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YOLK CAFE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

YOLK CAFE 500 W MADISON ST, CHICAGO 60661 Restaurant
January 26, 2022 Canvass License #2298934
3
Total Violations
1
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #23
CRITICAL
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD:COOKED SAUSAGE, COOKED BACON, AND SLICED TURKEY WITH A PREPARED BY DATE 0F 1/13/22. ALSO NOTED COOKED SAUSAGE WITHOUT A DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID FOOD ITEMS. MUST HOLD FOOD ITEMS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.
Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.
Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GASKETS BROKEN ON 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED ON SERVICE FOOD HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GASKETS BROKEN ON 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED ON SERVICE FOOD HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.
All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.
Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

Health Department Information

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