IYANZE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. KITCHEN TALL REACH-IN COOLER FOUND AT 48.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS RICE AT 51.8F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. 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: THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND HELD IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. BOILED EGGS AT 51.3F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 48F, FISH SOUP AT 43.8F, RICE AT 51.8F. ALSO NOTED MEAT STUFFED PASTRIES IN A FRONT PREP HOT HOLDING UNIT FOUND AT 122F AND 125.2F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE APPROXIMATELY $70.00 AT 20 LBS. 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.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

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.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE, ALONG ALL BASEBOARDS UNDER ALL STORED ITEMS AND SHELVING. LAST PEST SERVICE REPORT DATED 12-17-16. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR RODENTS. REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SEAL ANY HOLES NOTED DURING CLEANING. ALSO OBSERVED FIVE SPRAY CANS OF "RAID" INSECTICIDE STORED ON PREMISES WITH OTHER CLEANING ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTICIDES AND REVIEWED THAT RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST HAVE A LICENSED PEST CONTROL CO. ONLY PERFORM PEST CONTROL DUTIES AND APPLY PESTICIDES. 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 IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: ALL BULK FOODS AND SPICES MUST BE LABELED.

Improper methods result in slow cooling that allows bacterial growth.

Approved cooling methods must be used.

Use shallow pans, ice baths, rapid chill units, ice wands; Cut large items into smaller portions; Stir frequently; Leave uncovered during cooling.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON ALL TALL REACH-IN COOLERS. BROKEN DOOR HANDLE ON THE MIDDLE TALL REACH-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE ALL.

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: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT FOUND DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS, TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, HOT AND COLD HANDLES OF THE KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND SINK, EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT GREASE TRAP.

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: DIRTY FLOORS WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STOVES. DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA AT GREASE TRAP.MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR DINING ROOM. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING FOR FLOORS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISH AREA. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT AREA AT GREASE TRAP.

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: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WALLS BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND STOVES. DIRTY/BLACKENED WALLS AT KITCHEN PREP STATION AND STORED POT AND PANS. MUST 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.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT THE MAIN KITCHEN DIRTY WITH DEAD INSECTS. MUST CLEAN 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: NO VENTILATION IN THE NEWLY INSTALLED, EAST SIDE WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST PROVIDE. INOPERABLE VENTILATION IN THE WEST SIDE WASHROOM ON THE 1ST FLOOR. MUST 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.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE MENS WASHROOM AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR PANTRY KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE 2ND FLOOR STORAGE ROOM NEXT TO THE MENS WASHROOM AND IN THE 2ND FLOOR PANTRY KITCHEN MUST BE REMOVED AND ALL OTHER ITEMS MUST BE STORED ELEVATED AND ORGANIZED TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORING.

Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.

Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.

Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.