IRIE ISLAND Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: WALK IN COOLER MAINTAINING IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.8F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40.0F OR BELOW. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL REINSPECTED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. MUST USE ADDITIONAL COOLERS ON PREMISES THATS 40.0F OR BELOW-CDI. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. APPROX 40LBS OF COOKED OXTAIL AT 50.1F,48.5F, 160-LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 49.7F,30-LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AT 50.0F, 15-LBS OF COOKED SWEET YAMS AT 53.9F, 15-LBS OF GOAT AT 46.2F, 20-LBS OF RED BEANS/ RICE AT 47.7F,2-LBS OF COOKED VEGETABLE STOCK AT 48.2F,40-LBS OF COOKED CATFISH AT 46.4F, APPROX 20-LBS STRING BEANS-50.4F,40-LBS OF MACARONI /CHEESE AT 55.0F,52.0F. 60-LBS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN-49.7F.MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED, DENATURED BY OWNER AT APPROX 385-LBS COST APPROX $ 3,000.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 34- MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AREAS AND BOTTOM AREAS OF OFFICE DESK . ALSO 2- LIVE ROACHES.ONE IN OFFICE AND 1 UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE HAS SLIGHT -BUILD-UP.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.

All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.

Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AREAS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND AROUND PIT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS AREAS UNDER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND AROUND PIT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.