YASSA AFRICAN RESTAURANT Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL FOR RECERTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL AND STOVE, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND THE HANDSINK AND ONE COMP SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA NOT MAINTAINED IN GOOD REPAIR ACCORDING TO LAW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS FOR HANDWASHING AND WASHING VEGETABLES/THAWING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, UNDER SINKS AND IN CLOSETS WHERE HOT WATER TANK AND FURNACE LOCATED. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, BEHIND STORAGE SHELVES, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, UNDER SINKS AND IN CLOSETS WHERE HOT WATER TANK AND FURNACE LOCATED. INSRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS IN PREP AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, ALSO CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED IN PREP AREAS.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.