Yassa African Carribean Resturant
Last inspected: Jun 17, 2014
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Score
The health department has logged five inspections at Yassa African Carribean Resturant, the earliest from 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 17, 2014. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Yassa African Carribean Resturant's record stops at Jun 17, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Yassa African Carribean Resturant on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 17, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINER UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST AND CLEAN EXTERIOR OF KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND SOME FLOOR TILES ARE IN POOR REPAIR,MUST REPLACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE PREP AREA AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR 3 COMPRTMENT SINK
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS IN PREP AREA,MUST PROVIDE
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Jun 19, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER NEAR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF CEILING IN REAR STORAGE. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AREA. SEAL HOLES IN WALLS BEHIND PREP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS (DEAD INSECTS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jun 11, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: 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.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 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.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, CABINETS, COUNTER, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(DEAD ROACHES). ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER NEAR REACH-IN COOLER. REMOVE PEELING PAINT OFF CEILING IN REAR STORAGE. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS (DEAD INSECTS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Sep 28, 2012
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISHES BEING WASHED AND RINSED, BUT NOT SANITIZED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOORS AND SHELVES IN CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS, SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, IN DINING AREAS, BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED 10 LARGE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FREEZER IN DISH WASHING/PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS(REMOVE ALL GREASE & FOOD BUILD-UP), REQUEST ADDITIONAL SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL, REPAIR RIGHT SIDE OF FRONT EXIT DOOR(1/4 INCH GAP NOTED ALONG THE SIDE), REPAIR ALL BROKEN AND LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN FREEZERS AND BULK FOODS STORED IN CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL PLASTIC STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE MUST BE REPLACED. MUST USE FOOD GRADE APPROVED STORAGE BAGS INSTEAD OF BLACK PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WHEN STORING FOODS IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, ALL SINKS, ALL CABINETS IN WASHROOMS, ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS, COMMERCIAL OVEN, HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, BBQ GRILLS STORED IN REAR, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL CUTTING BOARDS THAT HAVE DEEP INDENTATIONS AND CANNOT BE ADEQUATELY CLEANED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL LOOSE FLOOR TILES AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT FROM CEILING IN FOOD PREP AREA AND REPAIR IT. MUST ALSO REPAIR SECTION OF CEILING THAT WAS LEAKING AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION IN WEST DINING AREA. ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS MUST BE CLEANED AND/OR PAINTED. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENTS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELIMINATE CLUTTER FROM STORAGE AREAS ON SIDE THAT USED TO BE THE CLOTHING STORE(714 E. 79TH).
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Apr 14, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR TOILET ROOM AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOMS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING IN DINNING ROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST REMOVE EXCESS CLUTTER IN THE REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Yassa African Carribean Resturant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Yassa African Carribean Resturant on file is from Jun 17, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Yassa African Carribean Resturant?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Yassa African Carribean Resturant.
Has Yassa African Carribean Resturant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Yassa African Carribean Resturant have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Yassa African Carribean Resturant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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