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CLEAN RECORD

YOLK CAFE

500 W MADISON ST, Chicago, IL 60661

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

87/100

Inspections

5

Last Inspected

Jan 2026

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

12 total

hygiene
542%
facility
325%
contamination
217%
other
18%
chemical
18%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorHygiene

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, BUT FUNCTIONAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDWASHING SINK FAUCET OR PLUMBING TO ALLOW WATER SUPPLY TO BE TURNED OFF WHEN NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING FIXTURES IN GOOD REPAIR.

Code 51

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING VENTILATION FAN AND ADJACENT CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WAREWASHING AREA TO BE HEAVILY SOILED WITH DUST DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN MECHANICAL VENTILATION, CEILING TILES, AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF DUST DEBRIS AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Code 55

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.