Coconut Jerk Hut

1652 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60649

African

Last inspected: Jun 15, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

With just two inspections in the record, there isn't enough history to establish a clear pattern. The newest entry in the record is dated Jun 15, 2010. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Coconut Jerk Hut since Jun 15, 2010, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around three violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Coconut Jerk Hut is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 15, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Jun 10, 2010

License

3 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE DUE TO SEAL AROUND DOOR BEING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT AIR DOESN'T ESCAPE.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH ANDERSON PEST CONTROL. TECHNICIAN HAS NOT BROUGHT A LOG BOOK WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (MSDS SHEETS AND COPIES OF STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSES) TO ESTABLISHMENT. MUST OBTAIN LOG BOOK.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. OBSERVED A GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT IN REAR OF PREMISES FULL OF TRASH AND OTHER ITEMS. PREVIOUS OWNER OF ESTABLISHMENT HAD A FIRE AND TRASH WAS PLACED IN THIS UNIT. NEW OWNER HAS A NEW UNIT WITH ANOTHER COMPANY AND HAD BEEN UNSUCCESSFUL IN HAVING OLD UNIT REMOVED. OWNER MADE A CALL AND COMPANY STATED THEY WOULD REMOVE UNIT LATER TODAY. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM REAR OF ESTABLISHMENT INSIDE ENCLOSED UNIT. ITEMS INCLUDED A SINK, WOOD PIECES, PAPER, TRASH). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TALL WEEDS OUTSIDE OF THE ENCLOSED UNIT AS WELL.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Coconut Jerk Hut last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Coconut Jerk Hut on file is from Jun 15, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Coconut Jerk Hut's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Coconut Jerk Hut have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Coconut Jerk Hut 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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