Food Safety Report: Iyanze Bar And Cafe, North Broadway, Chicago, IL, USA.

4623 North Broadway, Chicago, 60640 Illinois, United States

Report date: Aug 18, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no hand-drying device no paper towels were provided at the handwashing sink in the kitchen and second floor bar area. Instructed to provide for proper handwashing. Priority foundation violation:7-38-030(c), consolidated with the above violation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: no soap was provided at both the handwashing sink in the kitchen and the front tray line serving area with opened food. After my request manager provided soap. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-030(c), citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 60 mice droppings in basement dry storage area under and on top shelves(no gnawed food), also second floor storage area. Instructed to remove droppings, clean and sanitize area. Priority foundation violation: 7-38-020(a), citation issued

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: a bucket with sanitize solution and linen must be provided at prep tables

43. In-use utensils: properly stored
- comments: observed knives being stored improperly between wall and three compartment sink. Must provide knife racks.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: must not use plastic grocery bags as food containers inside the chest freezers. Must use washable containers or food-grade disposable plastic bags.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: rusty shelf under prep table by two-compartment sink. Surface must be smooth cleanable and non-absorbent material must not use milk crates as a means of elevation for stored items.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: broken rubber gasket inside several reach-in coolers(kitchen) and chest freezers(basement), chest freezer are un-repairable must remove. Two-door reach-in cooler at storage hallway by the exit door missing interior liner cover for right side of the door, exposed insulation. Repair/replace. The surface must be smooth, cleanable, and non-absorbent material.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: must not use cardboard as a liner for shelving in the pizza prep. Must be smooth and cleanable surface. Accumulated grease and food debris on utility connections and equipment surfaces behind the cooking line. Also grease at interior and exterior of cooking equipment. Must clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed in the kitchen a food strainer under three-compartment sink at floor drain to catch all food particles. Instructed to remove food strainer and provide a floor drain strainer.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: cover is needed at receptacles in women's washrooms, must be provided.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: grease and debris on floor under and behind cooking equipment, grease on wall behind cooking equipment and dish room. Peeling paint on ceiling inside the walk-in freezer in basement area

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: priority foundation violation not corrected from 8-25-2020, report #2386456 #39)3-305. 12 found dry food stored under non dripping sewer lines. Must relocate food. #56) 6-303. 11 found burnt light fixtures at rear refrigerator areas. Must repair/replace. #58) 6-303. 11 found burnt light fixtures at rear refrigerator areas. Must repair/replace. Priority foundation violation; 7-42-090, no citation issued

Source: chicago.gov