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Irie Jerk Express

130 E 51St St, Chicago, IL 60615
African
Last inspected: Feb 24, 2020
45
Score
High Risk

The health department has logged three inspections at Irie Jerk Express, the earliest from 2019. Irie Jerk Express was last inspected on Feb 24, 2020. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Irie Jerk Express's record stops at Feb 24, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 14 violations per visit versus roughly four violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

The city-wide average sits at 81, which Irie Jerk Express' 45 doesn't quite reach. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.

3
Inspections
0
Critical latest
2
Major latest
12
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 24, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS FOR PROPER HAND DRYING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEFT DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY ON PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRRIS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING IN WALL AROUND PIPE FITTING NEAR STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FILTER MISSING IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SOILED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL
47
45
Sep 27, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVING ON FLOOR AT WALL AROUND PREP AREA.
55
86
Sep 26, 2019
License
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE. ALSO THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE BY THE NEXT INSPECTION(UPON BEING INSPECTED)PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012.
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HEALTH POLICY IN PLACE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE COVING ON FLOOR AT WALL AROUND PREP AREA.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
70

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Irie Jerk Express last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Irie Jerk Express on file is from Feb 24, 2020. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Irie Jerk Express?

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

Has Irie Jerk Express' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Irie Jerk Express have averaged around 14 violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a high risk rating mean?

A high risk rating at Irie Jerk Express means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.

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