YOLK CAFE
500 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60661
Inspection History
Jul 8, 2024 Inspection
July 8, 2024• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE START OF COOKLINE AND IN THE CAFE STATION WITH MINIMUM H...(+1 more)
Jan 30, 2024 Inspection
January 30, 2024• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Leaky drain pipe under dish room hand wash sink, faucet in poor repair at same sink, unable to shut off water completely. In...(+6 more)
Mar 15, 2023 Inspection
March 15, 2023• Canvass Re-Inspection• 5 violations
Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOPER STORED ON THE OUTSIDE REAR BOTTOM OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACE EXPOSED. INSTRU...(+4 more)
Mar 13, 2023 Inspection
March 13, 2023• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT THE REAR HAND SINK ...(+6 more)
Jan 26, 2022 Inspection
January 26, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD:COOKED SAUSAGE, COOKED BACON, AND SLICED TURKEY WITH A PREPARED BY DATE 0F 1/13/22. ALSO NO...(+2 more)
Oct 14, 2021 Inspection
October 14, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations
Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQ...(+6 more)
Oct 7, 2021 Inspection
October 7, 2021• Canvass• 12 violations
Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APP...(+11 more)
Jun 25, 2019 Inspection
June 25, 2019• Complaint• 4 violations
Violation: 6. PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP WITH OPEN CONTAINER BEVERAGE. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the containe...(+3 more)
Mar 22, 2019 Inspection
March 22, 2019• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F TO 50F STORED ON TOP OF ON A COLD HOLDING UNIT. 3 LBS OF GUACAMOLE VALUED AT $15; 4...(+6 more)
Jan 29, 2018 Inspection
January 29, 2018• Canvass• 7 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre sliced deli meat in front cook line drawer cooler, under grill and pre sliced cheeses in w...(+6 more)
Sep 12, 2017 Inspection
September 12, 2017• Complaint• 2 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: In ...(+1 more)
Jun 12, 2017 Inspection
June 12, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures sitting...(+2 more)
Nov 15, 2016 Inspection
November 15, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE WOMEN'S SHARED (EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER) RESTROOM HAND SINK. NOTED ...(+3 more)
Feb 26, 2016 Inspection
February 26, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations
Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUMB FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF ABOVE THE OMELET STATION WHERE FRYING PANS ARE STORED BE...(+1 more)
Mar 12, 2015 Inspection
March 12, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations
Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.(+3 more)
Dec 4, 2014 Inspection
December 4, 2014• Canvass• 8 violations
Violation: 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK WHERE COFFEE/CAPPUC...(+7 more)
Mar 27, 2014 Inspection
March 27, 2014• Complaint• 5 violations
Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY ...(+4 more)
Health Department Contact
Department: Chicago Department of Public Health
Division: Food Protection Program
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