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YOLK Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

YOLK 501 W DIVERSEY PKWY, CHICAGO 60614 Restaurant
October 27, 2017 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2314545
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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
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: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER WITH GREASE NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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: 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
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: 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
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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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections