Flames Jamican Jerk

316 E 95Th St, Chicago, IL 60619

African

Last inspected: Jun 11, 2021

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Flames Jamican Jerk has three inspections on file, the first dated 2019. On Jun 11, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Flames Jamican Jerk's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jun 11, 2021; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “allergen training as required”, which has been cited three times.

Flames Jamican Jerk's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 11, 2021

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OIL BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER IN FOOD SERVICE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH BROKEN GASKET SEALS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED ANOTHER TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN FOOD PREP AREA WITH BROKEN DOOR HANDLE WITH SHARP EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOR ANY EMPLOYEE HANDLING FOOD ON SITE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR ENROLLED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

May 21, 2019

Reinspection

2 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE POLICY AND . MUST INCLUDE DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: : NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: : FOUND NO SELF CLOSING TOILET ROOM DOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ISTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

May 17, 2019

License

1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.

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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: INSUFFICIENT REFRIDGERATION TO SUPPORT MENU. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REFRIDGERATION. AIR TEMPERATURE FOR COOLER ON SITE IS 66.5F MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL COOLING UNIT.PRIORITY VIOLATION

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANU UP POLICY OR KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATLY 10 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING TOILET ROOM DOOR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ISTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Flames Jamican Jerk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Flames Jamican Jerk on file is from Jun 11, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Flames Jamican Jerk?

Across the inspection record, “allergen training as required” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Flames Jamican Jerk.

Has Flames Jamican Jerk's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Flames Jamican Jerk have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Flames Jamican 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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