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YOLK

1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60605
31
Total Inspections
0%
Pass Rate
31
Failures

Inspection History

Feb 19, 2025

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HANDWASHING SINKS SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 100F.

Oct 16, 2024

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food containers ( sugar.. ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.;;16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0PPM obtained on Cl test strips, machine was being use during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: Food handlers at main cook line with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Knives wedged between 2 prep tables, instructed to keep knives on a clean surface.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Double door cooler gaskets at main cook in poor repair, Instructed to replace.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Using disposable sauce cups as a scoop for food production, instructed tyo use proper scoops.

Jan 17, 2024

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTED 3 COMP FAUCET STRIPED. WATER CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN BOTH KNOBS ARE CLOSED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;59|PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2587800 CONDUCTED ON 1/11/24. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Jan 11, 2024

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTED 3 COMP FAUCET STRIPED. WATER CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN BOTH KNOBS ARE CLOSED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 NOTED APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2573919 CONDUCTED ON 04/10/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

Jan 9, 2024

Result: Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
|TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 3 COMP SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 91F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT NOT LESS THAN 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND WOMEN'S AND MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 76 F- 85F. NOTED 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS WITH RUNNING WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED ONLY 2 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CORRECTED, CFM ARRIVES AT 10:20 AM.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2573919 CONDUCTED ON 04/10/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Apr 10, 2023

Result: Fail
13 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS OFF DURING OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.;;|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AS WELL AS THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. EMPLOYEE CLEANED SAID OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AREA WERE CLEANED AND LID TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

May 31, 2022

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH HOSE HOOKED UP TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE HOSE AND ENSURE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT LOCATED IN CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR WAREWASHING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR WAREWASHING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS INCLUDING SAUSAGE, HAM, MOZZERELLA CHEESE WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.1-51.6. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING IS 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS CHORIZO, 1 POUND HAM, .5 POUNDS LETTUCE AND SPINACH $30 CUMULATIVE TOTAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;43|IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CUP BEING UNTILIZED AS A SCOOP FOR POWDERED SUGAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

Dec 14, 2021

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE SINK NOT MAINTAINING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISH ROOM AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOCKER ROOM/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.

Dec 6, 2021

Result: Fail
11 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE CEILING IN THE DISH ROOM AREA NEAR THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE. OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE SINK NOT MAINTAINING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR WHERE MILK IS STORED, LOCATED IN THE FRONT CHECK OUT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTER. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SPLASH IN THE INTERIOR OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE DISH ROOM AREA AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOCKER ROOM/CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Aug 9, 2021

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IS MISSING ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISH WASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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