As of 2026-08-18, Yor-Yak received a Pass w/ Conditions on its most recent City of Chicago health inspection.

Yor-Yak

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2431 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Bucktown · Chicago Dept. of Public Health · Last inspected 2026-08-18

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OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

priority violation

Sewage

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

core violation

A TOILET ROOM USED BY FEMALES SHALL BE PROVIDED WITH A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.

core violation

OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILE ADJACENT TO THE DISHWASHINGH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT DEBRIS ON WALL BEHIND THE REAR PREP TABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT WALL IS SMOOTH, EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

core violation

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE UTILITY MOP SINK AREA IN THE BASEMENT AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ALL OTHER NEED ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.

core violation

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

core violation

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20261 inspection

Aug 18New licenseCONDITIONAL

Yor-Yak health inspection FAQ

Has Yor-Yak passed its most recent Chicago health inspection?

Yor-Yak received a Pass w/ Conditions on its most recent City of Chicago health inspection, conducted on 2026-08-18. This reflects the restaurant's current status as tracked by the Chicago Department of Public Health -- GUTCHECK rebuilds this page from the city's live data feed, so it updates automatically as new inspections are recorded.

What violations did Yor-Yak have at its last health inspection?

Inspectors recorded 7 violations at Yor-Yak's most recent inspection on 2026-08-18, including 1 classified as Priority or Priority Foundation. Full violation text is listed on this page below.

When was Yor-Yak last inspected by the City of Chicago?

Yor-Yak was last inspected on 2026-08-18. GUTCHECK's data is sourced directly from the City of Chicago's public Food Inspections feed and rebuilt on every deploy, so this date reflects the most recent inspection on file at the time you're viewing this page.

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