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YOLK CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
March 10, 2020
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License #2049342
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
1
Major
2
Minor
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
4
Violation #22
CRITICAL
Violation Details
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 1 LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 60.3F, 3 LBS OF DICED SAUSAGE A62.3F AND 1 LBS OF HOLLANDAISE SAUCE( EGG YOLK AND BUTTER)AT 61.2F THAT FOOD ITEMS SOTRED IN ICE FILLED CONTAINER NEAR STOVE AT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.00.
Why This Matters
Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.
Food Code Requirement
Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.
Specific Requirements
Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-501.16(A)(1)
Violation #37
MAJOR
Violation Details
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: CLEAR LIQUID BOTTLES IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
Why This Matters
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
Food Code Requirement
All food properly labeled with required information.
Specific Requirements
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
CDPH Food Code: Section 3-202.18
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF THE MEN'S ROOM FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Violation #55
MINOR
Violation Details
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF THE MEN'S ROOM FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE.
Why This Matters
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Food Code Requirement
Building must be maintained in good condition.
Specific Requirements
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-501.11
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
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