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YOLK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

YOLK 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE, CHICAGO 60605 Restaurant
January 11, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1894000
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 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 ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTED 3 COMP FAUCET STRIPED. WATER CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN BOTH KNOBS ARE CLOSED. MUST REPAIR AND 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.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTED 3 COMP FAUCET STRIPED. WATER CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN BOTH KNOBS ARE CLOSED. MUST REPAIR AND 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections