Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for YOLK on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2645156
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
Recorded violations
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES WITH FOOD SPILLAGE, ALSO OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING TIMES.
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Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1560176
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EAST END OF THE COOKLINE'S EXPOSED HAND SINK BLOCKED BY AN AIR CONDITIONING UNIT AND A SHELF WITH FOOD ITEMS ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OBSTRUCTION AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBILITY TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE EXPEDITING LINE EXPOSED HAND SINK DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE OF THE EXPEDITING LINES ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE THE ICE SCOOP ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1498053
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. 1 HAND BOWL IN LADIES ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1453587
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY IN FRONT DINING AREA, REAR DISH AREA, REAR STORAGE AREA AND WATER HEATER AREA. APPROXIMATELY 30-32 FRUIT FLIES NOTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. EVIDENCE OF INSECT ACTIVITY.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LARGE CAN OPENER BLADE IN NEED OF REPLACING WORN, IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, UNDER DISH MACHINE, IN REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES. MUST CLEAN TO REMIOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS AND CEILING AREA IN REAR STORAGE AREA MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CEILING IN DISH AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AIR VENTS IN REAR AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. 1 HAND BOWL IN LADIES ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND A STEM THERMOMETER AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN ITS OWN CLEAN SANTIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1228424
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: COVING UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN NEED OF REPAIR. FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING ON THE HOT LINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE IN SIDE PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR. HANDLE IS LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL PERSONAL ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OUTSIDE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL LOCKERS TO CONTAIN ARTICLES.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1114714
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, THE CAN OPENER AND KNIFE RACK IN THE MAIL PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTS IN EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD TO THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST CONSPICUOUSLY PLACE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096249
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Correct By: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: FOUND BROKEN AND LOOSE BASE COVE BY DISHWASHING AREAS. BASECOVE MUST BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Correct By: Wednesday, July 04, 2012 Violation Codes: Inspector Comments: SPLASHGUARD REQUIRED BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREPARATION TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1096237
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND FRUIT FLY ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND BROKEN AND LOOSE BASE COVE BY DISHWASHING AREAS. BASECOVE MUST BE REPAIRED TO PREVENT HARBORAGE OF PESTS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASHGUARD REQUIRED BETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND PREPARATION TABLE AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614293
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN PREP COOLER AND REACH IN PREP COOLERS(BY COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
614225
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER(BY COOKLINE) DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED COOLERS GASKETS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SIDE OF DISHMACHINE DRAINBOARD AND SLIGHT LIME BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST REPLACE BATTERY IN WOMENS HANDWASH BOWL(LEFT SIDE HANDWASH BOWL).
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. NO THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER(BY COOKLINE). MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
401319
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. (TOOLS ETC.)
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS BY ICE MACHINE.(TOOLS,ETC.)
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT REAR STORAGE/DISHWASHING AREAS.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ICE MACHINE AND COFFEE MACHINES AT FRONT OF PREMISES.(CHECK VALVES AT WATER LINES)
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
112304
Location recorded for this inspection · YOLK · 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. Found low temperature dishmachine not sanitizing properly.Final rinse at 0PPm chlorine. critical violation. citation issued. 7-38-030.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Found floors not clean at front preparation areas.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. Found ice scoops not stored properly above ice machine.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60605
233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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