IYANZE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: HOT HOLDING UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 94.4F TO 101.4F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:COOKED TILAPIA AT TEMP OF 44,6F TO 47.8F; GOAT MEAT IN SAUCE AT TEMP OF 61.9F; COWS LEG AND SKIN AT TEMP OF 57.5F TO 62.8F; CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMP OF 40F HOT HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COOKED AYAMSHE AT TEMP OF 89.9F,PRODUCTS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT;THE OTHER AYAMSHE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 47.6F. VARIOUS KIND OF COOKED BEANS AND RICE AT TEMP OF 87.8F TO 96.8F. VARIOUS KIND OF SAUCES AT TEMP OF 97.6F; FRIED PEPPER AT TEMP OF 122.6F.REFRIED BEANS AT TEMP OF 87.8F.FOOD MENTIONED WAS STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. NO TEMPERATURE HOLDING OR COOLING METHOD BEING APPLIED, ALSO NO TIME / TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED .POUND 70, VALUE $500.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

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.

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. FOUND UNCOVERED MEAT,FISH AND OTHER FOOD STORED INSIDE THE CHEST FREEZER,FOOD IS UNCOVERED DIRTY BOXES ON TOP OF OPENED FOOD,DRY BLOOD AND ENCRUSTED FOOD THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PANELS,AND SHELVES OF THE UNITS. FOOD IS STORED UNCOVERED ON TOP EACH OTHER,LIQUID FOOD IS FROZEN ON SHELVES AND FOOD, WITH A STRONG FOUL ODER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DISCARD FOOD,MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL CHEST FREEZERS,INCLUDED THE REACH-IN FREEZER AT SECOND FLOOR. FRESH WATER LEAKING IN SOME AREA OF THE BASEMENT WERE FOOD AND CHEST FREEZER ARE STORED,ALSO WATER LEAKING FROM CEILING IN PREP MIDDLE AREA. PREP TABLE REMOVED,CLEANED AND SANITIZED UPON MY REQUEST.INSTRUCTED TO PREP FOOD AWAY FROM THAT MENTIONED AREA AND SEAL OPENING ON CEILING. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN SERVING AREA,BEHIND FRONT COUNTERS ALONG WALL BY FRONT WINDOW AND LEDGE OF THE WINDOW AT SAME AREA.DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER SHELVES AND BEHIND THE REACH-IN FREEZERS. SECOND FLOOR AT STAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. 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 SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS AND FOOD CONTAINERS TO STORE RAW AND COOKED FOOD.

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: UNABLE TO CHECK FLOOR AT SECOND FLOOR KITCHENETTE,DUE TO MANY EQUIPMENT STORED INSIDE THE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR ITEMS NEEDED,OR REMOVE ITEMS.

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.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PEELING PAINT AND WATER DAMAGE ON SOUTH WALL BY THE SINKS INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM AT SECOND FLOOR. NEED TO REPAIR AND REPAINT. WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA BEHIND THE POTS ARE SCRATCHED,SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL AT SAID AREA. DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FANS IN DINING ROOM INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS USED TO STOP WATER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,DUE TO MECHANICAL DRAINS IN POOR REPAIR.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED AT EVERY ENTRANCE A CONSPICUOUS SIGN CLEARLY STATING THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE.POSTING OF SIGNS:7-32-020 FIRST OFFENSE FOR 2014.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: NO "NO SMOKING" SIGN POSTED AT EVERY ENTRANCE A CONSPICUOUS SIGN CLEARLY STATING THAT SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE "NO SMOKING" SIGNS. CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE.POSTING OF SIGNS:7-32-020 FIRST OFFENSE FOR 2014.