Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
Yolk Cafe
355 E Ohio St, Chicago 60611 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Jan 28, 2026
25
Inspections on record
13
Times passed
6
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 28, 2026
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT EAST SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: GRILL REACH IN COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND MILK REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST REPLACE ALL DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
- #51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW LEAKING UNDER DISHWASH 3-COMPARMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES WITH LOW GROUT AT DISHWASH AREA. MUST REGROUT ALL FLOOR TILES IN NEED AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 28, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 2, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 10, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 3, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 29, 2023 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 21, 2022 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 13, 2021 | Suspected Food Poisoning | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 2, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 29, 2021 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jul 22, 2021 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 10, 2020 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 22, 2019 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 14, 2019 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 3, 2018 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 14, 2017 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 4, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 25, 2015 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 5, 2014 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Dec 26, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 6, 2013 | Suspected Food Poisoning | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2012 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 29, 2011 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 22, 2011 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Aug 5, 2010 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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 Cafe — questions
- Did Yolk Cafe pass its last health inspection?
- Yolk Cafe at 355 E Ohio St was inspected on Jan 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 25 inspections on record it has failed 6 times.
- What violations were cited at Yolk Cafe?
- The most recent inspection cited 4 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT EAST SIDE EMERGENCY EXIT DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
- 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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