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YOLK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

YOLK 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
April 16, 2020 Complaint License #1894000
8
Total Violations
3
Critical
5
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

8
Violation #38
CRITICAL
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 WALLS BY THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN THE UTILITY SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C).
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 #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HANDLE FOR THE DOOR OF ONE FRYER MISSING; REPLACE HANDLE TO FRYER DOOR.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED, CLEAN SURFACE AREAS UNDERNEATH GRILLS, CLEAN INTERIOR OF THREE DOOR FREEZER, CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF THE LARGE ICE MACHINE AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER FAUCET KNOB IN POOR REPAIR AT THE HANDSINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR OR REPLACE KNOB.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER SINKS, DISHMACHINE AND IN STORAGE AREA UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN WALL AROUND BEHIND AND UNDER 1 COMP SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN ROOM WHERE UTILITY SINK LOCATED TO REMOVE DUST. ALSO CLEAN VENT FANS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILE IN THE PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED MISSING WALL TILE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL AT THE END OF THE COOKING LINE LEADING INTO THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE STORAGE ROOM AREA; INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

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