IYANZE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: GREASE TRAP NO LONGER OVERFLOWING,HOWEVER IMPEDED GREASE ON WALLS,FLOORS AND PIPES AREA NOT CLEANED,UNDER THE GREASE CONTAINER WE(OWNER,SUPERVISOR AND MYSELF)OBSERVED STANDING WATER/GREASE AND WHITE FOAM ON WATER.FLOOR STILL WITH GREASE THAT STICKS ON THE BOTTOM OF THE SHOES.GREASE AT EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP.OBSERVED CONTAINER AND A LARGE DUST PAN THAT WAS USED TO CLEAN GREASE TRAP WITH GREASE ON IT.FILTHY CONTAINER WAS LEFT BY THE GREASE TRAP AND FILTHY DUST PAN WAS LEFT AT EAST WALL. NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA DUE TO BASEMENT HAS CHEST FREEZERS AND FOOD DRY STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION REMAINS.

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: NO LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE UNUSED REFRIGERATION

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVEN THOUGH ROACHES NO LONGER AT INSIDE THE UNUSED COOLER, TODAY WE OBSERVED ONE LIVE ROACH AT BAR AREA AT SECOND AT SECOND FLOOR,AND 5 MICE DROPPINGS IN DINING AREA BY THE EAST STAIRCASE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND SEAL CRACKS AND CREVICES AT BAR AREA(SECOND FLOOR).ALSO FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN,DINING AND REAR STORAGE.REAR SCREEN DOOR OFF THE MAIN KITCHEN IS RIPPED WITH HOLES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT PEST INTRUSION . SERIOUS VIOLATION:REMAIN

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: 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 SANITIZED 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.

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 SANITIZED 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.