YOLK.

Chicago Health Dept

340 N STATE ST · RIVER NORTH, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Apr 2026).

18 inspections on record since 2017 · Last inspected Apr 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 15

2026

PASS 4 violations

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR LOADING DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVE MANAGER ON DUTY WIHT EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 13

2026

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT COFFEE BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 53.2. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MANAGEMENT STATES MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN SANITIZING SINCE FRIDAY.MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MACHINE SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES AT A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HANDLES ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRON COFFEE BAR ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR LOADING DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

APR 3

2025

PASS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAR 27

2025

FAIL 3 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

5-203.11: OBSERVED EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA REMOVED. OBSERVED EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING THAT HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN DISHWASHING AREA DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS REMOVED FROM WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

MAR 25

2025

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE REAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND EXPO LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 3/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

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MAR 20

2025

FAIL 8 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 75.4F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.5-51.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CANADIAN BACON(49.5F), ROAST BEEF(51.1F) AND TURKEY( 50.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE REAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND EXPO LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 3/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

JUN 21

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT SANDWICH WITH GLOVES COATED IN RAW LIQUID EGGS FROM PREVIOUS TASK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD READY-TO-EAT FOOD, DISPOSE OF GLOVES AND WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO TASK. DISCUSSED PROPER READY-TO-EAT HANDLING AND SEPARATION PROCEDURES WITH EMPLOYEE AND PERSON-IN-CHARGE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS PRIOR TO DONNING NEW GLOVES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES ON COUNTER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AT 74.5F, IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR HOT-HOLDING TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEM. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED POTATOES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE SERVER AREA LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING: MILK AT 51.2F, CHOCOLATE MILK AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Minor Facility Condition

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN SERVER AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED TO STORE TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS: COOKED POTATOES AT THE MAIN COOK LINE, CORNMEAL CONTAINER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MARGARINE CONTAINER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (SMALL GRILL/GRIDDLE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (SMALL GRILL, LARGE GRIDDLE) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 16

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. - CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

MEASURED RAW EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 59.8F IN PREP-LINE UNIT LOCATED BELOW EXPEDITE STATION. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $15.00 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Chemical Safety

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EXPIRATION/DISCARD DATE LABELS ON PREPPARED BEEF, CHICKEN, AND MAC & CHEESE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IF THE FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL COMMERCIALLY WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN SMALL COOLER COFFEE STATION. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

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

CRATES USED AS ELEVATION FOR FOOD/DISHWARE STORAGE. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN IN DISH AREA IS NOT PROVIDED. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER IN SANITIZER BASIN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEE DRINKS FOUND ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND INSIDE WAIT STATION COOLER. OBSERVED BACKPACKS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE AREAS. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS, TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

CURRENT PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

OCT 31

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 9AM AND 9:20AM. AT 9:20AM CERTIFIED MANAGER JANNELLY DURAN ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE WAS NOT TAGGED. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT LT DISH MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN 2 DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AT THE STATED IMRPOPER TEMPERATURES: RIBEYE STEAKS AT 55.5F, BEEF AT 55.2F, HAM AT 57.2F, AND TURKEY AT 58.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VAULED AT APPROXIMATELY $180. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 2 DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RIBEYE STEAKS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F. COOLER WAS NOT TAGGED.SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT COOLER IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

MAR 10

2021

PASS 4 violations

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE (GRAY PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND PROTECTIVE LOCATION, AND NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FILTER ON WATER LINE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA, IN FRONT 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

MAR 3

2021

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED A DRAIN PIPE FROM THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BEING DRAINED INTO THE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE HANDWASHING SINK IS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, AND THAT THE DRAIN PIPE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BASIN, AND ROUTED INTO AN ALTERNATE DRAIN (POSSIBLY FLOOR DRAIN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE (GRAY PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND PROTECTIVE LOCATION, AND NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FILTER ON WATER LINE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA, IN FRONT 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

JUL 29

2020

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER LOCATED EAST SIDE OF MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED HOSE FOR DRAINING EXCESS WATER OUT OF ESPRESSO MACHINE TOO SHORT TO REACH FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A HOSE THAT REACHES FLOOR DRAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED LOOSE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK IN ORDER TO ENSURE SECURE FIT WITH WALL.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

JUN 17

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PERSON IN CHARGE NOT HOLDING A FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( EGGS, DELI, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASH SOAP PROVIDED AT DISH WASHING AREA WHILE EMPLOYEES HANDLING SOILED AND CLEANED DISHES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

NO DISCLAIMER FOR ADVISORY FOOT NOTE(THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

BULK FOODS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, FLOUR..) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND CELL PHONES STORED ON FOOD SHELVE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

PLATES AND UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE AIR DRYING METHOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

NOV 29

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations

Minor Other

PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

3-302.13- OBSERVED HOUSE MADE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE MADE WITH WHOLE RAW EGGS YOLKS AT COOK LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGGS MUST BE SUBSTITUTED FOR RAW EGGS IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS SUCH AS HOLLANDAISE, MAYONNAISE, CAESAR DRESSING, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE IN WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES THAT DO DON'T HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-205.15- OBSERVED DISH SPRAYER ARM, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING AND REPAIRED WITH PLUMING WATER HOSE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL DISH SPRAYER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

AUG 15

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN -UP PROCEDURES OF BODY FLUIDS,( VOMITING, DIARRHEAL EVENTS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED USED DRY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES INSIDE REAAR PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MANITAIN ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION .

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201. OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/MAINTAIN.13

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA-100-03 NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO VIOLATION

AUG 7

2018

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN -UP PROCEDURES OF BODY FLUIDS,( VOMITING, DIARRHEAL EVENTS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES USE. HOT WATER HANDLE, (BROKEN) IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER CAN BE RETRIEVE TO CUT ON AND OFF ONY FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO USE NEAREST HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED APPROX 10-LBS OF POTATOES INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCF FOODS AT 135.F OR HIGHER. POTATOES AT COST APPROX $ 8.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED USED DRY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES INSIDE REAAR PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MANITAIN ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION .

Serious Food Temperature

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEMPERATURE OF 103F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE REQUIRED HOT TEMPERATURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IS 110F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C

Minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COLD WATER HANDLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

AUG 10

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES TOUCHING DIRTY RAG. USING DIRTY RAG TO WIPE DOWN IN USE FOOD SERVICE KNIFE. OBSERVED SAME FOOD HANDLER USE DIRTY WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE COUNTER AND GLOVED HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HADNLERS CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. POINTED OUT POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES TO MANAGER. MANAGER INFOMRED ALL FOOD HADNLERS ON PROPER HYGEINE WHILE ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINING GRILL. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND MAINTAIN GRILL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. TIN FOIL IS A HAZARD THAT CAN BREAK OFF INTO FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH CLUTTER ON FLOOR. CLEAN OUT ELECTRICAL ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED 10-15 DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PRIMARY COOKING AREA. WIPING LCOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE AND CAN NOT BE STORED ON COUNTERS.

FEB 16

2017

PASS · 0 violations

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