YOLK CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

355 E OHIO ST · STREETERVILLE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026), 1 critical violation noted.

25 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Jan 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 28

2026

PASS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT EAST SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

GRILL REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW LEAKING UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT ALL FLOOR TILES IN NEED AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 2

2025

PASS 3 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ICE MACHINE, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND NEAR BOX SODA CONNECTIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, AND WALL VENTS IN THROUGHOUT PREMIS AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, WALL VENTS.

JUN 10

2024

PASS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE EXPELLING WATER ON TO FLOOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EXPELLING WATER BE ROUTED INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA SYRUP CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR PREP ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE, BY ENTRENCE OF WALK IN COOLER AND KITCHEN LINE AREA ALSO NOTED MISSING GROUT IN REAR PREP AND FRONT PREP AND NEAR THE KITCHEN LINE HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL BROKEN TILES, REGROUT MENTIONED ABOVE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 3

2024

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: 30# LIQUID EGG RANGING TEMP OF 58.6-F TO 53.4; 1# OF DICED TOMATO AT TEMP OF 50.8F, MENTIONED PRODUCTS WERE IN COLD HOLD UNIT ON FRONT PREP. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY EMPLOYEE. 31 POUNDS, $115.00 VALUE PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE; BEHIND SCOOP, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO LINE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE EXPELLING WATER ON TO FLOOR IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EXPELLING WATER BE ROUTED INTO FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FEMALE RESTROOM LACKS COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS. PROVIDE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN RESTROOM AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER SODA SYRUP CONNECTION, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION# 60

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

HEAVY DUST BUILD UP NOTED ON CEILING VENTS ABOVE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING PROTECTIVE SHIELD ON LIGHTS IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED INSPECTION#: 2582573 DATED 9/29/23 #49. OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON ALL SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. #55. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON SITE FROM INSPECTION#:2582573 DATED 9/29/23. NEW SUMMARY REPORT GIVEN AND POSTED PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION: 7-42-010(B), CITATION ISSUED

SEP 29

2023

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD HELD TCS ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 5.5 LBS COOKED HAM, @ 55.0F, 4 LBS SLICED TOMATO @49.8F, 4 LBS SLICED CANTALOUPE @55.0F, 3 LBS LEAFY GREEN MIX @51.0F,3 LBS CHICKEN BREAST @50.0F. ALL SAID ITEMS WERE STORED INSIDE COLD HOLD UNIT AS WELL AS 6 DRAWER COOLING UNIT IN PREP AREA UNDER GRILL. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS @ 41F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. PIC DISCARDED ALL SAID ITEMS VOLUNTARILY DURING THIS TIME.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED 6 DRAWER COOLING UNIT LOCATED IN PREP AREA NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF UNIT @ 51F. SAID UNIT WAS STORING TCS FOODS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DICONTINUE USE AND REPAIR TO 41F OR BELOW AS REQUIRED BY CODE. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION.#7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. ALL TCS FOOD WAS DISCARDED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP CUTS AND DARK GROOVES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND RESIDUE ON ALL SURFACES, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH ICE MACHINE AND 3 DOOR FREEZERS AND UNDER STORAGE RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE.

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JUN 21

2022

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

No hand soap provided at rear prep/dishwashing room. Instructed to provide hand soap to all hand wash sinks. priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Obstructed hand wash sink at front cook line, found utensils placed in hand sink basin. instructed to keep hand wash sinks free from any obstruction. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

Minor Food Temperature

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

Damaged insulation at walk-in cooler cooling lines, Instructed to replace to prevent condensation.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Heavy dust build up noted on ceiling vents above front prep area and rear dry food storage. instructed to clean and maintain.

AUG 13

2021

PASS 2 violations

Serious Food Temperature

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND BLACK MOLD-LIKE BUILDUP ON THE DISH RACKS THAT GO INTO THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MUST CLEAN RACKS OR REPLACE.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN LINE AREA AND TILES MISSING GROUT NEAR THE KITCHEN LINE HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR/REPACE.

AUG 2

2021

PASS 1 violation

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN LINE AREA AND TILES MISSING GROUT NEAR THE KITCHEN LINE HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND 4 MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPACE.

JUL 29

2021

FAIL 2 violations

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN LINE AREA AND TILES MISSING GROUT NEAR THE KITCHEN LINE HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND 4 MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPACE.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM 7/22/2021 REPORT #2523086 NOT CORRECTED: VIOLATION #25 (3-603.11) OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". MUST CORRECT PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

JUL 22

2021

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Pest Activity

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER. MILK, SOUR CREAM, HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, WHIPPED CREAM, BLUE CHEESE, EGGS, EGG WHITES, BASIL PESTO, CUT TOMATOES, SALSA, HAM, TURKEY, AND PORK AND TURKEY SAUSAGES FOUND AT TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F TO 54F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Other

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO IDENTIFY SUCH FOODS BY ASTERISKING THEM TO A FOOT NOTE THAT STATES: "ITEMS CAN BE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR CONTAIN UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS" AND ADD A STATEMENT THAT SAYS: "CONSUMING RAW OR UNDERCOOKED ANIMAL PRODUCTS MAY INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS, ESPECIALLY IF YOU HAVE MEDICAL CONDITIONS". PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50.2 F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD ALL TCS FOODS AND DO NOT USE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH AND MAY NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CDPH AND MAINTAINING A PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN PACKAGED LINENS STORED DIRECTLY ON FLOOR IN MANAGERS OFFICE. MUST ELEVATE OFF FLOOR.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN LINE AREA AND TILES MISSING GROUT NEAR THE KITCHEN LINE HANDWASHING SINK. FOUND 4 MISSING CEILING TILES IN DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPACE.

MAR 10

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

FOUND SEVERAL TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. 1 LBS OF SLICED HAM AT 60.3F, 3 LBS OF DICED SAUSAGE A62.3F AND 1 LBS OF HOLLANDAISE SAUCE( EGG YOLK AND BUTTER)AT 61.2F THAT FOOD ITEMS SOTRED IN ICE FILLED CONTAINER NEAR STOVE AT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SUCH FOODS AT 41F OR LOWER PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $10.00.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

CLEAR LIQUID BOTTLES IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WEAK HOT WATER PRESSURE AT ONE OF THE MEN'S ROOM FAUCETS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

EMPLOYEES CLOTHING STORED AT DISPOSABLE FOOD CONTAINERS SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

JAN 22

2019

PASS · 0 violations

JAN 14

2019

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

OBSERVED A PINK/BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST REMOVE SUBSTANCE, DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

MUST PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING THE CREATION AND DISPOSITION DATE OF ALL REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#: 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK IN THE FAUCET OF HANDWASH SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED A SLIGHT LEAK IN THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED SOME BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE TOILET ROOMS' EXHAUST VENTILATIONS AND THE KITCHEN EXHAUST VENTILATION. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

APR 3

2018

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

3-COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING ONE STOPPER. MUST PROVIDE STOPPER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF RACK ADJACENT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN SHELF RACK AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED ONE CEILING LIGHT COVER DAMAGED/NOT TIGHT FITTED ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING LIGHT COVER, LIGHT COVER MUST BE TIGHT FITTED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

DISHWASH AREA HANDWASH BOWL DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON ICE MACHINE. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN CONTAINER FOR ICE SCOOP.

FEB 14

2017

PASS 6 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. DISPOSABLE ALUMINIUM TRAYS NOT STORED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO INVERT TO PREVENT DUST COLLECTION.

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

GLASS BOTTLES WITH NARROW OPENING ( LIKE WINE BOTTLE ) ARE USED FOR REUSABLE WATER SERVICE FOR CUSTOMERS, MGR STATED THEY JUST GET WASHED IN DISH MACHINE, INSTTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USAGE OR WASH PROEPRLY WHERE INTERIOR COULD BE WASHED AND SANITIZED PROEPRLY.

Minor Sanitation

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

DISPOSABLE PLASTIC TUBS USED AS A MULTI-USE UTENSILS, BROKEN EDGES, LOOSE NYLON ON TIPS, LABEL PAINT RUBBING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USING SUCH CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OPEN EMPLOYEE DRINKS ABOVE CLEAN UTENSILS, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.

Minor Facility Condition

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

CEILING LIGHT FIXTURE MISSING A SHIELD NEAR DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FRONT KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK FAUCET NOT SHUTTING OFF, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

MAY 4

2016

PASS 1 violation

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

APR 25

2016

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE NORTH ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RIPPED DOOR TRIM TO PROPERLY SEAL THE ENTRANCE DOOR AND PREVENT PEST/RODENT INTRUSION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE OR RESURFACE THE RUSTED FOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE DRY FOOD STORAGE RACK IN THE KITCHEN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT REGISTERS OVER THE FOOD LINE AND MAINTAIN.

MAR 25

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS, AND ALONG WALL, AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING IN WALK-IN COOLER.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAK AT FAUCET OF 1-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

SEP 5

2014

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARODUS FOODS (CHICKEN, DICED AVOCADO, CHORIZO AND SAUSAGE) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 46.5F-92.4F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND ON THE COUNTER TOP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 50LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $145. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED BULK FOOD CONTAINERS UNBLABELED IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

Minor Facility Condition

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

OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PLUMBING LEAKING: 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASE AND THE PLUMBING UNDER THE LEFT AND RIGHT BASIN OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

DEC 26

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATRUES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED IN A CONTAINER OF ICE ON THE PREP LINE: SOUR CREAM AT 48.2F, SALSA AT 45.8F, EGG WHITES AT 46.4F, SCRAMBLED EGGS AT 51.0F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE LINE PREP COOLER: CHEESE AT 47.3F. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: CHORIZO AT 44.2F, SAUSAGE AT 43.5F, GOAT CHEESE AT 44.2F, HAM AT 43.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $65. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE. OBSERVED CONTAINERS OF EGG WHITES AND SCRAMBLED EGGS STORED ON A WIRE STORAGE RACK AT THE END OF THE COOK'S PREP LINE WHERE THE PUBLIC WALKS BY TO BE SEATED IN THE DINING ROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOODS MUST BE PROTECTED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGEMENT REMOVED THE EGGS FROM THE STORAGE RACK AND STORED THEM IN THE LINE PREP COOLER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED AN ICE SCOOP STORED IN THE ICE BIN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE ICE BIN IN A CLEAN CONTAINER. WET WIPING CLOTHS WERE STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES AND PREP COOLERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A BUCKET OF SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 6

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGG YOLKS AT 61.3-72.5F, EGG WHITES AT 55.4F, SHELL EGGS AT 58.8-73.4F, HAM AT 63.6F, CHORIZO AT 59.1F, GROUND BEEF AT 45.7F, AND CHICKEN AT 46.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $60. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IMPROPERLY UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WITH THE EDGES STORED IN BETWEEN THE SHEET METAL. MANAGEMENT REMOVED AND SANITIZED THE KNIVES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE KNIVES PROPERLY WITH A KNIFE RACK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPAIR THE BROKEN BASEBOARD TILE UNDER THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

APR 25

2012

PASS 1 violation

Minor Food Temperature

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. DUSTY FAN COVER ON COOLING IN WALK-IN FAN COVER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 29

2011

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEE/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED; ALL BARE WOODEN DOORS MUST BE RE-SEALED. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ALL MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

JUN 22

2011

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Plumbing & Waste

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

NOTED WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING AT THE PIPE UNDER HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP/COOK'S LINE AREA (7-38-030)-MUST FIX & MAINTAIN (INADEQUATE PLUMBING). When toilet and lavatory facilities are provided for the patrons of food establishments, such facilities shall be adequate in number, convenient, accessible, properly designed, and installed according to the municipal code.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED. ALL BARE WOODEN DOORS MUST BE RE-SEALED, TO MAKE EASILY CLEANABLE. All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN REAR PRE & DISHROOM AREA MUST BE KEPT DRY AT ALL TIMES. The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

THE FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMP SINK IS BENT, LEAKING & TIED-UP WITH PLASTIC TO KEEP IN PLACE-MUST REPLACE & MAKE SURE THAT IT REACHES ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS ADEQUATELY. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.

Minor Pest Activity

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

ANY MILK CRATES USED FOR DRY/COLD STORAGE RACKS MUST BE REPLACED WITH REGULAR SHELVINGS, FOR EASY ACCESS TO CLEANING/PEST MONITORING. 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.

AUG 5

2010

PASS · 0 violations

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