Fire Jerk
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2019
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Score
Fire Jerk appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2014. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 19, 2019. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Fire Jerk since Aug 19, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around six violations each.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 19, 2019
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE SHALL BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 18, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND NO CITATION ISSUED MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: VARIETY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED ( ,FISH, CHICKEN, COOKED BEEF, ETC.) STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN AND COOLER AND 2 DOOR COOLER. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED.INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND SAUCE BUILD UP ON EQUIPMENT, SHELVES, WALLS, FLOOR, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSONAL ITEMS, GAS CAN, BOXES, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESS OF SMOKE IN THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION . INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN WITH A SCREEN. SCREEN HAD AN APPROXIMATE 6 INCH HOLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 3, 2017
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE GROCERY BAGS AND PROPERLY STORE CHICKEN IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS 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: VENTILATION HOOD CLEANED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM 2-19-16 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS 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: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Feb 19, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(1LB OF RAW SHRIMP AND 9LBS OF RAW CHICKEN)IN WALK-IN COOLER AT INTERNAL TEPERATURE RANGING FROM 48-49F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED THAT COLD FOODS TO BE HELD, STORED AT 40F OR LOWER. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS.APPROX. WT. 10LBS AND APPROX VALUE $20.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER UNDER PREP TABLES AND TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL PRECOOKED AND PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLER WITH NAME AND DATE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLE AND INSIDE COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS,LIGHT SHEILDS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICE NOT WORKING PROPERLY ON TOILET ROOM DOOR. MUST REPAIR,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 15, 2014
License
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: OBSERVED CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN DUSTY CEILING VENT IN REAR RESTROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR CHECK TO MAKE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOSE CONNECTED TO MOP SINK NO BACK FLOW DEVICE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BEFORE USING A HOSE. HOSE REMOVED AT THIS TIME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Fire Jerk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Fire Jerk on file is from Aug 19, 2019. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Fire Jerk?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Fire Jerk.
Has Fire Jerk's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fire Jerk have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Fire Jerk 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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