YELLOW ROSE CAFE INC.
5640 N ELSTON AVE · FOREST GLEN, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 22 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
FEB 282025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 202025FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE INSIDE MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE PRODUCES AN IMPROPER SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF 150.1F. MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE DISH MACHINE SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF RAISING THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS TO A MINIMUM OF 160F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SEE COMMENTS.
OBSERVED 1 EMPLOYEE WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
FEB 262024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION.
NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR S ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
JUN 72023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT IN USE. MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.
MAY 312023FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR.SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE.
FOUND DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT IN USE.MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.
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JAN 52022PASSED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 6-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
OBSERVED GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD INSIDE FRONT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHILDS COVERS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES AND ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
APR 272021FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED SHELLED EGGS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 48.2F. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. SAUSAGE PATTIES FOUND AT 53.4F, APPROXIMATELY 12 CARTONS OF SHELLED EGGS FOUND AT 54.9F, SAUSAGE LINKS FOUND AT 44.2F, SLICED HAM FOUND AT 45.9F, APPROXIMATELY 10 BOTTLES OF MILK WITH HEAVY CREAM FOUND AT 46.9F, CHORIZO FOUND AT 46.1F, HALF & HALF FOUND AT 47.1F AND APPROXIMATELY 10-12 PACKAGES OF SLICED CHEESE FOUND AT 45.3F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 210 LBS AT A COST OF $350.00. PROPER COLD HOLDING TCS FOOD ITEMS MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DISCLOSURE MISSING ON FOOD ITEMS AND DISCLOSURE STATEMENT MISSING AT BOTTOM OF MENU. MUST PROVIDE AN ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER OR SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS, STEAK, EGGS). AT THE BOTTOM OF MENU, PROVIDE THE FOLLOWING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT, "*THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER." PROVIDED MANAGER ON SITE WITH EXAMPLES ON HOW TO CORRECTLY WRITE CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT 47.5F. AMBIENT TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST BE AT 41.0F OR BELOW TO STORE TCS FOOD ITEMS AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR HAS BEEN TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK IS INCOMPLETE. LAST SERVICE WAS DONE ON 1/7/2021. NO PEST CONTROL SERVICES WERE COMPLETED IN 2020. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES ON PREMISES AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C).
OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS TO MEASURE THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOORS UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NUMEROUS OF CARD BOARD BOXES IN REAR BY 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 1/22/2020 REPORT #2357102. #51-OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE WATER LINE. MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
JAN 222020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS AT 6-DOOR REFRIGERATOR.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS A 6-DOOR REFIGERATOR.
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET HIGH TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO LOCATE OR INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE AT SODA MACHINE
OBSERVED FLOORS DIRTY AT DRY STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AT DRY STORAGE AREA.
JAN 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
N0 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL, HAND SOAP AND SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
INSTRUCTED TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED FOODS BY WAY OF DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WRITTEN ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND OTHER FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.
BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPAINT.
MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT BULB WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB.
THREE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
JUL 262017PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Prep table lower shelving in rear kitchen area had peeling paint/exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of ice machine(exterior) not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment not clean, had excess food debris accumulation, need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls the had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/replaced.
Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area, shall be provided.
JAN 132017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced.
Prep table in rear kitchen lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Wall by prep table in rear kitchen area had food splattering, not clean, needs detailed cleaning.
MAR 212016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER.
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND ON ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.------USABLE ITEMS, CLEANING SUPPLIES (SOAP, BLEACH ETC.) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR.
MAR 62015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.
MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSIL TO PREVENT COMTAMINATION BEFORE USE.
EXHAUST HOOD, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE.
LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS OVER BULBS.
OCT 222014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD-UP AT THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER.
FEB 42014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 6DR REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE CRUMBS AND DEBRI.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD-UP AT THE MILK REFRIGERATOR ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED. OBSERVED WASH CLOTHS ON TOP OF THE SERVICE COUNTERS.
JAN 72013PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOTED THE FOLLOWING POTENTAILLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 52.5F TO 78.1F AT FOOD PREP TABLE BEING OFFERED FOR SALE. 3 TRAYS OF EGGS AT 52.4F, HAM AT 78.1F AND HASH BROWN AT 52.8F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF PRODUCTS WORTH 26IBS AT $60 THROUGH THE DENATURING PROCESS. CRITIACAL CITATION ISSUED FOR VIOLATION # 7-38-005(A)
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE CHEST FREEZER AND WHERE EVER NEEDED WITH DATE AND NAME OF PRODUCTS.
INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UPRIGHT FREEZER BY SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT COUNTER
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CLEAN SANITZE AND MONITOR AT ALL TIMES NOZZLES OF THE SODA DISPENSER AT THE FRONT DISPLAY AREA.
NOTED SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
JUL 112012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, front counter shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
Peeling paint, exposed insulation in closet area in rear kitchen shall be repaired/sealed.
NOV 82011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.
Shelving rack had exposed raw wood in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
Non food contact surfaces of rear prep table in rear kitchen area not clean needs detailed cleaning(crevices).
Floor under shelving, reach in freezer in prep area need cleaning.
Damaged/stained ceiling tile in front counter area shall be replaced/repaired, ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning.
MAR 102011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving in front counter area need cleaning(crevices). Non food contact surfaces of ice machine need cleaning.
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, and storage room area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
Walls that had peeling paint, gaps, holes in rear kitchen prep area, shall be repair. The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
Missing light shields in rear kitchen prep area shall be provided, light shields need claning in kitchen area.
Exhaust canopy had excees grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(Ventilation)in coolers, bathrooms need cleaning.
AUG 92010PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation #02 now corrected.
Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Gaskets worn on cooler doors. Instructed to replace warn gaskets.
Cooking equipment, exterior between equipment, cooler shelves, prep counter and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under equipment and corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and apply non-toxic sealant to floor in rear.
Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace worn coving or reseal.
JUL 212010PASSED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Found front prep cooler internal temperature at 45.1F while in used, no potentially hazardous foods in cooler at this time. Manager aware of cooler thermometer inside reads 50.0F. Instructed to manager to repair cooler and cooler must maintain 40F or below during operation. "Held for Inspection" tag placed on cooler. No citation issued at this time.
Foods stored in coolers not labeld or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.
Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.
Gaskets worn on cooler doors. Instructed to replace warn gaskets.
Cooking equipment, exterior between equipment, cooler shelves, prep counter and shelves not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
Floor under equipment and corners not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and apply non-toxic sealant to floor in rear.
Ventilation covers through-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Coving along wallbase not maintained. Instructed to replace worn coving or reseal.
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