What is Yolk's health inspection score?

Yolk has a SafeDine safety score of 93 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Yolk last inspected?

Yolk was last inspected on February 20, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Yolk have?

Yolk has 38 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Yolk safe to eat at?

Yes, Yolk has an excellent safety record with a score of 93/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Yolk serve?

Yolk serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Yolk

Name: Yolk
Address: 1120 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago, 60605
Rating: 93

1120 S MICHIGAN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/20/2026

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0Excellent

American•South Loop

Ranked #65 of 291 in South Loop

Stable

9 inspections

Last: Feb 20, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.2

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-7

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-1 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

May 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

2 basic

May

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jan 2024

3 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Jan

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

1 intermediate

4 basic

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

Feb

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

3 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 basic

Feb

Inspection History

9 records on file

6 Canvass1 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON BOTTOM SHELF AT EXPO LINE WHERE TAKE OUT CONTAINERS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND BOOTH CUSIONS IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL BOOTHS AND BEHIND CUSHIONS, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT DISPOSED OF AFTER USE BY DATE, FOUND SEVERAL COOKED FOODS SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN, YOGURT, ETC WITH DISCARD DATE OF 12/13, 12/14 12/15 AND 12/16 ALL IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER NOT TO KEEP TCS FOODS FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS IN COOLER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING ON TOP OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ICE SCOOP HANDLE UP ABOVE ICE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENT IN UTILITY ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High

1 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND WOMENS TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 68 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. HANDWASHING SINKS SERVICED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE NOW AT 100F.

Base deductions−10 pts

Oct 24

Complaint InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med4 Basic

6 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
Low temp dish washing machine not sanitizing at final rinse, 0PPM obtained on Cl test strips, machine was being use during inspection. Instructed manager to provide proper sanitizer concentration at final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
Bulk food containers ( sugar.. ) not labeled, Instructed to label and maintain.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
Food handlers at main cook line with long beard not wearing beard restraints, instructed to wear.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
Knives wedged between 2 prep tables, instructed to keep knives on a clean surface.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Using disposable sauce cups as a scoop for food production, instructed tyo use proper scoops.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Double door cooler gaskets at main cook in poor repair, Instructed to replace.

Base deductions−23 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTED 3 COMP FAUCET STRIPED. WATER CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN BOTH KNOBS ARE CLOSED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2587800 CONDUCTED ON 1/11/24. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION WAS NOT CORRECTED: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 NOTED APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMINATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A).

Basic (2)

−4 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15 FOUND 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS LOCATED IN MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WITHOUT RUNNING WATER INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. NOTED 3 COMP FAUCET STRIPED. WATER CONTINUES TO RUN WHEN BOTH KNOBS ARE CLOSED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4) FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2573919 CONDUCTED ON 04/10/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090.

Base deductions−9 pts

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED. VIOLATION CORRECTED, CFM ARRIVES AT 10:20 AM.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
FOUND WOMEN'S AND MEN'S CUSTOMER/EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK WATER TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 76 F- 85F. NOTED 1 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS WITH RUNNING WATER IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. ALSO NOTED ONLY 2 OUT OF 3 HANDWASHING SINKS IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM WITH RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A MINIMUM HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F WITH ADEQUATE PRESSURE AT ALL TIMES TO ALL HANDWASHING SINKS . PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
NOTED APPROX 6 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN DRY STORAGE AREA. AND 4 SMALL FLIES LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA/ DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE ALL FLY ACTIVITY. ALSO NOTED 1 LIVE ROACH LOCATED ON WALL ABOVE 3 COMP SINK. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MUST MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY AND ELIMATE ROACH ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND 3 COMP SINK WATER TEMPERATURE AT 91F. THE TEMPERATURE OF THE WASH SOLUTION IN MANUAL WAREWASHING EQUIPMENT SHALL BE MAINTAINED AT NOT LESS THAN 110F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
FOUND CONTINUED NON- COMPLIANCE FROM INSPECTION REPORT # 2573919 CONDUCTED ON 04/10/2023. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS WERE NOT CORRECTED: 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 5-501.17: **C** Toilet Room Receptacles, Covered 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY . PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High1 Med8 Basic

10 total

69/100inspection score

−31 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE REAR DISH AREA HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP AREA HAND WASHING SINK BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PROVIDE.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGN POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER POSTED A CONSUMER ADVISORY DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE HANDLES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE LID OF THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER AS WELL AS THE LID NOT TIGHT FITTING, OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. EMPLOYEE CLEANED SAID OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER DURING THE INSPECTION AND BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE OUTSIDE GREASE DUMPSTER LID AND GROUND AREA WERE CLEANED AND LID TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE AND MISSING COVING UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED VENTILATION FILTERS OFF DURING OPERATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Base deductions−31 pts

May 22

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med2 Basic

5 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN WAREWASHING AREA INACCESSIBLE WITH HOSE HOOKED UP TO HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE HOSE AND ENSURE HAND WASHING SINKS ARE FOR HAND WASHING ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT LOCATED IN CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR WAREWASHING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN CONVENIENT LOCATION FOR WAREWASHING EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS INCLUDING SAUSAGE, HAM, MOZZERELLA CHEESE WITH TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 45.1-51.6. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING IS 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED 2 POUNDS CHORIZO, 1 POUND HAM, .5 POUNDS LETTUCE AND SPINACH $30 CUMULATIVE TOTAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
OBSERVED CUP BEING UNTILIZED AS A SCOOP FOR POWDERED SUGAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UTILIZE AN APPROPRIATE SCOOP WITH HANDLE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED PINK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE

Base deductions−29 pts

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Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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