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Yassa African Carribean Resturant

June 11, 2013 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

Potentially Hazardous Food Properly Thawed

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING OF RAW GOAT MEAT IN STANDING WATER ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW GOAT MEAT UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
code 17
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON TABLE AROUND RICE COOKER AND BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS IN REAR STORAGE AND DINING AREAS, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE ARA, 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND ON COMPUTER TABLE. ROACH ACTIVITY NOTED IN PREP AREA ALONG WALLS, BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REPAIR SCREEN DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
code 18
Toilet Rooms Enclosed Clean, Provided With Hand Cleanser, Sanitary Hand Drying Devices And Proper Waste Receptacles

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS IN WEST WASHROOM, NO SOAP IN WOMEN WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
code 27
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, CABINETS, COUNTER, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER NEAR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF CEILING IN REAR STORAGE. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AREA.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS (DEAD INSECTS).
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41
Food (Ice) Dispensing Utensils, Wash Cloths Properly Stored

Inspector note: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 43

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on October 11, 2012: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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