Public record information on Chicago Health Inspections for Yellow Rose Cafe located at 5640 N Elston Ave.


YELLOW ROSE CAFE

5640 N ELSTON AVE , CHICAGO, IL, 60646


Inspection ID: 2590030. Canvass performed on 02/26/2024, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE. | 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED SERVING PLATES ON SHELVES AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL SERVING PLATES TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NOTED WASH ROOMS ON PREMISE WITH GARBAGE RECEPTACLES AND NO LIDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TRASH CANS WITH LIDS AT ALL WOMEN WASH ROOMS AND UNISEX WASH ROOMS | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR S ALONG WALL BASE AND UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.

Inspection ID: 2576909. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 06/07/2023, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT IN USE. MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.

Inspection ID: 2576538. Canvass performed on 05/31/2023, resulted in a 'Fail', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: FOUND NO REMINDER DISCLOSURE STATEMENTS FOR UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SOLD AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED.(FLOUR.SUGAR,ETC.)MUST PROVIDE. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND DISHMACHINE AT PREMISES NOT IN USE.MUST REMOVE OR REPAIR.

Inspection ID: 2546138. Canvass performed on 01/05/2022, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN THE MEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: VISIBLE AND WORKING THERMOMETER NEEDED IN FRONT 6-DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE NT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHEN FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED. | 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED GROCERY PLASTIC BAGS BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD INSIDE FRONT CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE A FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS. | 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS BUILD UP ON LIGHT SHILDS COVERS ABOVE FOOD PREP TABLES AND ABOVE DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection ID: 2509214. Canvass Re-Inspection performed on 05/05/2021, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
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Inspection ID: 2252886. Canvass performed on 01/22/2019, resulted in a 'Pass w/ Conditions', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: N0 EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED. | 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED | 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWEL, HAND SOAP AND SIGNAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED | 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOOD INSIDE THE REACH IN 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED | 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO INFORM CONSUMERS OF SIGNIFICANTLY INCREASED RISK OF CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED FOODS BY WAY OF DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER WRITTEN ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED | 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE SOME COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND GROCERY BAG BEING USED TO STORE FROZEN FOOD AND OTHER FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG. | 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO BE ABLE TO LOCATE, SERVICE AND MAINTAIN. | 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE AND BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER NOT CLEAN WITH FOOD SPLASHED AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AND REPAINT. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT BULB IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR REPLACE LIGHT BULB WITH SHATTERED PROOFED LIGHT BULB. | 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: THREE EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOODS WITH NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING CERTIFICATE. | 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Inspection ID: 1951362. Canvass performed on 01/13/2017, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust in rear kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Prep table in rear kitchen lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). | 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Wall by prep table in rear kitchen area had food splattering, not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

Inspection ID: 1734492. Canvass performed on 03/21/2016, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) OFF THE FLOOR. | 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE CHEST FREEZER. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SOME DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND ON ALL CORNERS IN FRONT PREP AREA.------USABLE ITEMS, CLEANING SUPPLIES (SOAP, BLEACH ETC.) MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Inspection ID: 1527590. Canvass performed on 03/06/2015, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS INISDE COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. | 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR THROUGH-OUT PREMISES NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE EXCESSIVE WATER AND DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASE. | 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT SHIELDED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SHIELDS OVER BULBS. | 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MULTI USE UTENSILS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT UTENSIL TO PREVENT COMTAMINATION BEFORE USE. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXHAUST HOOD, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE PANEL AND COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

Inspection ID: 1418595. Canvass performed on 10/22/2014, resulted in a 'Pass', Risk 1 (High).

Violations:
36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE REAR AREA ABOVE THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER. | 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE-BUILD-UP AT THE REACH-IN ICE BOX FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

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