Yard House
Last inspected: Mar 5, 2019
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Score
Public records show eight inspections at Yard House stretching back to 2015. The latest inspection on file is from Mar 5, 2019. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Note that Yard House's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 5, 2019; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few 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 four times.
Yard House's latest score of 55 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 5, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 4 minor violations.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED MUSHROOMS, SLICED LETTUCE, MARSALA SAUCE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH STRAINER FILLED WITH ICE, STRAWS, AND LEMON LOCATED AT BAR. HAND WASHING SINK IS BEING USED AS DUMP SINK. HANDWASHING SINK DISPLAYS SIGN WITH "HANDWASH SINK ONLY". INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVES ITEMS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Food obtained from approved source
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER MACHINE LOCATED IN EXPO AREA OF KITCHEN. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROOMS, DUST PANS AND MOPS IN KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET IN A DISORDERLY MANNER. SAID TOOLS SHALL BE STORED IN AN ORDERLY MANNER ELEVATED FROM FLOOR.
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May 10, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed broken ice machine sliding cover door, in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager repair/replace. Maintain at all times.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Observed small leak at step valve at exposed hand sink, in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Observed sanitizing bucks resting on floor at bar and rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate said items, at least 6 inches off the floor, at a all times. Maintain at all times.
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Jan 22, 2018
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT SERVER'S STATION HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BAGS OF MULCH AND DIRT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR HOT WATER HEAT ROOM. OBSERVED BOXES OF SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE LOCKER STORED ON FLOOR. MUST STORE ALL MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE MATERIALS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jan 13, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BOXES LOCATED AT THE MAIN MIDDLE BAR. FOUND NO COVERS AT THE BAR ICE BOXES LOCATED AROUND THE BAR AREA.
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Jan 10, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER MAKE A READY-TO-EAT SALAD WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED STAFF MEMBER AND MANAGER THAT THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT ANY TIME. GLOVES MUST ALWAYS BE USED WHEN HANDLING AND PREPARING READY-TO-EAT FOODS.CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT WELL MAINTAINED IN THE FRONT PREP LINE AREA AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.FOUND BOTH HAND SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 85F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 49F ANF 43F RESPECTIVELY AT THE ABOVE STATED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH STATED HAND SINKS WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.AT THIS INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE 2 OTHER HAND SINKS WHICH ARE WITHIN 25 FEET OF BOTH STATED STATIONS AND ARE WELL MAINTAINED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BOXES LOCATED AT THE MAIN MIDDLE BAR. FOUND NO COVERS AT THE BAR ICE BOXES LOCATED AROUND THE BAR AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR 4 LADIES FAUCET HAND SINKS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE RESTROOM AND 2 ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RESTROOM. AT THIS AREA AT THIS TIME THERE 2 WORKING HAND FAUCET HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF ON PREMISES WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 3 STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.
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Jun 10, 2016
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: REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, HAMBURGERS,SOUPS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR EXPO COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 26, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 25, 2015
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE SERVICE COOLER AT THE SALAD/DESERT PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 3 REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: NOTED PLUMBERS POTTY INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POTTY FROM ALL SINK. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: NOTED ONE STALL OF TOILET AT THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT MAINTAINED; (NOT FLUSHING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yard House last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yard House on file is from Mar 5, 2019. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yard House?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Yard House.
Has Yard House's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yard House have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yard House means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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