YOLK CAFE

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Copper pipe installed on floor directly at coffee station, Instructed to elevate line off floor for better cleaning.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE FOR HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE START OF COOKLINE AND IN THE CAFE STATION WITH MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURES BETWEEN 78.6F-85.8F. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION, 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED DISH RACKS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DISH RACKS FROM THE FLOOR AND PLACE THEM AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in staff restrooms, instructed to post.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Leaky drain pipe under dish room hand wash sink, faucet in poor repair at same sink, unable to shut off water completely. Instructed manager to repair plumbing and maintain.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0ppm obtained at Cl test strips, no sanitizer chemical provided to machine while machine was being used. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concertation at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: No splash guard at front hand wash sink, adjacent to prep table. Instructed to install.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Heavy dust build-up noted at walk-in fan covers, instructed to clean and maintain.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Grease and food debris noted behind food equipment at the main cook line, instructed to clean and maintain.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Employees clothing stored on utensils shelf, instructed to keep away.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED AN 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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 3-DOOR COOLER TO BE SOILED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: O6-201.16 BSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISH ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING PANELS OF CEILING TILES.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE FAN/VENTILATION VENTS OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS/VENTS.

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 WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/ TEMPERATURE FOR SAFETY FOOD:COOKED SAUSAGE, COOKED BACON, AND SLICED TURKEY WITH A PREPARED BY DATE 0F 1/13/22. ALSO NOTED COOKED SAUSAGE WITHOUT A DATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SAID FOOD ITEMS. MUST HOLD FOOD ITEMS FOR A MAXIMUM OF SEVEN DAYS. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GASKETS BROKEN ON 3 DOOR FREEZER LOCATED ON SERVICE FOOD HOT LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN OR RESURFACE .

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 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

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) NOTED FACILITY STORING BIN OF CLEAN CUPS AND OTHER UTENSILS ON THE FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE SURROUNDING LOW TEMPARATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE CLEAN EATING UTENSILS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT RIGHT COMPARTMENT WHERE A WIPING CLOTH WAS NOTED IN PLACE TO STOP WATER FROM DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER IN THE COFFEE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER: 2 GALLONS OF MILK, 1 HALF GALLON OF CREAMER, AND 2 QUARTS OF NON-DAIRY ALMOND MILK AT 55F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER COLD-HOLD TEMPERATURE OBSERVED BETWEEN 47F-52F AT REACH IN COOLER IN COFFEE PREP AREA; UNIT TAGGED. INFORMED ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS SHALL MAINTAIN A PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. REFRIGERATOR UNIT MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH (CDPH). PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED ECOLAB PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH LATEST REPORT DATED JULY 9,2020; NO LATER REPORTS FOR 2020, NOR 2021 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY’S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: NOTED FACILITY STORING BIN OF CLEAN CUPS AND OTHER UTENSILS ON THE FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLE SURROUNDING LOW TEMPARATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROPERLY STORE CLEAN EATING UTENSILS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS MISSING/NOT WORKING AT RIGHT COMPARTMENT WHERE A WIPING CLOTH WAS NOTED IN PLACE TO STOP WATER FROM DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MOP IN A POSITION THAT DOES NOT ALLOW TO DRY PROPERLY AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. MUST STORE MOP AFTER USE IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING WITHOUT SOILING AND PEST HARBORAGING.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN FRONT PREP WITH OPEN CONTAINER BEVERAGE. A FOOD EMPLOYEE may drink from a closed BEVERAGE container if the container is handled to prevent contamination. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: APPROXIMATELY 75 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT, REAR, AND COFFEE BAR PREP AREAS. FLIES WERE ALSO OBSERVED ON DRY GOODS, AND ON WALLS THROUGHOUT THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOORS UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.