Cjp Il Inc — Caribbean Jerk Palace III
Last inspected: Apr 17, 2024
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Score
Across the available record, Cjp Il Inc — Caribbean Jerk Palace III has seven inspections on file, the first dated 2022. The most recent report on file is from Apr 17, 2024. 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 Cjp Il Inc — Caribbean Jerk Palace III is from Apr 17, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near eight violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded nine times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Cjp Il Inc — Caribbean Jerk Palace III is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 17, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 15, 2024
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN IN HOT HOLD UNIT THAT WAS NOT ON AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 112-120 DEGRESS. PAN OF CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $300.00 10-15 POUNDS OF CHICKEN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WASHBOWL SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER 66.2 DEGREES INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING CHICKEN OUTSIDE WITH 1 LARGE OVERSIZED BBQ GRILL IN REAR ALLEY. COOKING/PREPARING/HANDLING OF ANY FOOD OUTSIDE IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO REMOVE GRILLS FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. DISCUSSED WITH OWNER COOKING/PREPARING/HANDLING OF ANY FOOD MUST BE FROM INSIDE PREMISES ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOOD HANDLERS ARE PUSHING LARGE BBQ PIT INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AT THIS TIME.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL CONTAINERS WITH BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTFICATE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT VENT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 7, 2023
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ADULTERATED FOOD; THREE DEAD GNATS OBSERVED IN THE BROWN SUGAR STORAGE CONTAINER. IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE DISCARD OF 25 LBS OF PRODUCTS $20.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS SUCH AS CURRY CHICKEN (45.9F), JERK CHICKEN (54.9F), BEEF ROAST (52.1F), SHREDDED CHICKEN FOR TACOS (47.7F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 200LBS $250.00 DISCARDED ON SITE. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, TURKEY LEG, BEEF ROAST) NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT AND COOKED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL, INSECT CONTROL DEVICE INSTALLED ABOVE A FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE THE MICROWAVE UNITS WERE STORED. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER TO RELOCATE SAID INSECT CONTROL DEVICE, SO THAT THE DEVICE IS NOT LOCATED OVER A FOOD PREPARATION AREA OR FOOD PREP TABLES.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-3 DEAD ROACHES ON A GLUE TRAP UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WITH THE DRY SPICES STORED AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES AND REPLACE WITH NEW TRAPS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A POT OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES, A STORAGE BIN WITH CUT CABBAGE, AND A STORAGE CONTAINER WITH RAW CHICKEN STORED ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS ATLEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TEMPERATURE GAUAGE ON THE WALK-IN COOLER NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID GAUAGE AND MAINTAIN, IN ORDER TO MONITOR THE TEMPERATURE OF THE EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2-3 CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE DRYING RACK NEAR THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DISCOLORATION AND DEEP CUTS. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE SAID CUTTING BOARDS OR REPLACE THEM, SO THAT THE SURFACES ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DAMAGED FLOOR TILE IN THE HALLWAY BY THE DISHWASHING AREA AND THE MOP SINK CLOSET. THERE WAS STANDING WATER INSIDE OF THE DAMAGED TILE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID FLOOR TILE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE SAID CLOSET AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
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Sep 21, 2022
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND WALL SURFACES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Sep 12, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT: CHICKEN WINGS 96.1F, DRESSING 117.5F, GREAN BEANS 123.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $300 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 85.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN HOT HOLDING AT 135F OR ABOVE. HOT HOLDING UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER: OXTAILS 50.3F, RAW FISH 50.4F, RAW SALMON 50.1F, COOKED BEANS 54.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 SEE PREVIOUS VIOLATION FOR CITATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(OXTAILS 157.1F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON WOODEN SHELVES IN SOUTH UTILITY ROOM, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITU FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND WALL SURFACES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 13, 2022
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PRODUCE COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Apr 5, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 11 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDAITON 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY STRIP HANGING IN CEILING NEAR WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKET ON PRODUCE COOLER DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS, MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTER IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cjp Il Inc — Caribbean Jerk Palace III last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cjp Il Inc — Caribbean Jerk Palace III on file is from Apr 17, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cjp Il Inc — Caribbean Jerk Palace III?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Cjp Il Inc — Caribbean Jerk Palace III.
Has Cjp Il Inc — Caribbean Jerk Palace III's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cjp Il Inc — Caribbean Jerk Palace III have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cjp Il Inc — Caribbean Jerk Palace III 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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