YOLK CAFE

Jan 2, 2025

3 violations

Key Violations:

40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND NEAR BOX SODA CONNECTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALL VENTS IN THROUGHOUT PREMIS AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, WALL VENTS.

Jun 10, 2024

7 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE;;52|SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE EXPELLING WATER ON TO FLOOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EXPELLING WATER BE ROUTED INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE, BY ENTRENCE OF WALK IN COOLER AND KITCHEN LINE AREA ALSO NOTED MISSING GROUT IN REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP AND NEAR THE KITCHEN LINE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES, REGROUT MENTIONED ABOVE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA SYRUP CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Jun 3, 2024

17 violations

Key Violations:

|1# OF DICED TOMATO AT TEMP OF 50.8F, MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE IN COLD HOLD UNIT ON FRONT PREP. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE. 31 POUNDS, $115.00 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;|BEHIND SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 30# LIQUID EGG RANGING TEMP OF 58.6-F TO 53.4;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60;;52|SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE EXPELLING WATER ON TO FLOOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EXPELLING WATER BE ROUTED INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FEMALE RESTROOM LACKS COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE, BY ENTRENCE OF WALK IN COOLER AND KITCHEN LINE AREA ALSO NOTED MISSING GROUT IN REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP AND NEAR THE KITCHEN LINE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES, REGROUT MENTIONED ABOVE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA SYRUP CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEE VIOLATION# 60;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED INSPECTION#: 2582573 DATED 9/29/23 #49. OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON ALL SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED;;61|SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC - Comments: NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM INSPECTION#:2582573 DATED 9/29/23. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

Sep 29, 2023

7 violations

Key Violations:

|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 6 DRAWER COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UNIT @ 51F. SAID UNIT WAS STORING TCS FOODS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DICONTINUE USE AND REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED BY CODE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION.#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL TCS FOOD WAS DISCARDED.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD HELD TCS ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 5.5 LBS COOKED HAM, @ 55.0F, 4 LBS SLICED TOMATO @49.8F, 4 LBS SLICED CANTALOUPE @55.0F, 3 LBS LEAFY GREEN MIX @51.0F,3 LBS CHICKEN BREAST @50.0F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT AS WELL AS 6 DRAWER COOLING UNIT IN PREP AREA UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME.;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK GROOVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON ALL SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND 3 DOOR FREEZERS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.

Jun 21, 2022

4 violations

Key Violations:

10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hand soap provided at rear prep/dishwashing room. Instructed to provide hand soap to all hand wash sinks. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Obstructed hand wash sink at front cook line, found utensils placed in hand sink basin. instructed to keep hand wash sinks free from any obstruction. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c);;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Damaged insulation at walk-in cooler cooling lines, Instructed to replace to prevent condensation.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Heavy dust build up noted on ceiling vents above front prep area and rear dry food storage. instructed to clean and maintain.

Aug 13, 2021

2 violations

Key Violations:

49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILDUP ON THE DISH RACKS THAT GO INTO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN RACKS OR REPLACE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN LINE AREA AND TILES MISSING GROUT NEAR THE KITCHEN LINE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPACE.

Aug 2, 2021

1 violations

Key Violations:

55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN LINE AREA AND TILES MISSING GROUT NEAR THE KITCHEN LINE HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND 4 MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPACE.

Jul 29, 2021

2 violations

Key Violations:

55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN LINE AREA AND TILES MISSING GROUT NEAR THE KITCHEN LINE HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND 4 MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPACE.;;59|PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 7/22/2021 REPORT #2523086 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #25 (3-603.11) OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". MUST CORRECT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Jul 22, 2021

6 violations

Key Violations:

|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.2 F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER. MILK, SOUR CREAM, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, WHIPPED CREAM, BLUE CHEESE, EGGS, EGG WHITES, BASIL PESTO, CUT TOMATOES, SALSA, HAM, TURKEY, AND PORK AND TURKEY SAUSAGES FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F TO 54F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;25|CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;44|UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: CLEAN PACKAGED LINENS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN MANAGERS OFFICE. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN LINE AREA AND TILES MISSING GROUT NEAR THE KITCHEN LINE HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND 4 MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPACE.

Mar 10, 2020

6 violations

Key Violations:

|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED AT DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: CLEAR LIQUID BOTTLES IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 1 LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 60.3F, 3 LBS OF DICED SAUSAGE A62.3F AND 1 LBS OF HOLLANDAISE SAUCE( EGG YOLK AND BUTTER)AT 61.2F THAT FOOD ITEMS SOTRED IN ICE FILLED CONTAINER NEAR STOVE AT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.00.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF THE MEN'S ROOM FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING