IYANZE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: OBSERVED MEAT SKEWERS AT 108.6F, CHICKEN LEGS AT 116.7F, AND SCOTCH EGGS AT 117.7F ON THE STEAM TABLE ON TOP OF TINFOIL COVERING THE FOOD PANS. ALL FOOD ITEMS IN THE STEAM TABLE NOT PLACED ON TOP OF TINFOIL MET THE TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS. OBSERVED 3 TOTES OF FISH AT 67.6F, 2 TOTES OF CHICKEN AT 72.0F, 2 TOTES OF OXTAIL AT 74.5F, AND A CONTAINER OF BEEF AT 68.3F INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR FREEZER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARED 100# OF MEATH WORTH $500. 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.

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: SEWAGE WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA FROM THE FRONT GREASE TRAP,STRONG FOUL ODOR WITH WASTE WATER ON THE SURFACE. OBSERVED OVER 1 INCH OF WASTE WATER ON FLOOR IN EAST SIDE OF THE BASEMENT EXTENING ALL THE WAY TO THE SOUTH SIDE OF THE BASEMENT. ISSUE WITH THE GREASE TRAP CATCH BASE BY THE FRONT OF THE BASEMENT: OVERFLOWING. MANAGER CONTACTED PLUMBER BUT IS NOT CURRENTLY ONSITE. PLEASE NOTE: BASEMENT CONTAINS FOOD STORAGE IN DEEP FREEZERS AND DRY FOOD STORAGE RACKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-030

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FOUND LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY ON PREMISES: OBSERVED 8 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE DINING AREA, UNPLUGGED AND NOT CURRENTLY BEING USED AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE INFECTED AREAS. REAR SCREEN DOOR OFF THE MAIN KITCHEN IS RIPPED WITH HOLES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION. 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.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM APRIL 16, 2015 ON REPORT #1533000: (38) OBSERVED A LEAK UNDER THE 3RD COMPARTMENT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE HOODVENTS SERVICE TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED DISCOLORATION BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR ICE MACHINE AT THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE OVENS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR KITCHEN TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.

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: THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, BASEMENT, STAIRS LEADING UPSTAIRS, HALLWAY LEADING OUTSIDE WHERE THE GREASE WAS BEING TRANSPORTED BY BUCKETS FROM AND DRIPPED OFF THE BUCKETS, OUTSIDE GROUND SURFACE WHERE GREASE RECEPTACLE IS LOCATED, AND GREASE TRAP THAT WAS OVERFLOWING IN THE BASEMENT, AND ALL OTHER AREAS AFFECTED BY WASTEWATER BACKUP MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED AND SANITZIED BEFORE RE-OPENING.

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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MISSING LIGHT BULB IN THE FREEZER AND UNDER THE HOODVENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT BULBS AND MAINTAIN.

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED A WATER LEAK UNDER ALL 3-COMPARTMENTS OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT A PLUMBER TO REPAIR SINK AND MAINTAIN.

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.