YARD HOUSE.

Chicago Health Dept

1500 N CLYBOURN AVE · OLD TOWN, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

8 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Mar 2019.

Last inspected Mar 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

MAR 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 5

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED .

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK BLOCKED WITH STRAINER FILLED WITH ICE, STRAWS, AND LEMON LOCATED AT BAR. HAND WASHING SINK IS BEING USED AS DUMP SINK. HANDWASHING SINK DISPLAYS SIGN WITH "HANDWASH SINK ONLY". INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAKE HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. MANAGER REMOVES ITEMS FROM THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

11. FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

Serious Other

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (SLICED MUSHROOMS, SLICED LETTUCE, MARSALA SAUCE) HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITH OUT DISCARD DATE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE FOR ANY TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR COFFEE BREWER MACHINE LOCATED IN EXPO AREA OF KITCHEN. A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MUST BE LOCATED, SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROOMS, DUST PANS AND MOPS IN KITCHEN UTILITY CLOSET IN A DISORDERLY MANNER. SAID TOOLS SHALL BE STORED IN AN ORDERLY MANNER ELEVATED FROM FLOOR.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

MAY 10

2018

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed broken ice machine sliding cover door, in rear dry storage area. Instructed manager repair/replace. Maintain at all times.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Observed small leak at step valve at exposed hand sink, in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain at all times.

Minor Sanitation

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

Observed sanitizing bucks resting on floor at bar and rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate said items, at least 6 inches off the floor, at a all times. Maintain at all times.

JAN 22

2018

PASS 2 violations

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT SERVER'S STATION HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BAGS OF MULCH AND DIRT STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR HOT WATER HEAT ROOM. OBSERVED BOXES OF SUPPLIES IN BASEMENT STORAGE LOCKER STORED ON FLOOR. MUST STORE ALL MAINTENANCE AND STORAGE MATERIALS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.

JAN 13

2017

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BOXES LOCATED AT THE MAIN MIDDLE BAR. FOUND NO COVERS AT THE BAR ICE BOXES LOCATED AROUND THE BAR AREA.

JAN 10

2017

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A FOOD PREP STAFF MEMBER MAKE A READY-TO-EAT SALAD WITH HIS BARE HANDS AND NOT WEARING GLOVES. INSTRUCTED STAFF MEMBER AND MANAGER THAT THERE IS TO BE NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS AT ANY TIME. GLOVES MUST ALWAYS BE USED WHEN HANDLING AND PREPARING READY-TO-EAT FOODS.CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

DURING INSPECTION FOUND 2 EXPOSED HAND SINKS NOT WELL MAINTAINED IN THE FRONT PREP LINE AREA AND AT THE DISH WASHING AREA.FOUND BOTH HAND SINKS WITHOUT HOT WATER AT A MINIMUM OF 85F. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS 49F ANF 43F RESPECTIVELY AT THE ABOVE STATED HAND SINKS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BOTH STATED HAND SINKS WITHIN 2 BUSINESS DAYS.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.AT THIS INSTRUCTED STAFF TO USE 2 OTHER HAND SINKS WHICH ARE WITHIN 25 FEET OF BOTH STATED STATIONS AND ARE WELL MAINTAINED.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR THE ICE BOXES LOCATED AT THE MAIN MIDDLE BAR. FOUND NO COVERS AT THE BAR ICE BOXES LOCATED AROUND THE BAR AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR 4 LADIES FAUCET HAND SINKS ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE RESTROOM AND 2 ON THE LEFT HAND SIDE ON THE EAST SIDE OF THE RESTROOM. AT THIS AREA AT THIS TIME THERE 2 WORKING HAND FAUCET HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE ALL FOOD STAFF ON PREMISES WITH THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES. FOUND 3 STAFF MEMBERS WITHOUT THEIR IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES.

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JUN 10

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SALADS, HAMBURGERS,SOUPS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED AND THE CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED AS REQUIRED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET AT THE 1 DOOR EXPO COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS ON VENTILATION COVERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 26

2015

PASS · 0 violations

AUG 25

2015

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

NOTED ONE SERVICE COOLER AT THE SALAD/DESERT PREP LINE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 75F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

NOTED 3 REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WEATHER STRIP TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

NOTED PLUMBERS POTTY INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE POTTY FROM ALL SINK. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NOTED ONE STALL OF TOILET AT THE WOMEN'S BATHROOM NOT MAINTAINED; (NOT FLUSHING). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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