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YOLK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

YOLK 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
April 4, 2012 Canvass License #1894000
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #18
CRITICAL
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 ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN AND LOOSE BASE COVE BY DISHWASHING AREAS. BASECOVE MUST BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN AND LOOSE BASE COVE BY DISHWASHING AREAS. BASECOVE MUST BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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