Iyanna's

1809 W 69Th St, Chicago, IL 60636

American

Last inspected: Nov 5, 2024

Score

Low Risk

Public records show four inspections at Iyanna's stretching back to 2017. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly four violations earlier in the record.

Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Iyanna's on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 5, 2024

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 : MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: : 6-202.11 : MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS IN PREP AREA.

Oct 29, 2024

Routine

3 major violations. 5 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WINDOW SILL, WALL OUTLET CONDUIT, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE MOPSINK, ON THE FLOOR UNDER 3- THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, MOTOR HOUSING AT THE REFRIGERATOR, ROLLINGS CART LOWER SHELF, AND ON THE WIRE STORAGE CART. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/29/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE, AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA MUST BE PROVIDED AND MAINTAINED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL DUMPSTER ONLY CITY GARBAGE CANS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT THE RAW PLYWOOD SHELVING UNIT AT THE SERVICE COUNTER.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR,BROKEN CONCRETE FLOOR NEAR ENTRY DOOR.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD WITH END CAPS IN PREP AREA.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON STORAGE SHELVES.

Dec 26, 2017

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Nov 28, 2017

License

7 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT ON. INSTD TO HAVE ON AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS 40F OR BELOW AND FROZEN 0F OR BELOW.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGH OUT. INSTD TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: NO LICENSED DUMPSTER OR CONTRACT AVAILABLE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.

Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock

Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST KITS ON SITE. PROVIDE SAME.

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector notes: NO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGE ENOUGH BASINS TO COMPLETE SUBMERGE IN BASIN OF SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MULTI USE EQUIPMENT. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE OF GALVANIZED METAL OR BETTER, ATTACHED GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: HOLE IN WALL AND GAPS AROUND DOOR FRAME IN TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO SEAL ALL GAPS AND HOLES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Iyanna's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Iyanna's on file is from Nov 5, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Iyanna's?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Iyanna's.

Has Iyanna's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Iyanna's have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Iyanna's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

How often is Iyanna's inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Iyanna's is inspected about once every two years on average.

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