Yolk - West Loop, 500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

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Yolk - West Loop, 500 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60661, USA

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Report date: Mar 13, 2023
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed the following sink not maintained with hot water: improper temperature of hot water observed at the rear hand sink in the dishwashing area (63. 6f). Instructed person in charge of hot … See More
water at all hand washing sinks must be at least 100f. Priority violation #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed ice scooper stored on the outside rear bottom of the ice machine with the food contact surface exposed. Instructed on how to store ice scoop between uses properly.

23. Proper date marking and disposition
- comments: observed ready-to-eat, time/temperature control for safety (tcs) food (salsa verde) stored in the walk-in cooler, not date marked to indicate the product's name and date in which the food must be sold, discarded, or consumed within 7 days. Instructed to provide proper labels for date marking and discard date for refrigerated, ready-to-eat, tcs foods held over 24hrs placed in all cold-holding units. An employee provided the proper date mark on the salsa verde during the inspection time. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed milk crates being used as shelving throughout the rear dry storage and front cook line area. Must remove and provide shelving that is 6' off the floor and provides floor accessibility to ensure adequate facility cleaning.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the interior of the 3-door cooler to be soiled with food debris and splash. Instructed to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing ceilings tile panels in the rear dry storage area near the dish room. Instructed to replace missing panels of ceiling tiles.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed dust buildup on fan/ventilation vents of the low-temperature dish machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain all fans/vents.

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Report date: Apr 11, 2024
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no paper towels or hand drying device at handwashing sink in butcher's area and inside the staff washroom. Upon my request employee provided paper towels on both area. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c) … See More
citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap provided at handwashing sink by the three compartment sink at rear area. After my request owner provide soap at said sink. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c) consolidated with above violation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand washing signage at rear utensil washing area hand wash sink. Must post signage instructing employees to wash hands.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: tcs food at improper temperature. We observed 4 gallons of milk at temp of 52. 1f to 52. 7f, a dozen of eggs at temp of 46. 6f stored at display coolr in selling area. Products discarded and denatured. Cold food must maintain temp of 41f and below. Pound 10 , value $40. Priority violation:7-38-005, citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: we observed over 300 mice droppings throughout the premises. In selling area: under shelves, on top of shelves by the food (rice, flour, etc. ), on window ledges. We observed gnawed bags of dry foods by front widows and on shelves at selling area. Also observed a live mouse coming out running from under a shelf and went under two door reach-in freezer. Roodent droppings also in rear utensil washing area and storage: on floor, racks and equipment. Instructed to remove all droppings, sanitize and maintain. Have premises serviced by pest control control company, eliminate rodents. Priority violation:7-38-020(a) citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: no pest control log book provided during the inspection. Instructed to provide with all support documents required. Priority foundation violation:7-38-020(c), citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: outer opening not protected. Front and rear doors with 1/4' to 1/2' gaps at bottom of the doors. Instructed to repair issue to minimize pest entry.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use milk & soda crates as a means of elevation for stored items. Proved proper raised shelving.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: leaking faucets at handwashing sink and three compartment sink. Must repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floors not clean under shelves and equipment. Must remove dropping, debris and items from floors throughout the premises.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: clutter and unnecessary items by rear door and on top of rear walk-in freezer. Must remove all unnecessary items and store all else to facilitate cleaning and to prevent pest harborage. Walk-in freezers are over-stocked and inaccessible. Must organize and keep accessible.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: dried food debris on walls in meat depaertment. Holes and broken wall by rear 3 compartment sink area. Large hole in ceiling above rear walk-in freezer. Surfaces must be smooth, cleanable and non-absorbent materials. Must clean, repair and maintain walls and ceiling.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed expired and missing food handler training certificates. Instructed to re-new and provide current proof of food handler training for 3 employees.

Source: chicago.gov
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Report date: Apr 10, 2024
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: no city of chicago sanitation certificate on site.

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: no person on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate or proof … See More
of certificate while handling tcs products such as rice, chicken, pork etc. . Instructed person in charge someone on site must have certificate at anytime food is being preed cooked and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed a full pan of chow mein noodles for sale in front display case for sale. Noodles were at improper temperature of 120 degrees. Food was discarded at this time of inspection. All other food products in case are at adequate temperature. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed clear water backing up from floor drain when front hand sink is used. Instructed to correct drain and use the other hand sink until sink/drain corrected. Priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued

52. Sewage & waste water properly disposed

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: outside waste grease and garbage area not maintained. Waste dumpsters open, food, food containers and debris on the ground along with the grease container with grease encrusted to the top of the container. Instructed manager on duty to clean area and maintain clean. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: floor under cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food debris and build up. Clean and maintain.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: manager on duty does not hold an allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain certificate on site.

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Report date: Apr 11, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent droppings on the premises. 80 on the side of the coolers in the rear, 30 in the front by the service line and 60 behind the chest freezers on the side … See More
dining area. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean/sanitize the area and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the rear door not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the rear door and maintain.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed a food handler with a long beard in the food prep area. Instructed manager to have the food handler wear a beard restraint and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the cutting boards in the rear prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the storage racks inside all of the coolers with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the following in need of cleaning to remove food and dirt build up: -storage racks inside all of the coolers. -prep tables -exterior of cooking/cooling equipment and sinks -interior of the coolers and freezers instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water stained ceiling tile in the toilet rooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in the corners, under/around all of the cooking/cooler equipment, inside the walkin cooler/freezer, storage racks and sinks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout. -walls and ceiling in the front/rear prep areas with food splatters, dirt and dust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceilings.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed food handlers on site with no food handler's certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain current certificates on site at all times.

Source: chicago.gov
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