Carribean Jerk Palace
Last inspected: Apr 12, 2024
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Score
Carribean Jerk Palace has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. Inspectors last stopped by on Apr 12, 2024. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Carribean Jerk Palace's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 12, 2024; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near eight violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited five times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 12, 2024
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER OR POSTED CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED (COOKED CHICKEN, COOKED PORK). INSTRUCTED TO ENSURE AT LEAST ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER IS ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLADE NO LONGER EASILY REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CAN OPENER BLADE AND REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS EASILY REMOVABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WALLS AND DOORWAYS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND MADE OF MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL AND DOORWAY SURFACES WITH MATERIALS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY FOR ALL AREAS EXPOSED TO OBNOXIOUS ODORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FOOD THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOOD THERMOMETER TO ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES ARE MAINTAINED SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS (KNIFE, SCRAPER) STORED IN-BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC TUB USED AS SCOOP IN BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC TUB AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF DRY FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 27, 2024
License
3 critical violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT INSUFFICIENT TEMPERATURES FOR COLD HOLDING: COOKED CHICKEN AT 50.2F IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.6F OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION IN THE REAR PREP AREA, COOKED CHICKEN AT 74.4F OUTSIDE OF REFRIGERATION IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW FOR COLD HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED ALL MENTIONED FOOD ITEMS ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION (#21).
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED TURKEY IN UPRIGHT WARMER IN REAR AREA FOUND TO BE AT 116.1F FOR HOT HOLDING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE FOR HOT HOLDING. PERSON-IN-CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED COOKED TURKEY ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF TUMBLER USED TO MIX CHICKEN AND MARINADE TO BE CONSTRUCTED OF UNSAFE MATERIAL, RUSTING, AND IN GENERAL POOR REPAIR WITH EVIDENCE OF PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE USE OF TUMBLER AND REPLACE WITH NSF-APPROVED EQUIPEMENT THAT IS CONSTRUCTED OF SMOOTH, SAFE, AND EASILY-CLEANABLE MATERIALS FOR PREPARING FOOD. TAGGED EQUIPMENT FOR INSPECTION ON-SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC TUB USED AS SCOOP IN BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PLASTIC TUB AND REPLACE WITH UTENSIL WITH A HANDLE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF DRY FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS (KNIFE, SCRAPER) STORED IN-BETWEEN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL IN THE KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF FOOD THERMOMETER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE FOOD THERMOMETER TO ENSURE NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES ARE MAINTAINED SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CAN OPENER IN REAR KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH BLADE NO LONGER EASILY REMOVABLE FOR CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD CAN OPENER BLADE AND REPLACE WITH MODEL THAT IS EASILY REMOVABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WALLS AND DOORWAYS THROUGHOUT ALL AREAS OF THE FACILITY TO BE IN POOR REPAIR AND MADE OF MATERIALS THAT ARE NOT SMOOTH OR EASILY-CLEANABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE WALL AND DOORWAY SURFACES WITH MATERIALS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY-CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM IN BOTH EMPLOYEE WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION SYSTEM OF SUFFICIENT CAPACITY FOR ALL AREAS EXPOSED TO OBNOXIOUS ODORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Carribean Jerk Palace last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Carribean Jerk Palace on file is from Apr 12, 2024. The public record contains two inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Carribean Jerk Palace?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Carribean Jerk Palace.
Has Carribean Jerk Palace's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Carribean Jerk Palace have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Carribean Jerk Palace means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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