO BE AT IMPROPER AT 51.9F. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOR PROPER COLD HOLDING OF 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. "

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE KITCHEN PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 1LBS OF EGGS AT 45.2F, 1LBS OF HAM AT 47.8F AND 3LBS OF BEEF AT 47.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 5LBS AT $75. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD ITEMS STORED ON STAIRWAY FLOOR LEADING TO SECOND FLOOR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES ABOVE FLOOR.
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 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.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−35 pts

Feb 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11: OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DOWNSTAIRS FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionFail

4 High2 Basic

6 total

56/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (4)

−40 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA UPSTAIRS AND DOWNSTAIRS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ONLY HAND SANITIZER IN THE DISPENSERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SOAP AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FRONT DESSERT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND DRYING PROVISONS IN BETWEEN THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE MENTIONED PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
14REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION−10
OBSERVED A PLATE OF SHELLSTOCK WITH NO TAG ATTACHED, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVED SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT $20 DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP ABOVE THE ICE INSIDE OF THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, LOCATED IN THE DOWNSTAIRS DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. ICE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED MUST REMOVE BUILD UP, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED WITH THE HANDLE MAKING CONTACT WITH THE ICE IN THE ICE BIN DOWNSTAIRS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SAID SCOOP AND MAINTAIN.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE DOWNSTAIRS FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−44 pts

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

15FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED−10
FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION AS REQUIRED; MUST PROTECT AT ALL TIMES. FOUND NO PROTECTIVE BARRIER IN FRONT OF THE GELATO MACHINES TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROTECTIVE BARRIER (IE SNEEZE GUARD) IN FRONT OF MACHINES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE UNISEX WASHROOM ON THE SECOND FLOOR MUST HAVE A COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE PRODUCTS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS ON FIRST AND SECOND LEVEL IN DINING ROOM AND PREP AREAS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−18 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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