Yak-Zies Bar and Grill
Last inspected: Sep 7, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Yak-Zies Bar and Grill 10 times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 7, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at Yak-Zies Bar and Grill is from Sep 7, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Sep 7, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WORN GASKETS AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP COOLER DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS
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Aug 29, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED HOT LINE FOOD PREP COOLER UNABLE TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW.TEMPERATURES OF FOOD IN COOLER RANGE FROM 48F-50F.TAGGED COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED THESE FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERTURES AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP COOLER.THEY ARE CHICKEN AT 50F,BLUE CHEESE DRESSING 49F AND CEASAR DRESSING 48F.TOTAL AMMOUNT OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED 12LBS/$50.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WORN GASKETS AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP COOLER DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED RANGE GREASY IN KITCHEN AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELD NOT FITTING PROPERLY OVER HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD.
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Jul 15, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 47.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PIZZA PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS. PIZZA SAUCE 46.8F,1LB. PASTA SALAD 45.8F,.5LBS. PEPPERONI 46.7F,2LBS. GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 45.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6LBS. $19. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.FINAL RINSE IS AT AT 0 P.P.M. AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST SANITIZE AT LEAST 50 PPM.INSTRUCTED TO SET UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL TILES IN PIZZA PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEAR BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT AND HOLE IN WALL IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT GARBAGE AND PREP AREA DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT SPRAYER OF DISH MACHINE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.
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Oct 23, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CHIPS,BREAD AND SUGAR).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING EQUIPMENT(BROOMS,MOPS,ETC) STORED IN THE FRONT BY THE WALLS WITH ALL THE LICENSES. MUST STORED CLEANING EQUIPMENT BY THE MOP SINK AREA.
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Sep 5, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOUR CORNER OF THE SURFACES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). OWNER/MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE DURING INSPECTION,
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXHAUST FAN INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.
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Dec 10, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR SUCH PERSON PRESENT DURING THIS INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEEK ON NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN FOOD COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN OR ON FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Nov 2, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 24, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-1-10 NOT CORRECTED. #41-MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PILED WOOD FROM REAR PATIO AREA UNDER STAIRWELL. REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND PILED WOOD.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TOWEL AS LINER INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER ON SHELVING. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. ALL STORED ITEMS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6" OR ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOODS.
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Feb 1, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DOOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PILED WOOD FROM REAR PATIO AREA UNDER STAIRWELL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yak-Zies Bar and Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yak-Zies Bar and Grill on file is from Sep 7, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yak-Zies Bar and Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Yak-Zies Bar and Grill.
Has Yak-Zies Bar and Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yak-Zies Bar and Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Yak-Zies Bar and Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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