Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine
Last inspected: Nov 2, 2017
100
Score
Public records show 12 inspections at Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Nov 2, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine's inspection history hasn't been updated since Nov 2, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited nine times.
Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 2, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 10, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK-IN COOLER NOT HOLDING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS COOKED GOAT,OXTAIL AND CHICKEN AT 40F AND BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMPERATURES OF 50F TO 79F THEY ARE PORK 79F,OXTAIL 50F,CHICKEN 50F,AND GOAT 50F.TOTAL AMMOUNT OF FOOD VOLUNTARILY DISTROYED 117LBS-$126,27 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TIN FOIL LINERS ON HOT LINE EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO R.EMOVE TIN FOIL AND TO USE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED GREASE TRAP GREASY AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED MANAGMENT TO CLEAN GRASE OFF EXTERIOR AND MAINTAIN GREASE BOX.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR TILES MISSING AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK/REAR FOOD PREP AREA ALSO FLOOR UNDER GREASE TRAP AT TWO COMPARTMENT BROKEN UP.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AT THESE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED LIGHT SHIELDS GREASY UNDER HOT LINE HOOD.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN SHIELDS.
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Jan 17, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: POTS AND PANS NOT PROPERLY (INVERTED)STORED AFTER SANITIZING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROPERLY STORE MULTI-USE UTENSILS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDLE AT ONE DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FOOD PREP AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPLACE HANDLE,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REACH IN COOLER ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD PARTICULATES. INSTRUCTD MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED HOOD AND HOOD SCREENS GREASY AT HOT LINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.MANAGEMENT ORDERED FOODHANDLER TO PUT ON HAIR RESTRAINT. FOODHANDLER COMPLIED.
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May 27, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON 2-DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN IN THE REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED LINENS BEING STORED IMPROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITZER WATER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET, INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Jul 14, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY UNDER DEEP FRYERS. METAL SHEETS THAT COVERS THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN AND RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON CEILING WALL BY THE SOUTH EXIT DOOR AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Jun 30, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK AT BAR AREA NOT MAINTAINED, UNABLE TO USE DUE TO WASTE LINE CONNECTION FROM ICE BIN IS ATTACHED ON SIDE OF DRAIN PIPE OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK,SO WHEN SINK IS USED FOR HAND WASHING WATER OVERFLOWS ON FLOOR.INSTRUCTED TO RE-ROUTE WASTE LINE CONNECTION SUCH IT DRAIN ON FLOOR DRAIN,CAP OR CHANGE THE WATER PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO WASH HAND AT FRONT PREP/SERVING AREA CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED .A BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON TOP THE LID ALSO WASTE OIL ON GROUND UNDER AND AROUND THE SAID CONTAINER. FOUND OUTSIDE OF REAR DOOR AND ALONG THE SIDEWALK,UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENTS:DEEP FRYER WHICH WAS FULL WITH RAIN DIRTY RUSTY WATER, DIRTY BUCKETS WITH DIRTY RAGS,PLASTIC CONTAINERS STACKED ON GROUND ETC.A LOT OF ITEMS STORED ON CEMENT.OBSERVED 5 RAT HOLES ON GROUND BETWEEN THE SIDEWALK AND FENCE IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EQUIPMENT MENTIONED FROM OUTSIDE,SEAL HOLES.NEED TO CLEAN WASTE OIL CONTAINER,AND GROUND TO MINIMIZE RODENT,INSECT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOOD BENCHES/SHELF SURFACE IS POROUS AND DIRTY UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. CEMENT BLOCKS STORED UNDER THE SINK TO HOLD WATER DISCHARGE PIPES UNDER THE TWO COMPARTMENT SINK AND PIECES OF WOODS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT ARE DIRTY WITH GREASE AND GRIMES,POROUS SURFACE UNABLE TO CLEAN.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BRICKS AND WOOD IN QUESTIONS,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS WITH GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP,INCLUDED DEEP FRYERS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP ON FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,SPECIALLY UNDER DEEP FRYERS. METAL SHEETS THAT COVERS THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,BROKEN AND RUSTY,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLES ON CEILING WALL BY THE SOUTH EXIT DOOR AT BAR AREA,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: GRIMES ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP/KITCHEN AREA,NEED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BY DRY STORSGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT NOT SHIELDED INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND SMALL LEAK AT DRAINAGE PIPING AT BAR HANDSINK.
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Mar 5, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA. THE HOT WATER AT THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK REACHED 140F AFTER 1 MINUTE. COLD WATER WAS PRESENT AT ALL OTHER SINKS IN FACILITY AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CONTACTED A PLUMBER DURING INSPECTION WHO WAS ABLE TO REPAIR THE SINK AND PROVIDE COLD RUNNING WATER, UNDER CITY PRESSURE DURING INSPECTION. CITATION ISSUED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-30.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE RUBBER GASKETS IN THE REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE JUICE BAR AREA TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE SCOOPS FOR DRY FOODS WITH HANDLE OUT OF FOOD OR IN A SEPERATE CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Apr 5, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL BURROWS ON CEMENT AND DIRT OUTSIDE REAR WALKWAY. PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HOT HOLDING POTS,IN REAR AREA. ALSO A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP/JUICE AREA BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID ITEM
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING/ BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Mar 27, 2013
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: FOUND 2 CONTAINERS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 48.5F ,49F; ALSO TWO CONTAINERS OF COOKED OXTAIL AT TEMP OF 51.7F TO 55.1F. BOTH FOOD PRODUCTS WERE STORED INSIDE THE TWO DOOR COOLER,WHICH UNIT MAINTAINS AIR TEMP OF 41.4F. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. POUNDS 45, VALUE 394.67.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOG PROVIDED AT PRESENT TIME. INFORMATION ON FOOD TEMPERATURE GIVEN. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE(MANAGER AND MYSELF)OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF PREMISES: BEHIND HOT WATER TANKS,UNDER SHELVES,ON TOP UNUSED SERVING PLATES AND FURNACE STORAGE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA. MORE THAN 30 DROPPINGS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD CONTAINERS OR FOOD GRADE BAGS TO STORE FOOD PRODUCTS
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HOT HOLDING POTS,IN REAR AREA. ALSO A SPLASH GUARD IS NEEDED AT FRONT PREP/JUICE AREA BETWEEN THE ONE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL BURROWS ON CEMENT AND DIRT OUTSIDE REAR WALKWAY
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: REMOVE DIRTY ALUMINUM FOIL ON TOP THE GREASE TRAP,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID ITEM
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING/ BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Oct 25, 2011
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL CLEAN UTENSILS ON SHELVES AND ON COUNTERS THROUGHOUT,AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REFINISH WORN OUT WOODEN TABLES WITH CUTS IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS ON INSIDE OVENS.
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May 21, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving, and storage room areas need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.damaged ceiling tiles shall be replaced. walls in rear prep area need detailed cleaning.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.light shields in rear prep area need cleaning.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers, prep areas, and bathrooms need cleaning.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine on file is from Nov 2, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine.
Has Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Good to Go Jamaican Cuisine 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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