SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

YANGOS GRILL FAMILY OWNED SINCE 1986.

BEAT. 18/100

2845 N BROADWAY · LAKEVIEW, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 8, 2023 · passed

Failed 3 of 5 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
37
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 MONTHS
since Mar 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 8
2023
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ACCROSS AND BY THE SPIT UNIT. REPAIR ISSUE.BROKEN NORTH WALL AT MOP STORAGE.REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ACCROSS AND BY THE SPIT UNIT. REPAIR ISSUE.BROKEN NORTH WALL AT MOP STORAGE.REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

SEP 1
2023
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

2-101.11 PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 STILL NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ACCROSS AND BY THE SPIT UNIT. REPAIR ISSUE.BROKEN NORTH WALL AT MOP STORAGE.REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11 MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM THE SECOND FLOOR ATTIC.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE WAS PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 8-22-2023,REPORT #2580529 #54) 5-501.113(B).WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE ,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. ALSO GARBAGE ALLOVER THE GROUNDOF THE GANGWAY BETWEEN TWO BUILDING,EXCESS FLIES AND RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND THIGHT FIT TO CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.MUST CLEAN THE ENTIRE GANG WAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED. STILL GARBAGE AREA AND LID NOT MAINATINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED

AUG 22
2023
FAILED
12 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED -

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON SITE FOR PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS HANDLED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION: 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA. UPON MY RETURN ON 11-6-19 PAPER TOWEL WITH PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C),CITATION ISSUED

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING IN STAFF CUSOMER'S WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-030(C) "CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

GYRO MEAT AT SPIT AT TEMP OF 77.5F TO 78.9F. PRODUCT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 135F AND ABOVE.POUNDS 2,VALUE 25 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND SLICED TOMATOES(AT TEMP OF 73.6F AND CHOPPED LETTUCE AT TEMP OF 77.9F) STORED ON TOP PREP TABLE .POUNDS 1.5,VALUE 5 PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005."CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION"

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

A BUCKET WITH SANITIZE SOLUTION AND LINEN MUST BE PROVIDED AT PREP TABLES

SERIOUSFood Temperature
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND SINK IN STAFF/CUSTOMER'S BATHROOM AT 77.5F TO 81.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT A MINIMUM OF 100.0F OR HIGHER THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE ,UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. ALSO GARBAGE ALLOVER THE GROUNDOF THE GANGWAY BETWEEN TWO BUILDING,EXCESS FLIES AND RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND. LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND THIGHT FIT TO CONTAINER TO MINIMIZE PEST AND INSECTS ACTIVITIES.MUST CLEAN THE ENTIRE GANG WAY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(B),CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

BROKEN AND MISSING FLOOR TILES ACCROSS AND BY THE SPIT UNIT. REPAIR ISSUE.BROKEN NORTH WALL AT MOP STORAGE .REPAIR ISSUE. ,

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM SECOND FLOOR ATTIC.ELEVATE ITEMS NEEDED

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

MAR 22
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 9
2023
FAILED
11 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN AND KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HANDWASHING SINK AT PREP AREA WERE RAW AND COOKED FOOD WILL BE HANDLED. MUST INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK AT MENTIONED AREA, OR RELOCATE PRESENT HANDWASHING SINK BETWEEN COOKING AREA AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. HAND WASHING SINK MUST BE SUPPLIED WITH HAND SOAP AND DISPOSABLE TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).

MINORFood Temperature
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK FOOD TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE WITH ALL SUPPORT DOCUMENTS:AGREEMENT, SERVICE ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-020(C)

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE PROPER SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS, UTILITY CONNECTIONS AND EQUIPMENT SURFACES BEHIND COOKING LINE.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AROUND FLOOR DRAIN.REPAIR ISSUE. HOLES ON WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPES,REPAIR ISSUE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WALL CAULKING ALONG THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR, CRACKED/DAMAGED. MUST REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED METAL SHEETS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT SEALED.INSTRUCTED TO SEAL WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE SURFACE

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

NO FILTERS PROVIDED UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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