YOLK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED A DRAIN PIPE FROM THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BEING DRAINED INTO THE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE HANDWASHING SINK IS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, AND THAT THE DRAIN PIPE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BASIN, AND ROUTED INTO AN ALTERNATE DRAIN (POSSIBLY FLOOR DRAIN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE (GRAY PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND PROTECTIVE LOCATION, AND NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.

In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.

Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FILTER ON WATER LINE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FILTER ON WATER LINE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

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.