Yellow Rose Cafe

5640 N Elston Ave, Chicago, IL 60646
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Feb 28, 2025
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Score
Low Risk

Public records show 22 inspections at Yellow Rose Cafe stretching back to 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 28, 2025. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up 13 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 28, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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95
Feb 20, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PRODUCES AN IMPROPER SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 150.1F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF RAISING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO A MINIMUM OF 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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70
Feb 26, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR S ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jun 7, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT IN USE. MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.
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May 31, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR.SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT IN USE.MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.
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Jan 5, 2022
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHILDS COVERS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES AND ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 6-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD INSIDE FRONT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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May 5, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 27, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SAUSAGE PATTIES FOUND AT 53.4F, APPROXIMATELY 12 CARTONS OF SHELLED EGGS FOUND AT 54.9F, SAUSAGE LINKS FOUND AT 44.2F, SLICED HAM FOUND AT 45.9F, APPROXIMATELY 10 BOTTLES OF MILK WITH HEAVY CREAM FOUND AT 46.9F, CHORIZO FOUND AT 46.1F, HALF & HALF FOUND AT 47.1F AND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 PACKAGES OF SLICED CHEESE FOUND AT 45.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 210 LBS AT A COST OF $350.00. PROPER COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 47.5F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/22/2020 REPORT #2357102. #51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCLOSURE MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING AT BOTTOM OF MENU. MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS, STEAK, EGGS). AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PROVIDED MANAGER ON SITE WITH EXAMPLES ON HOW TO CORRECTLY WRITE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE WAS DONE ON 1/7/2021. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICES WERE COMPLETED IN 2020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES ON PREMISES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN REAR BY 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Jan 22, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS AT 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS A 6-DOOR REFIGERATOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Jan 22, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: N0 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL, HAND SOAP AND SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED FOODS BY WAY OF DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WRITTEN ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND OTHER FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPAINT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT BULB WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: THREE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 26, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving in rear kitchen area had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls the had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
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Jan 13, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Prep table in rear kitchen lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall by prep table in rear kitchen area had food splattering, not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
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Mar 21, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND ON ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.------USABLE ITEMS, CLEANING SUPPLIES (SOAP, BLEACH ETC.) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR.
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Mar 6, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSIL TO PREVENT COMTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXHAUST HOOD, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS OVER BULBS.
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Oct 22, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD-UP AT THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER.
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Feb 4, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 6DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD-UP AT THE MILK REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED. OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF THE SERVICE COUNTERS.
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Jan 7, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 52.5F TO 78.1F AT FOOD PREP TABLE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. 3 TRAYS OF EGGS AT 52.4F, HAM AT 78.1F AND HASH BROWN AT 52.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH 26IBS AT $60 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. CRITIACAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND WHERE EVER NEEDED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPRIGHT FREEZER BY SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT COUNTER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN SANITZE AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES NOZZLES OF THE SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jul 11, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint, exposed insulation in closet area in rear kitchen shall be repaired/sealed.
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Nov 8, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Shelving rack had exposed raw wood in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of rear prep table in rear kitchen area not clean needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under shelving, reach in freezer in prep area need cleaning.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tile in front counter area shall be replaced/repaired, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
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Mar 10, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving in front counter area need cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, and storage room area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls that had peeling paint, gaps, holes in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area shall be provided, light shields need claning in kitchen area.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excees grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(Ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms need cleaning.
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Aug 9, 2010
Tag Removal
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Violation #02 now corrected.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets worn on cooler doors. Instructed to replace warn gaskets.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, exterior between equipment, cooler shelves, prep counter and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under equipment and corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and apply non-toxic sealant to floor in rear.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace worn coving or reseal.
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Jul 21, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found front prep cooler internal temperature at 45.1F while in used, no potentially hazardous foods in cooler at this time. Manager aware of cooler thermometer inside reads 50.0F. Instructed to manager to repair cooler and cooler must maintain 40F or below during operation. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. No citation issued at this time.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
30
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
31
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Gaskets worn on cooler doors. Instructed to replace warn gaskets.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooking equipment, exterior between equipment, cooler shelves, prep counter and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor under equipment and corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and apply non-toxic sealant to floor in rear.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace worn coving or reseal.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yellow Rose Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yellow Rose Cafe on file is from Feb 28, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yellow Rose Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Yellow Rose Cafe.

Has Yellow Rose Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yellow Rose Cafe have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Yellow Rose Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Yellow Rose Cafe inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Yellow Rose Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.