RecordWell Data

Yolk

340 N STATE ST, Chicago, IL 60654 · Cook County

97cited violations
14serious tier
18inspections
59tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2516510
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262112
20254172
2024173
20231141
2022163
2021290
2020140
2019190
20183162
2017241

Inspections

  1. Apr 15, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR LOADING DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVE MANAGER ON DUTY WIHT EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

  2. Apr 13, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT COFFEE BAR MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER MAXIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 53.2. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE AT AN ACCEPTABLE RANGE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MANAGEMENT STATES MACHINE HAS NOT BEEN SANITIZING SINCE FRIDAY.MACHINE TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE MACHINE SO THAT IT PROPERLY SANITIZES AT A CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF MILK COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HANDLES ON EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT FRON COFFEE BAR ARE BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

      OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR LOADING DOCK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVE MANAGER ON DUTY WIHT EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

  3. Apr 3, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  4. Mar 27, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      5-203.11: OBSERVED EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING LOCATED IN DISHWASHING AREA REMOVED. OBSERVED EXPOSED SINK FOR HANDWASHING THAT HAD BEEN INSTALLED IN DISHWASHING AREA DURING PREVIOUS INSPECTIONS REMOVED FROM WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA FOR CONVENIENT USE BY EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  5. Mar 25, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      3-603.11: OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-501.111: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE REAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND EXPO LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 3/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  6. Mar 20, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED A PERSON IN CHARGE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED IMPROPER MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE OF 75.4F AT HANDWASHING SINK IN WOMEN'S WASHROOM IN FACILITY. INSTRUCTED A HANDWASHING SINK SHALL BE EQUIPPED TO PROVIDE WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 49.5-51.1F. OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS, CANADIAN BACON(49.5F), ROAST BEEF(51.1F) AND TURKEY( 50.5F) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 15LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      OBSERVED NO ASTERISK ON MENU IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE ON MENU STATING THAT ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO ADD ASTERISK IDENTIFYING ALL ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS THAT ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS AND TO ADD DISCLOSURE TO MENU STATING THAT ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, COOKED TO ORDER OR CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLIES IN FACILITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY THROUGHOUT FACILITY ON WALLS AND CEILING. SOME OF THE AREAS AFFECTED INCLUDE REAR PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND EXPO LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 3/20/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENING IN BETWEEN DOUBLE ENTRANCE FRONT DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  7. Jun 21, 2024 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLE READY-TO-EAT SANDWICH WITH GLOVES COATED IN RAW LIQUID EGGS FROM PREVIOUS TASK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD READY-TO-EAT FOOD, DISPOSE OF GLOVES AND WASH HANDS BEFORE RETURNING TO TASK. DISCUSSED PROPER READY-TO-EAT HANDLING AND SEPARATION PROCEDURES WITH EMPLOYEE AND PERSON-IN-CHARGE. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED READY-TO-EAT FOOD AND EMPLOYEE WASHED HANDS PRIOR TO DONNING NEW GLOVES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED COOKED POTATOES ON COUNTER AT THE MAIN COOK LINE AT 74.5F, IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR HOT-HOLDING TCS FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD ITEM. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED POTATOES ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT THE SERVER AREA LINE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE FOR COLD HOLDING: MILK AT 51.2F, CHOCOLATE MILK AT 50.1F. INSTRUCTED TO DENATURE AND DISCARD TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER PROVIDED IN SERVER AREA 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE INTERNAL AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN A CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY-VIEWABLE LOCATION IN ALL COLD-HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED TO STORE TCS FOODS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED MULTI-USE BOWL USED AS A SCOOP IN SEVERAL FOOD CONTAINERS: COOKED POTATOES AT THE MAIN COOK LINE, CORNMEAL CONTAINER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, MARGARINE CONTAINER IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOWLS AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED TO LINE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (SMALL GRILL/GRIDDLE). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT THE MAIN COOK LINE (SMALL GRILL, LARGE GRIDDLE) TO BE SOILED WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FOOD- AND NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE DEPOSITS AND MAINTAIN.

  8. Aug 16, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      THE PERSON IN CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE A CITY CERTIFICATION OR DOCUMENTATION OF PENDING CITY CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS RAW EGGS COOKED AND SERVED ON-SITE. NO OTHER ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED NOR PROVIDED ON-SITE FOR THE PRESENT MANAGER ON DUTY. NO VALID DOCCUMENTATION ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOOD IS COOKED AND SERVED ON SITE. - CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 9:30AM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      A SIGN OR POSTER THAT NOTIFIES FOOD EMPLOYEES TO WASH THEIR HANDS IS NOT PROVIDED AT DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK USED BY FOOD EMPLOYEES. PROVIDE A CLEARLY VISIBLE HANDWASHING SIGN AT EACH HAND SINK.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      MEASURED RAW EGGS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. RAW EGGS MEASURED AT 59.8F IN PREP-LINE UNIT LOCATED BELOW EXPEDITE STATION. APPROXIMATELY 2LBS AT AN APPROXIMATE COST OF $15.00 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      DID NOT OBSERVE ANY EXPIRATION/DISCARD DATE LABELS ON PREPPARED BEEF, CHICKEN, AND MAC & CHEESE CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN COOLER. FOODS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED IF THE FOOD IS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS, TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON THE PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPRATURE OF 41F OR BELOW FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7DAYS. THE MANAGER PROVIDED PROPER DATE LABELS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

      FROZEN RAW FISH HAS BEEN THAWED WHILE STILL COMMERCIALLY WRAPPED IN REDUCED OXYGEN PACKAGING (ROP). PACKAGING MUST BE REMOVED FROM FISH IN ROP PRIOR TO THAWING UNDER REFRIGERATION OR RUNNING WATER.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN SMALL COOLER COFFEE STATION. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      CONTAINERS OF FOOD STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND COFFEE STATION COUNTER TOPS CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.

    • Severity not stated

      SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

      OBSERVED BOXES OF SINGLE USE ARTICLES STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST ELEVATE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

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

      CRATES USED AS ELEVATION FOR FOOD/DISHWARE STORAGE. FACILITY MUST REPLACE WITH SHELVING THAT IS EASY TO MONITOR DEBRIS UNDERNEATH AND SHELVING THAT IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE, DURABLE, AND NON-ABSORBENT.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      DRAIN STOPPER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN IN DISH AREA IS NOT PROVIDED. OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS USED AS A DRAIN STOPPER IN SANITIZER BASIN. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZER SET UP.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED ACCUMILATED DUST ON WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      EMPLOYEE DRINKS FOUND ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND INSIDE WAIT STATION COOLER. OBSERVED BACKPACKS STORED ON FOOD STORAGE AREAS. AREAS DESIGNATED FOR EMPLOYEES TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS, TO EAT, DRINK, AND USE TOBACCO SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT FOOD, EQUIPMENT, LINENS, AND SINGLE-SERVICE AND SINGLE-USE ARTICLES ARE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      CURRENT PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER DOES NOT HAVE AN ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION. ALL PENDING/CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION AND PRESENT ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  9. Oct 31, 2022 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE BETWEEN 9AM AND 9:20AM. AT 9:20AM CERTIFIED MANAGER JANNELLY DURAN ARRIVED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      OBSERVED LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM OF CHLORINE. MACHINE WAS NOT TAGGED. SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE SO THAT LT DISH MACHINE IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING PROPER CHEMICAL SANITIZER CONCENTRATION BETWEEN 50-100PPM OF CHLORINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS ITEMS IN 2 DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL AT THE STATED IMRPOPER TEMPERATURES: RIBEYE STEAKS AT 55.5F, BEEF AT 55.2F, HAM AT 57.2F, AND TURKEY AT 58.6F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF PRODUCT VAULED AT APPROXIMATELY $180. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS ITEMS AT OR BELOW 41F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

      OBSERVED 2 DRAWER COOLER UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILL CONTAINING TCS ITEMS SUCH AS RIBEYE STEAKS MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 55.4F. COOLER WAS NOT TAGGED.SEE COMMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT COOLER IS CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AMBIENT TEMPERATURES AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON 2 DOOR FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LOOSE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

  10. Mar 10, 2021 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE (GRAY PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND PROTECTIVE LOCATION, AND NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FILTER ON WATER LINE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA, IN FRONT 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  11. Mar 3, 2021 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED A DRAIN PIPE FROM THE ESPRESSO MACHINE BEING DRAINED INTO THE BASIN OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FRONT COFFEE BAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE HANDWASHING SINK IS FOR HANDWASHING ONLY, AND THAT THE DRAIN PIPE NEEDS TO BE REMOVED FROM THE BASIN, AND ROUTED INTO AN ALTERNATE DRAIN (POSSIBLY FLOOR DRAIN). PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

      MUST CLEAN INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACE (GRAY PANEL) OF ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      MUST STORE ICE SCOOP IN A CLEAN AND PROTECTIVE LOCATION, AND NOT ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR LEAKY FILTER ON WATER LINE CONNECTED TO ICE MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REGROUT FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA, IN FRONT 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE SAID SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

  12. Jul 29, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON INTERIOR OF FREEZER LOCATED EAST SIDE OF MAIN PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED HOSE FOR DRAINING EXCESS WATER OUT OF ESPRESSO MACHINE TOO SHORT TO REACH FLOOR DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN A HOSE THAT REACHES FLOOR DRAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED LOOSE EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RE-CAULK IN ORDER TO ENSURE SECURE FIT WITH WALL.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

  13. Jun 17, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      PERSON IN CHARGE NOT HOLDING A FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      NO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS ( EGGS, DELI, CHICKEN...) INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HAND WASH SOAP PROVIDED AT DISH WASHING AREA WHILE EMPLOYEES HANDLING SOILED AND CLEANED DISHES, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES DURING OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)

    • Severity not stated

      CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

      NO DISCLAIMER FOR ADVISORY FOOT NOTE(THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE COOKED TO ORDER), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      BULK FOODS NOT LABELED ( SUGAR, FLOUR..) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND CELL PHONES STORED ON FOOD SHELVE, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP A WAY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      PLATES AND UTENSILS NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE AIR DRYING METHOD.

    • Severity not stated

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

      LOOSE WIRES NOTED ON FOOD STRAINER, INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY SOUND UTENSILS.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

  14. Nov 29, 2018 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Priority

      PASTEURIZED EGGS USED WHERE REQUIRED

      3-302.13- OBSERVED HOUSE MADE HOLLANDAISE SAUCE MADE WITH WHOLE RAW EGGS YOLKS AT COOK LINE. INFORMED MANAGER THAT PASTEURIZED EGGS MUST BE SUBSTITUTED FOR RAW EGGS IN THE PREPARATION OF FOODS SUCH AS HOLLANDAISE, MAYONNAISE, CAESAR DRESSING, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE PASTEURIZED EGGS AS A SUBSTITUTE IN WHENEVER PREPARING SAUCES THAT DO DON'T HAVE PASTEURIZED/HEAT PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION # 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-205.15- OBSERVED DISH SPRAYER ARM, AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING AND REPAIRED WITH PLUMING WATER HOSE LINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL DISH SPRAYER AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  15. Aug 15, 2018 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      : NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN -UP PROCEDURES OF BODY FLUIDS,( VOMITING, DIARRHEAL EVENTS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 OBSERVED USED DRY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES INSIDE REAAR PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MANITAIN ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION .

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-201. OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/MAINTAIN.13

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      PA-100-03 NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO VIOLATION

  16. Aug 7, 2018 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY . INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NO CITATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR CLEAN -UP PROCEDURES OF BODY FLUIDS,( VOMITING, DIARRHEAL EVENTS).INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HAND SINK IN DISH WASHING ROOM NOT MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE FOR EMPLOYEES USE. HOT WATER HANDLE, (BROKEN) IN POOR REPAIR. HOT WATER CAN BE RETRIEVE TO CUT ON AND OFF ONY FROM UNDERNEATH HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO USE NEAREST HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED APPROX 10-LBS OF POTATOES INSIDE OF HOT HOLDING STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCF FOODS AT 135.F OR HIGHER. POTATOES AT COST APPROX $ 8.00 WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY EMPLOYEE-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      OBSERVED USED DRY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES INSIDE REAAR PREP STATION. INSTRUCTED TO MANITAIN ALL WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION .

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED HOT WATER TEMPERATURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT TEMPERATURE OF 103F. INSTRUCTED THAT THE REQUIRED HOT TEMPERATURE AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK IS 110F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, HANDLE MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL COLD WATER HANDLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STORAGE ROOM FLOORS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS/MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      NO ALLERGENS AWARENESS FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  17. Aug 10, 2017 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

      OBSERVED POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WEARING GLOVES TOUCHING DIRTY RAG. USING DIRTY RAG TO WIPE DOWN IN USE FOOD SERVICE KNIFE. OBSERVED SAME FOOD HANDLER USE DIRTY WIPING CLOTH TO WIPE COUNTER AND GLOVED HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HADNLERS CHANGING GLOVES WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. POINTED OUT POOR HYGEINIC PRACTICES TO MANAGER. MANAGER INFOMRED ALL FOOD HADNLERS ON PROPER HYGEINE WHILE ON SITE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010 (A)

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED TIN FOIL LINING GRILL. REMOVE TIN FOIL AND MAINTAIN GRILL SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. TIN FOIL IS A HAZARD THAT CAN BREAK OFF INTO FOOD.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      OBSERVED ELECTRICAL ROOM WITH CLUTTER ON FLOOR. CLEAN OUT ELECTRICAL ROOM AND STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED 10-15 DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PRIMARY COOKING AREA. WIPING LCOTHS MUST BE STORED IN SANITIZER WHEN NOT IN USE AND CAN NOT BE STORED ON COUNTERS.

  18. Feb 16, 2017 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.