3 Jjj's Better Taste Jamaican Jerk Restaurant
Last inspected: Jun 11, 2018
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Score
Across the available record, 3 Jjj's Better Taste Jamaican Jerk Restaurant has 16 inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 11, 2018. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at 3 Jjj's Better Taste Jamaican Jerk Restaurant since Jun 11, 2018, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded 10 times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so 3 Jjj's Better Taste Jamaican Jerk Restaurant is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jun 11, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR REACH-IN COOLER DOORS ON TWO DOOR COOLER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR PEPSI COOLER(DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY). REPLACE'SEAL DAMAGED GASKET ON PRODUCE COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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May 9, 2018
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEPSIT REACHI-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED SWEET POTATOES 60.8F, RIBS 54.1F, CURRY GOAT 54.3F, JERK CHICKEN 53.2F, AND JERK CHICKEN TACOS 46.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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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 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2069781 ON 7-13-17 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-0101B
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR REACH-IN COOLER DOORS ON TWO DOOR COOLER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR PEPSI COOLER(DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY). REPLACE'SEAL DAMAGED GASKET ON PRODUCE COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOM(CIGARETTE BUTTS) AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 13, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS ON PREP TABLE , (26)PRE PACKAGED DINNERS FOR TRANSPOTATION ON FOOD TRUCK MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, PORK,CHICKEN WITH MACARONI/CHEESE,SWEET POTATOES,GREENS AT 90.5F, 96.8F. ALSO APPROX 10-LBS OF CURRY GOAT INSIDE COOLER AT 47.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX 40-LBS AT COST APPROX $175.00,CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND ALL PREPED, COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABLED, DATED. ALSO ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED . MUST INSTALL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTRIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREP, STORAGE AND WAHROOM AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Aug 24, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2016
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGES BEHIND FRONT WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND AUDIO EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.
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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, SINKS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE REAR EXPOSED SINK TO WALL. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND INOPERABLE BULBS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Aug 15, 2016
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE RUNNING ON PIPING ALONG WEST WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA, OVER 100 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGE BEHIND FRONT WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART BEHIND AUDIO EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BETWEEN LARGE BARRELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, ALONG WALLS, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.
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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, SINKS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE REAR EXPOSED SINK TO WALL. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE SOILED WASHCLOTHS IN CLOSET IN TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 22, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE REAR EXPOSED SINK TO WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jul 15, 2016
Suspected Food Poisoning
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-COOLER, JERK CHICKEN 75.9F, CURRY GOAT 62.4F, CURRY CHICKEN 58.1F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 53.3F, DRESSING 51.8F, GROUND BEEF 47.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $100 AND 30LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED SINKS. FRONT EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SINK AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND HAND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR CLOSET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE FRONT EXPOSED SINK TO WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 23, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN NORTH WASHROOM.
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Jun 14, 2016
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED RIBS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 56.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL FOOD INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DUIRNG STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NOT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWLS. MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED MISSING FAUCET AND HOT WATER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCER AND HOT WATER HANDLE FOR PROPER UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT SANITATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-9-16:38-PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA(HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOM.
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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, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLES AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Mar 9, 2016
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.
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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, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLES AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(SMOKE BUILDUP). CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP/SMOKE BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA(HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Mar 2, 2016
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF WRAPPED JERK TACOS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F-63.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED SINK NOT MAINTAINED, DRAINPIPE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AND WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FRONT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING UNTIL REAR EXPOSED SINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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 SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN STORAGE NEAR REAR PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREA NEAR WASHROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER ALONG SOUTH WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.
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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, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLES AND PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(SMOKE BUILDUP). CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP/SMOKE BUILDUP).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA(HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF). REPAIR VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 9, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE FROM THE REACH IN (ICE CREAM) FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Jul 1, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE (2DOOR) REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. RAW CHICKEN 48.0F-54.9F AND RIBS 48.2F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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: FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES: 25 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 40 IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND 40 IN THE REAR HALL/TOILET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATED SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE WHEN OPEN/OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE FROM THE REACH IN (ICE CREAM) FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER THE COOLERS AND WHEREEVER NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 15, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP DARK GROOVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE VENTS AND WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND PREP TABLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENT FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS.
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May 9, 2014
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS SOME GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,ALSO 1 LIGHT SHIELD COVER AND BULB MISSING AT VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BULB AND COVER
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was 3 Jjj's Better Taste Jamaican Jerk Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at 3 Jjj's Better Taste Jamaican Jerk Restaurant on file is from Jun 11, 2018. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at 3 Jjj's Better Taste Jamaican Jerk Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at 3 Jjj's Better Taste Jamaican Jerk Restaurant.
Has 3 Jjj's Better Taste Jamaican Jerk Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at 3 Jjj's Better Taste Jamaican Jerk Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at 3 Jjj's Better Taste Jamaican Jerk Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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