YOLK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED ON A REFRIGERATION UNIT; ABOUT 10 LBS OF BEEF AT 55F, ABOUT 5 LBS OF PORK AT 49F, AND ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED POTATOES AT 50F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. THE MANAGER DISCARDED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A COLD HOLDING UNIT (WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE) AT AN INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 66F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41F AT ALL TIMES. SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MAY NOT BE USED. OBSERVED FACILITY USING ICE TO COLD HOLD THE TCS FOODS FOR THE OMELETTE STATION. INSTRUCTED ICE CAN NOT BE USED, AND ONLY MECHANICAL REFRIGERATION CAN BE USED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED LIVE INSECT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED UNDER THE SHELVES BY THE COFFEE PREP/CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA, OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA AND REAR DISHWASHING AREA, AND ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES FLYING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/UTILITY SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.15 OBSERVED THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID NOT MAINTAINED WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IS MISSING ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 OBSERVED THE COVING IS MISSING ON THE WALL LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER THE DISHWASHING MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.