YOLK - WICKER PARK.
1819 W DIVISION ST · WICKER PARK, CHICAGO
7 of 14 inspections passed, 2 failed, 5 passed with conditions. 13 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 42025PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
No hand soap provided at both hand wash sinks at main prep kitchen, Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)
Using disposable Paper cups to store at main prep kitchen. Instructed to use proper utensils.
Employees toilet room door in kitchen area not self-closing, Instructed to install a self closing device.
Standing water pooling next to ice maker in rear kitchen. Instructed to keep floor dry as possible to minimize insects breeding sites.
No allergen training certificate for food service manager, Instructed to obtain.
AUG 302024PASS W/ CONDITIONS1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED CHLORINE DISH MACHINE WITH A FINAL CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF 0 PPM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE DISH MACHINE PROVIDES CHLORINE CONCENTRATION OF AT LEAST 50 PPM. FOOD EMPLOYEE ACTIVELY USING DISH MACHINE. TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE TO REPAIR DISH MACHINE.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 282022PASSED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DUMPSTERS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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JUL 212022FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED SERVSAFE CERT WITH 02/23/2018 EXAM DATE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR LEADING TO THE DUMPSTERS. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WHERE LIQUID EGGS ARE STORED AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA WHERE CHEMICALS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND/OR REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, AND EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
SEP 152021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON STANDING FREEZER NEAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR. PROOF OF PURCHASE FOR GASKET SHOWN AT TIME OF INSPECTION. GRACE PERIOD GIVEN FOR INSTALLATION.
SEP 142021FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE DATED 06/2021. INSTRUCTED PIC TO HAVE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS CHORIZO, BEEF, CHICKEN, AND TOMATOES HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 44.7-51.0F INSIDE PREP COOLER NEAR GRILL AREA. ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES ARE TO BE 41F OR LESS. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $40. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED SPRAY BOTTLE OF CHEMICALS IN PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME. ALL CHEMICALS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED CAN OF STAINLESS STEEL CLEANER STORED ABOVE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE IN A DESIGNATED AREA FOR CHEMICALS NOT NEAR FOOD ITEMS. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NO HANGING THERMOEMTER INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF SUGAR AND OTHER INGREDIENTS STORED UNDER PREP TABLE NEAR WALK IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. ALL BULK FOOD INGREDIENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF INGREDIENT.
OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH EXIT DOOR NEAR REAR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DOOR SWEEP OR SEAL TO PROTECT FROM PEST ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON STANDING FREEZER NEAR PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR.
NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY. ALL HOT WATER VALVES SHUT OFF. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER PRESSURE. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE UNDERNEATH GRILLS IN PREP AREA, MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS INSIDE FLOOR DRAIN AT FRONT DRINK PREP STATION, AND FLOORS UNDERNEATH SERVICE LINE MUST BE CLEANED OF ALL DIRT, DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS.
SUMMARY REPORT NOT DISPLAYED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE SUMMARY REPORT IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES.
APR 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
FOUND EMPLOYEE IN FRONT SERVICE AREA EATING TOAST. ALSO NOTED 5 BEVERAGES WITHOUT LIDS STORED IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. EMPLOYEEs MUST EAT AND DRINK ONLY IN DESIGNATED AREAS WHERE THE CONTAMINATION OF: EXPOSED FOOD, CLEAN EQUIPMENT, UTENSILS, AND LINENS, UNWRAPPED SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES; OR OTHER ITEMS NEEDING PROTECTION CANNOT RESULT IN CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH MASK AND PROCEED TO HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO NOTED EMPLOYEE WIPE HANDS ON APRON AND IMMEDIATELY PROCEED TO HANDLE FOOD LOCATED ON SERVICE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CHANGE GLOVES AND WASH HANDS DURING FOOD PREPARATION AS OFTEN AS NECESSARY TO REMOVE SOIL AND CONTAMINATION AND TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION WHEN CHANGING TASKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND DRAIN PIPE UNDER WASH BASIN PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
APR 162021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005.
FOUND DRAIN PIPE UNDER WASH BASIN PROFUSELY LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST SUMMARY REPORT IN CONSPICIOUS PLACE FOR CUSTOMERS TO SEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
MAR 52020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN UNISEX EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME BEHIND USED COOKING OIL CAN LOCATED IN ALLEY AT REAR OF BUILDING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FREE OF DEBRIS.
OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF MILDEW BUILD UP ON WALLS AROUND LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE FOR EMPLOYE TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS WITH THE NECESSARY ITEMS MASK, GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOPS, AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
ALL EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
ADDITIONAL WATER PRESSURE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATED ON CEILING VENTILATION VENTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
APR 62018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNDERNEATH GRILLS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILL,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
NOTED THE WEATHER STRIPPING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR A LITTLE WORN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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