⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

YOLK

1120 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60605

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Hyde Park

License #: 1894000

31
Total Inspections
13
Passed
10
Failed
8
Conditional
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 19, 2025 Inspection

February 19, 2025• Canvass• 1 violation

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPE...

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 16, 2024 Inspection

October 16, 2024• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0PPM obtained on Cl test strips, machine was being use during inspection. In...(+5 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 17, 2024 Inspection

January 17, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE....(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 11, 2024 Inspection

January 11, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 NOTED APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED ...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2024 Inspection

January 9, 2024• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 10, 2023 Inspection

April 10, 2023• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BY THE COOKI...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

May 31, 2022 Inspection

May 31, 2022• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT LOCATED IN CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR WAREWASHING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2021 Inspection

December 14, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE SINK NOT MAINTAINING HOT WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 6, 2021 Inspection

December 6, 2021• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN THE MINI REFRIGERATOR WHERE MILK IS STORED, LOCATED IN THE FRONT CHECK OUT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND E...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 9, 2021 Inspection

August 9, 2021• Complaint Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 2, 2021 Inspection

August 2, 2021• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 14, 2020 Inspection

October 14, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: FOUND LIGHT LOCATED IN UTILITY CLOSET WITHOUT PROTECTIVE SHIELDING. MUST PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 7, 2020 Inspection

October 7, 2020• Complaint• 10 violations

Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT TIME/ TEMEPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TCS): COOKED TUNA WITHOUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD D...(+9 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 16, 2020 Inspection

April 16, 2020• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 20 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE WALL BEHIND THE ONE COMP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE WAL...(+7 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 26, 2019 Inspection

August 26, 2019• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED BURGERS, EGGS & STEAK ON MENU. SAID ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSU...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Aug 22, 2019 Inspection

August 22, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER RINSE AND WRING WIPING CLOTH IN HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO NOTED TOOTH PICKS AND SHREDDED MEAT IN HANDWASHI...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 17, 2018 Inspection

July 17, 2018• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN EMPLOYE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 15, 2017 Inspection

December 15, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed excessive debris build up on floors under 3 compartment sink and grease t...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 10, 2017 Inspection

May 10, 2017• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: FOUND KNIVES STORED BETWEEN THE WALL AND KNIFE RACK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE KNIV...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 17, 2016 Inspection

May 17, 2016• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: DISPOSABLE PLATES NOT STORED PROPERLY IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 14, 2015 Inspection

July 14, 2015• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EAST END OF THE COOKLINE'S EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND A SHELF WITH FO...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 22, 2014 Inspection

October 22, 2014• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. 1 HAND BOWL IN LADIES RO...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 15, 2014 Inspection

October 15, 2014• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT DINING AREA, RE...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 14, 2014 Inspection

January 14, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING ON ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 11, 2013 Inspection

March 11, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE CAN OPENER AND KNIFE RACK IN THE MAI...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2012 Inspection

April 11, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Correct By: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Apr 4, 2012 Inspection

April 4, 2012• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED AB...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 17, 2011 Inspection

June 17, 2011• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 19, 2011 Inspection

May 19, 2011• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 4, 2010 Inspection

November 4, 2010• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. (TOOLS ETC.)(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 8, 2010 Inspection

February 8, 2010• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during...(+2 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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