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Irie Jerk #2

205 W 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
African
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2023
70
Score
Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2023. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Irie Jerk #2's record stops at Mar 23, 2023, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up three times.

Irie Jerk #2's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
5
Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERD SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH AND RED BEANS & RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEE'S TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
2
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD WITH IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURES: NOTED 10lbs OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 58.6F SITTING ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE, 10lbs OF RAW FISH AT 56.3F INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER AND 2(20lbs) PANS OF COOKED OX TAILS AT 73.2F INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 60lbs at $400. PRIORTY CITATION #7-38-005.
22
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSEVRVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPER LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
37
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER: FLOORS WALLS AND SHELVING, ALSO MUST DEFROST AND DETAIL CLEAN THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
57
70
Jun 2, 2022
License
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORIRTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010)
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/2-3/4" GAP AT FRONT AND REAR DOORS OF THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF ALL SAID DOORS.
38
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARDS IN BETWEEN BOTH DRAIN BOARDS OF 3-COMP. SINK NEXT TO 1-COMP. SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
39
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT INVERTED ON TOP OF SHELVE IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED PIC TO INVERT ALL SAID ITEMS.
44
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP IN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYER IN THE FRONT PREP ARER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DUST BUILD UP IN LIGHT SHIELD AND CEILING VENTS ALL THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP SITTING INSIDE MOP SINK BASING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM FOR WET MOPS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULBS IN DISH WASHING AREA, VENTILATION HOOD, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Irie Jerk #2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Irie Jerk #2 on file is from Mar 23, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Irie Jerk #2?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Irie Jerk #2.

Has Irie Jerk #2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Irie Jerk #2 have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Irie Jerk #2 means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.

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