IYANZE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. OBSERVED THREE DIFFERENT PANS OF BEANS IN STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 129.9F, 128.1F, 131.9F. ONE PAN OF RICE AT 120.5F. APPROXIMATELY 4 GL. ALL DISCARDED. ALSO OBSERVED 6 DZ. MEAT FILLED PASTRIES ON RACKS IN KITCHEN WITH TEMPERATURES OF 88.5F AND 87.6F AND UNABLE TO PROVIDE COOLING LOG DOCUMENTATION. FOOD DISCARDED.

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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT FAR FRONT PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK. NO HOT WATER AT KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK AND DIRTY UTENSILS FOUND INSIDE SAME SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT 2ND FLR. BAR EXPOSED HAND SINK.

Missing supplies prevent proper handwashing, forcing inadequate cleaning that spreads pathogens.

All handwashing sinks must have soap and hand drying provisions.

Soap in dispensers at each sink; Paper towels in dispensers or air dryers; Supplies maintained during all hours; Waste receptacles if paper towels used.

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 4-1-11 #525285 NOT CORRECTED. #21- NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER PRESENT DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGER ARRIVED AT END OF INSPECTION.

Uncorrected violations continue posing health risks and often worsen over time.

Previous critical violations must be corrected.

All previous violations corrected within required timeframes; Critical violations corrected immediately; Documentation of corrections maintained.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING: APPROXIMATELY 100 PLUS SMALL FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT 2ND FLR. BAR AND IN BASEMENT DRY STORAGE SWARMING ON A CASE OF JALAPE?O PEPPERS. PEPPERS DISCARDED. OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS AND ON DRY STORED GOODS ON SHELVING. KITCHEN REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT OR INSECT PROOF FOUND WITH LARGE HOLES IN SCREEN AND NOT TIGHT FITTING ON SIDES AND BOTTOM. MUST HAVE PEST CO. SERVICE FOR MICE AND FLIES. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SEAL ALL HOLES/OPENINGS. ELIMINATE FLIES AND MAKE SCREEN DOOR RODENT/INSECT PROOF.

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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4-1-11 #525285 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL PREPARED FOODS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED.#33-SHELVING IN COOLERS, DRY STORAGE, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN.#32- FOOD ITEMS MUST NOT BE STORED IN PLASTIC BAGS FROM GROCERY STORES.#34-ALL FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND STORAGE AND COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST CLEAN.#35-MUST REPAIR ALL DAMAGED WALLS AND CLEAN ALL THROUGHOUT ENTIRE ESTABLISHMENT.#41- MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THROUGHOUT PREMISES OR STORE ELEVATED, AND ORGANIZED.

Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.

Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.

Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST NOT USE PAPER NAPKINS AS LINER FOR SHELVING IN FAR FRONT PREP. FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE 2ND FLR. REAR STORAGE ROOM SINK. MUST CLEAN/REMOVE. BASEMENT BOX FREEZERS INTERIOR WITH EXPOSED FIBERGLASS INSULATION. MUST REPLACE OR PROPERLY REPAIR.

Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.

Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.

Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN LADIES 1ST FLR. WASHROOM INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN LADIES 1ST FLR. WASHROOM INTO BUCKET. MUST REPAIR LEAK.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.