Jacks Wicker Park
Last inspected: Jun 4, 2024
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Score
Jacks Wicker Park appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2022. Inspectors last stopped by on Jun 4, 2024. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around five violations per visit versus roughly two violations earlier in the record.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Jacks Wicker Park's latest score of 64 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 4, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEMICAL SANITIZING DISH MACHINE NOT IN USE WITHOUT CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CHLORINE SANITIZER HAS A MINIMUM PPM CONCENTRATION OF 50 PPM BUT NOT TO EXCEED 200 PPM. THE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. THE DISH MACHINE WAS NOT IN USE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. MACHINE TAGGED PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, INCLUDING IN THE MAIN BAR AREA, THE BASEMENT, THE DISH ROOM, THE DINING ROOM, AND THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MINIMIZE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER RECEPTACLE FILLED PAST CAPACITY WITH LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE LIDS ARE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) GARBAGE TRUCK PICKED UP GARBAGE. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINKS IN BARS WITH NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON THE FLOOR IN THE MAIN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS.
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64
Jun 28, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-204.11 OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON FILTERS OF HOOD LOCATED ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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95
Jun 21, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SINK CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND FULLY SUPPLIED IN TOILET ROOM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF DUST ON FILTERS OF HOOD LOCATED ABOVE COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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86
Jun 10, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. ALSO OBSERVED A BROKEN SELF-CLOSER AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON FILE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FACILITY MAY HIRE.
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Jun 9, 2022
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINKS NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT FAR RIGHT HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM (72.6F) INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. SERVICE TECHNICIAN ARRIVED ON SITE AND NOW ALL SINKS ARE MAINTAINED BETWEEN 102F - 105F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TRICKLE OF WATER AT FAR RIGHT HAND SINK IN THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM. WATER IS NOT SUFFICIENT CAPACITY TO MEET THE PEAK WATER DEMANDS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE FACILITY MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. SUPPLIES MUST INCLUDE ADEQUATE SANITIZER THAT ELIMINATES NOROVIRUS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES TO PROPERLY HANDLE BODILY FLUID SPILLS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES IN ACKNOWLEDGMENT OF REPORTING AGREEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER WITH NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS. ALSO OBSERVED A BROKEN SELF-CLOSER AT THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE STORAGE AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: THE THIRD STALL OF THE WOMEN TOILET ROOM AND THE STORAGE CLOSET LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ON FILE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT FACILITY MAY HIRE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jacks Wicker Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jacks Wicker Park on file is from Jun 4, 2024. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jacks Wicker Park?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jacks Wicker Park.
Has Jacks Wicker Park's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jacks Wicker Park have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jacks Wicker Park means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jacks Wicker Park inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jacks Wicker Park is inspected around three times per year on average.
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