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YOLK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

YOLK 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
October 15, 2014 Canvass License #1894000
8
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Major
4
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
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 IN FRONT DINING AREA, REAR DISH AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND WATER HEATER AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30-32 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
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 #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER BLADE IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE, IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMIOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS.
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 #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CEILING IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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 ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.
No pests or animals allowed in facility.
No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #40
MINOR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

Health Department Information

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