YOLK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CORRECTED, CFM ARRIVES AT 10:20 AM.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND WOMEN'S AND MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 76 F- 85F. NOTED 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS WITH RUNNING WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED ONLY 2 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS . PRIORITY 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 3 COMP SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 91F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT NOT LESS THAN 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND 3 COMP SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 91F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT NOT LESS THAN 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.