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YOLK Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

YOLK 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
May 31, 2022 Canvass License #1894000
5
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

5
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT LOCATED IN CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR WAREWASHING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR WAREWASHING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH HOSE HOOKED UP TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE HOSE AND ENSURE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 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.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS INCLUDING SAUSAGE, HAM, MOZZERELLA CHEESE WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.1-51.6. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING IS 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS CHORIZO, 1 POUND HAM, .5 POUNDS LETTUCE AND SPINACH $30 CUMULATIVE TOTAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CUP BEING UNTILIZED AS A SCOOP FOR POWDERED SUGAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
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.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CUP BEING UNTILIZED AS A SCOOP FOR POWDERED SUGAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
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.

Health Department Information

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