YOLK CAFE

Address: 500 W MADISON ST , CHICAGO, IL 60661, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Jan 26, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (23 inspections)

• Pass — Mon Jan 26 2026 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FAR END OF THE MAIN COOK LINE TO BE IN POOR REPAIR, UNABLE TO TURN OFF WATER COMPLETELY WHEN NOT IN USE, BU
• Pass — Thu Jul 18 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Mon Jul 08 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. 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 H
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Jan 30 2024 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hands washing signs in staff restrooms, instructed to post. | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESS
• Pass — Wed Mar 15 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 16. 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
• Fail — Mon Mar 13 2023 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 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
• Pass w/ Conditions — Wed Jan 26 2022 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 23. 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 NO
• Pass w/ Conditions — Thu Oct 14 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 5. 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 ADEQ
• Fail — Thu Oct 07 2021 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APP
• Pass — Tue Jul 09 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Tue Jun 25 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 6. 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 containe
• Pass w/ Conditions — Fri Mar 22 2019 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 22. PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 48F TO 50F STORED ON TOP OF ON A COLD HOLDING UNIT. 3 LBS OF GUACAMOLE VALUED AT $15; 4
• Pass — Mon Jan 29 2018 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Observed pre sliced deli meat in front cook line drawer cooler, under grill and pre sliced cheeses in w
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Sep 12 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: In
• Pass — Wed Jun 14 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()
• Fail — Mon Jun 12 2017 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: Found the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures sitting
• Pass w/ Conditions — Tue Nov 15 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: AT TIME OF INSPECTION, OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT THE WOMEN'S SHARED (EMPLOYEE/CUSTOMER) RESTROOM HAND SINK. NOTED WATER
• Pass — Fri Feb 26 2016 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUMB FOIL IS BEING USED TO LINE THE SHELF ABOVE THE OMELET STATION WHERE FRYING PANS ARE STORED BE
• Pass — Thu Mar 12 2015 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) () 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD RE
• Pass — Thu Dec 11 2014 00:00:00 GMT+0000 (Coordinated Universal Time) ()

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