SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

YAK-ZIES BAR AND GRILL.

YOUR CALL. 58/100

506 W DIVERSEY PKWY · LINCOLN PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 7, 2017 · passed

5 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 6 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
40
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Feb 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 7
2017
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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

AUG 29
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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)

CRITICALFood 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)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

JUL 15
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood 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 7-38-005A)

CRITICALFood 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 MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.6LBS. $19. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)

CRITICALFood 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 SET UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTIUSE UTENSILS(CRITICAL 7-38-030)

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS.

MINORSanitation
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 NEAR BEER WALK IN COOLER.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT AND HOLE IN WALL IN REAR DINING AREA.MUST ADJUST THRESHOLD AT GARBAGE AND PREP AREA DOOR.

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

MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

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

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

MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG WET MOPS.

OCT 23
2015
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

SEP 5
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
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 MACHINE DURING INSPECTION,

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

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

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

show all 10 inspections →
DEC 10
2013
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MISSING CEILING TILES IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.

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

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

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

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

JAN 29
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSDocumentation & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINOROther
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

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

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

NOV 2
2011
PASSED
0 violations
OCT 24
2011
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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 BELONGINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PILED WOOD FROM REAR PATIO AREA UNDER STAIRWELL. REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS UNDER AND AROUND PILED WOOD.

MINORSanitation
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 PIZZA PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE/REMOVE RUST AND RE-SEAL.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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" OR ABOVE.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINOROther
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.

FEB 1
2010
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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 FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE PILED WOOD FROM REAR PATIO AREA UNDER STAIRWELL.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

NEARBY IN LINCOLN PARK