Yinkres Nigerian Restaurant

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Inspections

1. Jun 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS AT 2407 W LUNT SIDE STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGOUT AND MAINTAIN.

2. Oct 3, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     COKE STAND UP REACH IN COOLER THERMOMETER BROKEN. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED 1/4 INCH GAP AT FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR SWEEP. MUST RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED GREASE/FOOD BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE HAS EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MUST UPDATE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

3. Apr 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERAURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING FISH AND CHICKEN ARE BEING SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012

   • Serious Priority

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED TEN 10 GALLON IGLOO COOLERS BEING USED FOR CATERING HOT FOOD. OBSERVED PREVIOUSLY RETURNED COOLERS SHOWING EVIDENCE THAT THE INTERIOR OF COOLER IS BEING USED DIRECTLY AS A FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. COOLERS ARE NOT DESIGNED OR CONSTRUCTED TO BE USED AS A DIRECT FOOD CONTACT SURFACE. PROVIDE BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD AND INTERIOR OF COOLER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED 2 POTS ON SITE THAT DO NOT FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR INSTALL LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO SULLY SUBMERGE ALL POTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOOR GOING INTO KITCHEN BEING REPAIRED WITH DUCT TAPE. RESTORE FLOOR TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DRY STORAGE ROOM CONTAINING LARGE COOLER WITH BROKEN GLASS DOOR. REPAIR COOLER TO A WORKING CONDITION OR STORE COOLER PROPERLY TO BE ABLE TO BE CLEANED AND NOT CAUSE HARBORAGE.

4. Oct 10, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE FOLLOWING THE NEW CODE AND GUIDELINES. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE VERIFICATION OF POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES NEEDED AS OUTLINED IN THE POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED IMPROPER LABELING ON READY TO EAT AND TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH PRODUCT NAME AND USE BY DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS FROM PREP DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED FOOD INGREDIENTS STORED IN CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTENTS NAME ON FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS THAT ARE OUT OF ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN GROCERY BAGS INSIDE FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED DAMAGED WOODEN SPOON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED LARGE POT UNABLE TO FIT INSIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REMOVE POT.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MISSING COVING ALONG THE WALL AND FLOOR JUNCTION IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEES WHO HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE.

5. Jul 31, 2018 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE/PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED MILK COOLER IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NEEDS THERMOMETER. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED MOP NEED TO BE HUNG TO DRY AFTER USE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND TO MAINTAIN

6. Apr 5, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     HOOD AND FILTERS WITH GREASE BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     MISSING COVING/ BASE BOARD AT KITCHEN AND PIZZA AREA INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN PRIMED.INSTRUCTED TO PAINT,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH ,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. CEILING TILES IN PIZZA AREA WITH HOLES INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

   • Not serious Minor

     VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

     FOUND DOUGH MIXER STORED AND USED AT STORAGE AREA BUY THE DINING AREA,ALSO NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT PIZZA PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINKS UNDER THE CITY PLUMBING CODE, OR RELOCATE DOUGH MIXER IN THE KITCHEN.UN THREAD FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND MOP SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THREAD FAUCET. NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE INSTALLED AT ESPRESSO MACHINE WATER LINE FRONT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

7. Jun 16, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE ACCUMULATION IN UPRIGHT FREEZERS ON WEST WALL IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. GROCERY BAGS USED TO STORE FOOD IN FREEZER AND ALUMINUM FOIL ON EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST FREEZER, AND DISCONTINUE USE OF GROCERY BAGS AND ALUMINUM FOIL AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     OBSERVED INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. ALSO, STOVE AND FRYER HAVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     OBSERVED FLOOR IN STORAGE ROOM OFF CUSTOMER DINING AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN CUSTOMER DINING AREA, STORAGE ROOM, AND TOILET ROOM. CEILING VENT IN DINING AREA ABOVE THE CUSTOMER COUNTER HAS EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION. WINDOW (WEST WALL) IN THE DINING AREA HAS PEELING PAINT. ALSO, HOOD AND FILTERS HAVE GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

     LIGHT SHIELDS IN STORAGE ROOM HAS UNKNOWN DEBRIS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Minor

     APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

     OBSERVED STAFF NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE HANDLING FOOD IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN.

8. Aug 7, 2015 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     Above violation still remaining(Excess debris and clutter in rear storage room, shall be removed. stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage).

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     Above violation still remaining(Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection).

9. Jul 31, 2015 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

     Found front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, shall be repaired/rodent proofed. Citation issued 7-38-020, Serious Violation.

   • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

     CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

     Found/observed no food certified food manager with City of Chicago food sanitation certificate, while preparing/ handling potentially hazardous foods at time of inspection(soups, deli meats, etc..)Citation issued 7-38-012 Serious violation.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

     Found some food items not properly dated in coolers, and reach in freezer, must properly date food items in coolers, and reach in freezer.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

     Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Front counter had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

     Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Rear kitchen storage shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     Floors under heavy equipment, rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area, shall be replaced/repaired. Wall that had exposed plaster, hole by prep cooler area, shall be repaired/sealed.

   • Not serious Minor

     PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

     Excess debris and clutter in rear storage room, shall be removed. stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.

   • Not serious Minor

     FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

     Must provide food handlers list for next routine inspection.

10. May 7, 2014 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

11. Apr 21, 2014 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

      FOUND REACH IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINIG PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. 44.5F. MUST BE AT 40F AND BELOW. FOUND REACH IN FREEZER TURNED OFF. CRITICAL VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

      FOUND NO BARRIERS BETWEEN CUSTOMER AND EMPLOYEE PREPARATION AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

      FOUND RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE BASEMENT. OBERVED ABOUT 100 RAT DROPPINGS. BASEMENT NOT USED FOR FOOD STORAGE. BASEMENT ACCESSIBLE FOR GAS/ELECTRIC METER READING AND HOT WATER TANK MAINTENANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. BUSINESS CUURENTLY NOT OPEN.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      FOUND NO OUTSIDE DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND NO STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.