Did Yolk pass its last health inspection?

Yolk at 501 W Diversey Pkwy was inspected on Jun 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.

What violations were cited at Yolk?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE P

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Yolk

501 W Diversey Pkwy, Chicago 60614 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jun 12, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 12, 2025

#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED AT DISH WASHING AREA. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. EMPLOYEE REPLENISHED SOAP DURING INSPECTION.
#23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED READY TO EAT COOKED SLICED HAM HELD IN WALK IN COOLER WITH A DATE MARKED 5-26-2025. ALSO OBSERVED EXPIRED COOKED SAUSAGE WITH A DATE MARKED 6-2-2025. READY TO EAT FOODS CAN BE HELD FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. DAY 1 COUNTS AS DAY OF PREPARATION. FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CRACKED WALL TILES ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALL LOCATED NEXT TO DISH MACHINE. MUST REPAIR.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS CELL PHONES AND SPEAKER ON CUTTING BOARD IN MAIN PREP AREA. MUST STORE PERSONAL ITEMS AWAY FROM PREP AREA/CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jun 12, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 4, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 31, 2022	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 22, 2022	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 11, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 7, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 26, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 30, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 23, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 23, 2018	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 31, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2017	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 17, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 7, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 31, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2014	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2014	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Yolk — questions

Did Yolk pass its last health inspection?: Yolk at 501 W Diversey Pkwy was inspected on Jun 12, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 23 inspections on record it has failed 7 times.
What violations were cited at Yolk?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE A PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE P
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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