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58
YOUR CALL

Yak-zies Bar and Grill

506 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago, IL 60614 · Lincoln Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
58/100

Mostly clean — 5 of 10 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
10
5 passed
Last Inspected
2017-09-07
Pass Rate
50%
1 failure
Score
58/100
YOUR CALL
8 consecutive passes, most recently 2017-09-07
Failed 1 inspection (2011)
Food Temperature issues found across 5 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 22×
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Food Temperature critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Other minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training serious
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Pest Activity critical
2017-09-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED WORN GASKETS AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP COOLER DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS

2017-08-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED HOT LINE FOOD PREP COOLER UNABLE TO HOLD COLD FOODS AT 40F AND BELOW.TEMPERATURES OF FOOD IN COOLER RANGE FROM 48F-50F.TAGGED COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

NOTED THESE FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD TEMPERTURES AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP COOLER.THEY ARE CHICKEN AT 50F,BLUE CHEESE DRESSING 49F AND CEASAR DRESSING 48F.TOTAL AMMOUNT OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED 12LBS/$50.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION7-38-005(A)

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED WORN GASKETS AT HOT LINE FOOD PREP COOLER DOORS.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

NOTED RANGE GREASY IN KITCHEN AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

NOTED LIGHT SHIELD NOT FITTING PROPERLY OVER HOT LINE AREA IN THE KITCHEN.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY INSTALL LIGHT SHIELD.

2016-07-15 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PIZZA PREP COOLER AT 47.1F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT .ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE OF ABOVE MENTIONED PIZZA PREP COOLER SUCH AS 2LBS. PIZZA SAUCE 46.8F,1LB. PASTA SALAD 45.8F,.5LBS. PEPPERONI 46.7F,2LBS. GRILLED CHICKEN BREAST 45.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY...

critical Food Temperature

SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN USE NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING.FINAL RINSE IS AT AT 0 P.P.M. AT THIS TIME.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST SANITIZE AT LEAST 50 PPM.INSTRUCTED TO...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE IN PIZZA PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND ELIMINATE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE, MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT BOTH HAND SINKS IN BAR AREA.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND CEILING IN BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL IN BEER WALK IN COOLER,MISSING WALL TILES IN PIZZA PREP AREA,DAMAGED WALL NEA...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT SPRAYER OF DISH MACHINE.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

2015-10-23 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CHIPS,BREAD AND SUGAR).

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER(WITH FOOD CRUMBS/DEBRIS) AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLEANING EQUIPMENT(BROOMS,MOPS,ETC) STORED IN THE FRONT BY THE WALLS WITH ALL THE LICENSES. MUST STORED CLEANING EQUIPMENT BY THE MOP SINK AREA.

2014-09-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
4
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOUND INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH BLACK MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE ON THE FOUR CORNER OF THE SURFACES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005(A). OWNER/MANAGER CLEANED AND SANITIZED INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

ALL READY TO EAT FOOD INSIDE THE FOOD CONTAINERS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXHAUST FAN INSIDE BOTH WASHROOMS WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE.

2013-12-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Employee Hygiene

APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAT/HAIR RESTRAINT. MANAGEMENT CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. NOT ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE.

2013-01-29 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES OR SUCH PERSON PRESENT DURING THIS INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS LINER FOR SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT COOKS LINE. MUST NOT USE CLOTH TOWELS AS LINERS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEEK ON NOZZLE OF KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIRED WITH PLASTIC WRAP. MUST PROPERLY REPAIR.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR WALK-IN FOOD COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN OR ON FOOD PREP AREAS.

2011-11-02 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2011-10-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 2-1-10 NOT CORRECTED. #41-MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGIN...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE TOWEL AS LINER INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST NOT USE PAPER AS LINER ON SHELVING. RUSTY SHELVING INSIDE PIZ...

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR ICE MACHINE MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR OF WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN. ALL STORED ITEMS IN DRY FOOD STORAGE MUST BE STORED ELEVATED FROM FLOOR 6...

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOODS.

2010-02-01 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST NOT STORE KNIVES BETWEEN PREP COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM DOOR OF ICE MACHINE.

minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. EMPLOYEES MUST NOT STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IN FOO...

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