YOLK - WICKER PARK Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE DATED 06/2021. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHORIZO, BEEF, CHICKEN, AND TOMATOES HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44.7-51.0F INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL AREA. ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ARE TO BE 41F OR LESS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $40. PRIORITY. 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.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CAN OF STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER STORED ABOVE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA FOR CHEMICALS NOT NEAR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE OF CHEMICALS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. ALL CHEMICALS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.

Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.

Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.

Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO HANGING THERMOEMTER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND OTHER INGREDIENTS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH EXIT DOOR NEAR REAR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP OR SEAL TO PROTECT FROM PEST ACTIVITY.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON STANDING FREEZER NEAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.

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.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL HOT WATER VALVES SHUT OFF. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE UNDERNEATH GRILLS IN PREP AREA, MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT DRINK PREP STATION, AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SERVICE LINE MUST BE CLEANED OF ALL DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE UNDERNEATH GRILLS IN PREP AREA, MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT DRINK PREP STATION, AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SERVICE LINE MUST BE CLEANED OF ALL DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.