Caribbean Jerk and Bar-B-Que Pit
Last inspected: Jun 16, 2015
86
Score
The health department has logged 11 inspections at Caribbean Jerk and Bar-B-Que Pit, the earliest from 2011. The most recent report on file is from Jun 16, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 16, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around four violations compared to roughly eight violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Caribbean Jerk and Bar-B-Que Pit is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Jun 16, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOOLER IN PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF DUST AND CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT
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Jun 3, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,MAC & CHEESE 45.9F TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB TOTAL COST $15.00,CHICKEN 50.1F,TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS,TOTAL COST $70.00,TOTAL WEIGHT FOR ALL PRODUCTS ARE 21L,AND TOTAL COST FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS ARE $85.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1434780 DATE 04-11-2014(30)LABEL CO0OKED F0OODS STORED IN COOLERS(32)REPLACE CUTTING BOARD THAT IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH OPEN SEAMS,REMOVE RUST FOM METAL SHELVING NEST TO 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(35)CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENTS IN WASHROOM,REPAIR BOTTOM AND SIDES OF REAR OUTSIDE STPRM DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLSTION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOOLER IN PREP AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF DUST AND CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Apr 11, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE CUTTING BOARD THAT IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH OPEN SEAMS. REMOVE RUST FROM METAL SHELVING NEXT TO 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENTS IN WASHROOM. REPAIR BOTTOM AND SIDE OF REAR OUTSIDE STORM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA FILLED WITH SMOKE, MUST REPAIR. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER TANK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR ( CHAIR, LADDER, FANS etc) FROM SIDE OF UNUSED BBQ PITT.
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Apr 1, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA FILLED WITH SMOKE, MUST REPAIR. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER TANK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
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Mar 25, 2014
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. OX TAILS-52.1F, CURRY CHICKEN-49.9F, JERK CHICKEN-65.2F, JERK CHICKEN WINGS-65.2F, CABBAGE-49.1F, BEANS AND RICE- 49.6F. ALL PRE-COOKED FOODS THAT ARE REFRIGERATED MUST BE COOLED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS WITHIN 6 HOURS(140-70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70-40 IN 4 HOURS). COOLING PROCESS SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED. PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. 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: EVIDENCE OF ROACHES OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 1 LARGE AND 6 BABY ROACHES SEEN CRAWLING ON UPPER WALL ABOVE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 20 GNATS ON PREMISES IN SAME AREA AND IN DINING ROOM. MUST CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST A SERVICE VISIT, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-26-13 ON REPORT# 1154953 NOT CORRECTED:-30- PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED.-33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.-34-FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.-35- STAINED CEILING TILES FOUND IN ALL AREAS. -41- UNUSED EQUIPMENT STILL FOUND IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED(CLUTTERED AND NOT CLEAN) WHICH CAN BE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 29.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER WHERE PLASTIC COATING IS MISSING. REMOVE ALL DIRTY BOXES FROM SHELVES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, CLEAN AND RE-PAINT AREA. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA FILLED WITH SMOKE, MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER TANK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Oct 11, 2013
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 50.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FISH 50.9F-51.2F, YAMS 50.4F, RICE 48.1F, AND MACARONI AND CHEESE 46.9F, STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOOD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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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, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Apr 10, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 26, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST, PEELING PAINT, ETC AND REPAIR/REPLACE SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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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.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 26, 2012
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, ETC. REMOVE CARDBOARD ON SHELVES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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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.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Nov 13, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
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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 LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND REAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. COPIES NOT ACCEPTABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, ETC. REMOVE CARDBOARD ON SHELVES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR, CLEANING AND PAINTING IN LOBBY, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE AND BARBECUE PIT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE COOLERS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.
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Jan 20, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Jerk and Bar-B-Que Pit last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Jerk and Bar-B-Que Pit on file is from Jun 16, 2015. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribbean Jerk and Bar-B-Que Pit?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Jerk and Bar-B-Que Pit.
Has Caribbean Jerk and Bar-B-Que Pit's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Caribbean Jerk and Bar-B-Que Pit have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caribbean Jerk and Bar-B-Que Pit 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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