Yolk

501 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614
Café / Breakfast
Last inspected: Jun 12, 2025
64
Score
Medium Risk

Yolk has been inspected 23 times since 2014. The most recent report on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up 10 times.

By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Yolk on the weaker side. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.

23
Inspections
1
Critical latest
2
Major latest
2
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 12, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED READY TO EAT COOKED SLICED HAM HELD IN WALK IN COOLER WITH A DATE MARKED 5-26-2025. ALSO OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED SAUSAGE WITH A DATE MARKED 6-2-2025. READY TO EAT FOODS CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. DAY 1 COUNTS AS DAY OF PREPARATION. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
23
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.
10
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
2
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED WALL TILES ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALL LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CELL PHONES AND SPEAKER ON CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREA/CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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64
Jun 10, 2024
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)/NOTED MINI REFRIGERATOR AT COFFEE LINE WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN IT AT THE FRONT OF THE COOLING UNIT FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS AND MONITORING.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12/NOTED BULK ITEMS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT LABELS OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D)/ NOTED PLATES AND BOWLS AT COOK LINE AND COOKWARE ON DRYING RACK RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
44
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12/NOTED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINES AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
82
Jun 4, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.15/NOTED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
54
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B)/ NOTED MINI REFRIGERATOR AT COFFEE LINE WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN IT AT THE FRONT OF THE COOLING UNIT FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS AND MONITORING.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12/ NOTED BULK ITEMS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT LABELS OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11/ NOTED PLATES AND BOWLS AT COOK LINE AND COOKWARE ON DRYING RACK RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
44
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-204.12/ NOTED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINES AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17/ NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Jun 3, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS (46-67.8F) STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER LIKE EGGS, SAUSAGE, CHEESE, MILK, LEAFY GREENS, MELONS, PANCAKE BATTER, DICED POTATOES, AND DICED TOMATOES AT APPROXIMATELY 80 LBS VALUED $250.00 DISCARDED BY THE PERSON IN CHARGE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
22
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AMBIENT AIR 53.9. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED
33
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOW. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT-FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED
54
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON WATER LINES AT COFFEE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES IN BOTH UNISEX RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-PREMISE AT ALL TIMES.
58
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NOTED MINI REFRIGERATOR AT COFFEE LINE WITHOUT THERMOMETER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MAINTAIN IT AT THE FRONT OF THE COOLING UNIT FOR ACCURATE MEASUREMENTS AND MONITORING.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED BULK ITEMS IN PREP AREA NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT LABELS OF COMMON NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
37
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: NOTED PLATES AND BOWLS AT COOK LINE AND COOKWARE ON DRYING RACK RIGHT SIDE UP. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Dec 4, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOP STORED UNCLEAN CONTAINER ATTACHED TO WALL. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONTAINER.
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95
Aug 31, 2022
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-204.18: OBSERVED PIPES WRAPPED WITH BROKEN WRAPS AND DUCT TAPE AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER BASEMENT. THE PIPE IS LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. PAINTED/SEALED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING IN THE SERVER STATIONS OR ON SHELVES.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.12: EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH ROOM AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, KEEP FLOOR DRY AND REPAIR ISSUE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11: MISSING/BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN BOTH DISHROOMS(LOWER LEVEL),ALSO IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE
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74
Aug 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH EXCESSIVE BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT.ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
16
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN A SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPES WRAPPED WITH BROKEN WRAPS AND DUCT TAPE AT THE CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER BASEMENT. THE PIPE IS LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. NO FOOD UNDER THE UNIT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE REACH DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPAIR/REPLACE
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL RAW WOODEN SHELVING THROUGHOUT, INCLUDING THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER. PAINTED/SEALED. THE SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH, CLEANABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS FOR SHELVING IN THE SERVER STATIONS OR ON SHELVES.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR COOKING EQUIPMENT OR CARDBOARD AS A LINER FOR SHELVING. MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING/BROKEN GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN BOTH DISHROOMS(LOWER LEVEL),ALSO IN THE KITCHEN.REPAIR ISSUE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESS WATER ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISH ROOM AND UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, KEEP FLOOR DRY AND REPAIR ISSUE.
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61
May 11, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 7, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT ONLY HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND COOKING LINE. HOT WATERHADNLE IS STRIPPED AND ONLY COLD WATER IS AVAILABLE. OBSERVED INSUFFICIENT HOT WATER AT WOMENS WASHROOM AT 72.3F. HOT WATER MUST BE RESTORED TO SOMENS WASHROOM AND HOT WATER HANDLE BEHIND COOKING LINE MUST BE REPAIRED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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86
Mar 26, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS,STEAK, BURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED
25
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BEGINNING OF MINERAL INSIDE ICE SCOOP CONTAINER BY THE ICE MACHINE INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
16
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS,IN PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE -
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE DEEP FRYER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE ALUMINUM FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN PREP AREA. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND SPLASH GUARD INSTALLED AT HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN IS UNSEALED WATER LEAKS ON FLOOR DURING HANDWASHING, MUST SEAL/CAULKING WITH SMOOTH APPLICATION. MUST REPAIR HOT WATER HANDLE AT HANDWASHINGS SINK IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: GROUND SURROUNDING THE OUTSIDE RECEPTACLE WITH EXCESS DEBRIS(BOTTLES,FOOD,PAPER), ALSO WASTE OIL SPLATTERED ON WALL BEHIND SAID CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES(STANDING WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES) IN THE KITCHEN,DISH ROOM AND IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. BROKEN FLOOR TILES AROUND FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN,REPLACE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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61
Aug 30, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA. OBSERVED SMALL STEAM TABLE WITH SOUPS,OPENED SPICES CLEAN GLASSES ETC. SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PLUMBING CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH BASIN CONNECTED TO THE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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82
Aug 23, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA. OBSERVED SMALL STEAM TABLE WITH SOUPS,OPENED SPICES CLEAN GLASSES ETC. SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PLUMBING CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS IN HAND SINK AT THE HOT FOOD LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED. COMBINED WITH 6-301.11
10
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWEL AT THE REAR HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL AT ALL HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH BOXES AND GARBAGE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN SO DUMPSTER IS LID IS TIGHT FITTING TO MINIMIZE THE HARBORAGE OF RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
54
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN PREP AREA WITH OUT A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN HANDEL ON STEAM TABLE ON HOT FOOD LINE, AND REPAIR BROKEN SPRAY NOZZLE ON DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WATER AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH BASIN CONNECTED TO THE DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
51
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN RUST AND GREASE FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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45
Apr 23, 2018
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLER. MUST PROPERLY LABEL ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND OR/USED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKET ON FAR LEFT FRONT 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ATV THE UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EAQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MUST MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT PEST BREADING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CEILING ABOVE PREP COOKERS IN FRONT KITCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE STORAGE SHELVING IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON VENTILATION VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERFVED BURN OUT LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA DRAINING SLOW. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED NO VISIBLE BACK FLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT THE FRONT SERVICE COFFEE STATION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOPS IN A CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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64
Oct 31, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.KNIVES RACK IS NEED TO BE STORED IN PREP AREA. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER(ICE WAS ALSO ON TOP FOOD).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE MATS,IN FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE.EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS BETWEEN MENTIONED FLOOR TILES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA. OBSERVED SMALL STEAM TABLE WITH SOUPS,OPENED SPICES CLEAN GLASSES ETC. SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PLUMBING CODE
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82
Oct 27, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.KNIVES RACK IS NEED TO BE STORED IN PREP AREA. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER(ICE WAS ALSO ON TOP FOOD).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE MATS,IN FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE.EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS BETWEEN MENTIONED FLOOR TILES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA. OBSERVED SMALL STEAM TABLE WITH SOUPS,OPENED SPICES CLEAN GLASSES ETC. SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PLUMBING CODE
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82
Oct 24, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THREE PREP COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE: SMALL COOLER BY THE WEST WALL OF THE KITCHEN AT TEMP OF 59.3F TO 60F;NEXT PREP COOLER AT TEMP OF 52.5 TO 53F THE LAST COOLER BY THE KITCHEN DOOR AT TEMP OF 52.3F 53.6F.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE MENTIONED COOLERS:RAW HAMBURGERS PATTIES ,FRESH SALMON,COOKED THREE MEAT ETC.COOLER UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNITS "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE. OTHER UNITS ON SITE AND IN THE KITCHEN WITH AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BEOW CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THREE MENTIONED COOLERS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: VARIOUS KIND OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT TEMP OF 49.1F TO 50.7F; FRESH SALMON AT TEMP OF 56.3F; RAW HAMBURGER PATTIES AT TEMP OF 52.6F TO 56F; SLICE HAM STEAK AT TEMP OF 53.9F; POT ROAST AT TEMP OF 53.8F; BEEF AT TEMP OF 50F; LIQUID EGGS AT TEMP OF 44.8F; FRESH EGGS AT TEMP OF 49.7F; CORNED BEEF AT TEMP OF 56.1F; GUACAMOLE AT TEMP OF 59.7F TO 60.4F; GOAT CHEESE AT TEMP OF 53.8F. BLACK BEANS 58F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY THE EMPLOYEE. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW.POUNDS 50,VALUE 200-250. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES STORED BETWEEN COOLER AND BETWEEN WALL AND EXPOSED HAND SINK.KNIVES RACK IS NEED TO BE STORED IN PREP AREA. EXCESS ICE BUILD-UP ON PIPE FROM CONDENSER UNIT INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER(ICE WAS ALSO ON TOP FOOD).INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CAUSE
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING GROUT BETWEEN FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN UNDER THE MATS,IN FRONT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN FRONT OF DISH MACHINE.EXCESS WATER AND DEBRIS BETWEEN MENTIONED FLOOR TILES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: AN EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE INSTALL AT FRONT SERVING AREA. OBSERVED SMALL STEAM TABLE WITH SOUPS,OPENED SPICES CLEAN GLASSES ETC. SINK MUST BE INSTALLED UNDER PLUMBING CODE
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Jan 5, 2017
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER ON THE RIGHT. CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPAIR OR REPLACING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DOOR GASKET AND CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR SURFACE OF PREP COOLERS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS NOT CLEAN. MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. WALK IN FREEZER, UNDER 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. ALSO, THE FLOOR DRAIN BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER IS NOT CLEAN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. CEILING VENT IN MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS HAVE EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT ABOVE THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. CRACKED, MISSING, AND UNKNOWN DEBRIS IN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WORKING LIGHT, REPAIR LIGHT SHIELDS, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3-COMP SINK IN THE REAR. LOOSE FAUCET AT DUMP SINK NEXT TO THE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AND FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINEN BEING STORED IMPROPERLY THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER DISCARD ,OR STORE IN SANITIZER BUCKET WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE STORAGE CLOSET NEXT TO THE TOILET ROOMS AND THE STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ORGANIZE. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 17, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN COFFEE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE AND ON REAR REACH IN DAIRY COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON FAR LEFT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINET,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF OVEN,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PARTS,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR MATS.MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SOME PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Jun 10, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPEARTURE OF 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 50.0F 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 TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER SUCH AS 2LB.DICED HAM 51.9F,4LBS. DICED SAUSAGE 54.9F,5LBS. CANADIAN BACO 52.3F,7LBS. CORNED BEEF HASH 51.5F,8LB. HAM STEAKS 52.8F,3.5 LBS POT ROAST 50.8F,3LBS. DICED TOMATOES 52.9F,3.5 LBS. DICED SAUSAGES 51.4F,5LBS.EGG WHITES 46.0F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.41LBS. $143.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER LID IN POOR REPAIR ,LID IS BENT IN THE UPRIGHT POSITION LEAVING A OPENING ENOUGH FOR RODENT ENTRY AND LID ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI AND REPAIR OR REPLACE THE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF HAND SINK IN COFFEE AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER,MISSING HANDLE ON LID OF STEAM TABLE AND ON REAR REACH IN DAIRY COOLER,WORN DOOR GASKET ON FAR LEFT 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SURFACES IN PREP 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 CABINET,GRILL TABLES,PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF OVEN,ICE MACHINE INTERIOR PARTS,EXTERIOR OF DISH MACHINE,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,DISH MACHINE AREA,DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA AND FLOOR MATS.MUST GROUT THE FLOOR IN PREP AREAS, DISH WASHING AREA AND DISH MACHINE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH AREA.MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER,WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,VENTILATION VENTS,LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND WINDOW SILLS IN DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE VENTILATION NOT WORKING AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REMOVE DRAINLINE FROM INSIDE OF HAND SINK IN COFFEE STATION AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR SOME PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
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Aug 7, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO CLOSE COMPLETLY. MUST REPAIR SEAL AND LATCH OF DOOR SO THAT DOOR OF WALK IN COMPLETLY CLOSES AND SEALS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN FAN GUARDS WITHIN WALK IN, INTERIO OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS STORED. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN THESE FOLLOWING AREAS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALOT OF DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER WHERE COOKS ARE WORKING. CLOTHS NEED TO BE KEPT WITH SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jul 31, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AT 52.0F AND 53.0F. REFRIGERATORS WERE TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WITHIN REFRIGERATORS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INCLUDING 4.5 LBS OF BACON AND SAUSAGE VALUED AT $40 AT 52.8F, 3.5 LBS OF ASSORTED CHEESES VALUED AT $43 AT 49.2F, 3LBS OF LOX VALUED AT $50 AT 53.3F, 10LBS OF BURGER PATTYS VALUED AT $35 AT 52.6F, 10LBS OF SLICED ORANGES VALUED AT $15. ALL FOOD WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 A
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR GREASE CONTAINER UNCLEAN WITH EXCESS GREASE ON COVER. OBSERVED DUMPSTER WITH COVER UNABLE TO CLOSE. DUMPSTER HAS BAD ODOR AND NEEDS MUST BE CLEANED OR REPLACED. GARBAGE NEEDS TO BE PUSHED DOWN SO THAT COVER CAN CLOSE AT ALL TIMES AND DUMPSTER IS RODENTPROOF. MAINTAIN GARBAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOALTION 7-28-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVBED DOOR OF WALK IN COOLER UNABLE TO CLOSE SOMPLETLY. MUST REPAIR SEAL AND LATCH OF DOOR SO THAT DOOR OF WALK IN COMPLETLY CLOSES AND SEALS AT ALL TIMES. MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING AREAS UNCLEAN FAN GUARDS WITHIN WALK IN, INTERIO OF ICE MACHINE WITH DIRT BUILD UP ON INTERIOR WHERE ICE IS STORED. CLEAN AND MAITNAIN THESE FOLLOWING AREAS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING VENTS AT HOOD ON COOLING LINE. REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS WITHIN REFRIGERATORS. MUST INSTALL EASILY READABLE CONSPICUOUS THERMOMETERS WITHIN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS SO THAT REFRIGERATORS CAN BE CHECKED OFTEN TO INSURE THEY ARE OPERATING AT 40F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALOT OF DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTER WHERE COOKS ARE WORKING. CLOTHS NEED TO BE KEPT WITH SANITIZER BUCKETS WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL IDPH FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Dec 8, 2014
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT#1401893,DATED 3/12/14. #32- INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-42-090. JUSTIN THE MAINTAINANCE PERSON INSTALLED THE SPLASH GUARD DURING INSPECTION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FLOOR UNDER THE RUBBER MAT IN THE COOK LINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST RE ADJUST THE SELF CLOSER DEVICE OF BOTH WASHROOMS( NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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Mar 12, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE PREP COOLER AND THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING PART OF THE FILTER ON THE HOOD IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE/REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE ON THE ICE MAKER CONNECTED TO THE WATER LINE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Yolk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Yolk on file is from Jun 12, 2025. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Yolk?

Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Yolk.

Has Yolk's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yolk have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Yolk means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

How often is Yolk inspected?

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