Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food
Last inspected: Oct 19, 2012
100
Score
Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food has been inspected 10 times since 2010. On Oct 19, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food is from Oct 19, 2012, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, which has been cited eight times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Oct 19, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 17, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: LIVE ROACHES (5) CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PREP AREAS AND ON OLD CAN GOODS. ALSO DEAD ROACHES NOTED IN SAME AREA.INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/17/12 (1285293) 24- FAUCETS STRIPPED FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. 29- NOT CORRECTED: 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC).
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD, FILTERS, MICROWAVES, LEGS, WHEELS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT, ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Oct 11, 2012
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: NOTED INFESTATION OF ROACHES, NUMEROUS LIVE ROACHES (OVER 30), CRAWLING IN CABINET UNDER PREP TABLE/CHOPPING BLOCK IN PREP AREA. ALSO LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. DEAD ROACHES NOTED ON STORAGE SHELF. INSTD TO ELIMINATE ALL ROACHES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 CRITICAL.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 9/17/12 (1285293) 24- FAUCETS STRIPPED FROM 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REPAIR AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING. 29- NOT CORRECTED: 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC). 35-REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS, REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (DUST, SMOKE BUILDUP). 41-REMOVE PROPANE TANK AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 CRITICAL.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION ABOVE.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 14 ABOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF HOOD, FILTERS, MICROWAVES, LEGS, WHEELS, ALL ATTACHED PIPING OF EQUIPMENT, ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN AND WORN SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN AND PAINT SAME. LIGHTSHIELDS THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES IS CLUTTERED AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED THRU-OUT (CLOTHING, EXCESSIVE PAPERS, OLD NON USED TV, LUGGAGE, NON-WORKING, UNUSED COOLERS, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL NON-USED, NON-RELATED RETAIL FOOD/RESTAURANT RELATED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE PREMISES.
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Sep 17, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED, FAUCET HANDLES STRIPPED, UNABLE TO TURN ON PROPERLY WITHOUT TOOL AND ALSO EXTREMELY LOW PRESSURE OF WATER. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 11/3/11 (REPORT 555304) NOT CORRECTED: 33-CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS. 34-FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC). 35-REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS, REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (DUST, SMOKE BUILDUP). 41-REMOVE PROPANE TANK AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR, WITH OPEN SEAMS, PITTED. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: PREMISES IS CLUTTERED AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES NOTED THRU-OUT (CLOTHING, EXCESSIVE PAPERS, OLD NON USED TV, LUGGAGE, ETC). INSTD TO REMOVE ALL NON-USED, NON-RELATED RETAIL FOOD/RESTAURANT RELATED ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE PREMISES.
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Nov 10, 2011
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS).
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC).
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE MISSING TILES ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (DUST, SMOKE BUILDUP). WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED (DEAD INSECTS).
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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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Nov 3, 2011
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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON EAST WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS ON SYRUP CONTAINERS AND COOLERS IN STORAGE AREA, 20-30 FLYING INSECTS INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER IN REAR, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE TOILETS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74614 COURT DATE 12-22-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS).
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC).
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS, REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (DUST, SMOKE BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED (DEAD INSECTS).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK AND REPAIR EAST TOILET IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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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. REMOVE PROPANE TANK AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Feb 16, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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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. WALLS NEED REPAIR AND PAINTING IN FRONT, HALLWAY, STORAGE AND REAR PREP AREAS (PEELING PAINT, MOLD, ETC). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN STORAGE AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. REPLACE DAMAGED CUSHIONS IN DINING BOOTHS.
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Feb 9, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED RICE 83.6F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES ON FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER IN FRONT PREP AREA, 1 LIVE ROACH ON WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK, 1 LIVE ROACH ON PALLET IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR. 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: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO VALID FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CABBAGE 143.5F IS PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST VALID CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE PROOF ON ENROLLMENT IN COURSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED PER MUNICIPAL CODE OF CHICAGO FROM REPORT# 233981 ON 5-18-10 AND #250487 ON 6-2-10. 30 LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS. 33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, FRYERS. 34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS (DEAD ROACHES). CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN (STANDING WATER) AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. 35 SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA AREA BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC (SPILLS). REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOM. 36 REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND WASHROOM. 38 PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. 41 REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, FRYERS, FREEZER, PREP TABLES.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS (DEAD ROACHES). CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN (STANDING WATER) AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR ALL WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC (SPILLS). REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROPERLY CONNECT AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT UTILITY SINK.
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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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE (MICROWAVE, FRYERS, ETC).
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Jun 2, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS. DEFROST REACH-IN FREEZERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, CUTTING BOARDS, FRYERS.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS (DEAD ROACHES). CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN (STANDING WATER) AND PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC (SPILLS). REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. GROUT LOOSE TILES ALONG WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES IN WASHROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED SINK AND WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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May 18, 2010
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN 53.6F STORED ON PREP TABLE, COOKED YAMS 58.3F, CABBAGE 56.9F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 80.5F, AND RICE 109.9F STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H59637
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING INSIDE CABINET UNDER CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT PREP AREA, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON PALLETS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT SIDE OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H59637
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, SINKS, CITTING BOARDS, PALLETS
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL STORAGE AREAS.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES, IN WALLS AND CEILINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ETC IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING IN REAR PREP AREA BEHIND 3-COMP SINK, COOKING EQUIPMENT ETC (SPILLS). REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. SEAL LOOSE BASBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREAS. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN FRONT PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. PROVIDE VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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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. REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN REAR STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food on file is from Oct 19, 2012. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food.
Has Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food 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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