Jamaican Gates

10226 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628
African
Last inspected: Feb 23, 2026
70
Score
Medium Risk

Jamaican Gates has been inspected 33 times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Feb 23, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately and about 12 violations before that.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 32 times.

That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
7
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 23, 2026
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FEMALE FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA AND NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD WITH THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN VENTILATION HOOD.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: CFM WITH AN EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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May 9, 2025
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABEL WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-305.11 OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINING. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY IN THE DRY STORAGE AND CHEMICAL CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR CLOSETS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 12, 2025
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 4, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, OXTAILS 94.8F, RICE 95.3F, PASTA 100.6F, YAMS 101.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 0F PRODUCT. ALL HOTTCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECETED FROM REPORT #2596850 ON 7-1-24:58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERRED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD INSECTS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
40
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Jul 1, 2024
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. 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 WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
58
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE: CHICKEN 89.4F, RICE 101.4F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 110.8F-120.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
21
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN WASHROOM, LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
41
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED CARDBOARD ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL SURFACES IN PREP, DISH WASHING AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
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Aug 7, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD AND DISHWASHING PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIT RESTRAINTS TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO WILL BE IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TOILET ROOM SINK IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH SURFACES.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO AIR DRY. MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE GRILL STORED OUTSIDE IN THE BACKYARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR DAMAGED AND SEVERLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Jul 31, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AND AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE/MAINTAIN IT MUST BE AVAILABLE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2549492 ON 02/07/2022(ALSO REINSPECTION REPORT #2549759 DATED 02/14/2022) NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: #37-3-302.12: **C** Food Storage Containers Identified with Common Name of Food OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. #39-3-305.11: **C** Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. #47-4-101.19: **C** Nonfood-Contact Surfaces OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PAINT ALL SHELVING UNITS. #49-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #51-5-204.12: **C** Backflow Prevention Device, Location (NO BACKFLOW DEVICE) OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. #55-6-501.12: **C** Cleaning, Frequency and Restrictions OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #55.6-501.11: **C** Maintained in Good Repair, Facilities (FACILITIES NOT IN GOOD REPAIR) OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. #55-6-501.114: **C** Maintaining Premises, Unnecessary Items and Litter OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND 4 FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STRIPS AND ONLY HANG IN NON-FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD AND DISHWASHING PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIT RESTRAINTS TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO WILL BE IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE TOILET ROOM SINK IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINK AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH SURFACES.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND A LARGE GRILL STORED OUTSIDE IN THE BACKYARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO AIR DRY. MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FLOOR TILES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REAR DAMAGED AND SEVERLY STAINED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Feb 14, 2022
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PAINT ALL SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA, OPENINGS IN WALL NEAR REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 7, 2022
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STEAM TABLE NOT OPERABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 62F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN ON HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COOKED TCS FOOD STORED ON PREP TABLE, STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICKEN WINGS 60.6F, CABBAGE 73.6F, FISH 75.4F, GREENS 80.4F, RICE 85.6F, PASTA 109.2F, OXTAILS 116.9F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 117.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100LBS AND $500 WORTH OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SUPPLIES FOR CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR NEAR WATER HEATER IN FURNACE ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SHELVING UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND PAINT ALL SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING ALONG BASEBOARD UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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39
Mar 9, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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90
Mar 2, 2021
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS NOT BEING MAINTAINED INSIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, STORED ON PREP TABLE, ON STORAGE SHELVES,ETC. OBSERVED 40-LBS OF SWEET POTATOES AT 118.0F,20-LBS OF RICE AT 118.0F, APPROX 14-LBS-JERK CHICKEN AT 109.0F-118.0F INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-AT COST APPROX $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 72.0F, OF COOKED KIDNEY BEANS IN LARGE POT INSUDE OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ( TCS)FOODS AT 41.0F OR BEOLW. FOOD WAS REMOVED BY PIC AND DISCARDED AT APPROX 60-LBS ,COST APPROX $20.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 CONSOLATED VIOLATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE ( COMING OUT OF THE FAUCET)AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED 3- COMPARTMENT REQUIRED TO HAVE HOT WATER .WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE REQUIRED AT LEAST 110.0F FROM FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PLUMBER ARRIVED AND MADE REPAIRS DURING INSPECTION-COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OB SERVED NO PROOF OF HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 23-MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES FLOORS BY STEAMTABLE AND ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
36
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAMTABLE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, UNDER MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Jul 16, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DISH WASHING AREA AND AROUND PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST.
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86
Mar 13, 2020
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSEVERD REAR EXIT OUTER DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL IN STORAGE AREAS FOR CLEANING AND MONITORING PURPOSES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLE, COUNTER TOPS,INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM VERY CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAG.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND GREASE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE CEILING FAN AND LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL THE HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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67
Oct 10, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE IN PLACE .HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSBLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZE TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GRILL IN REAR YARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES REAR. OUTSIDE COOKING NOT ALLOWED
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86
Oct 1, 2019
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS ON PREP ATBLE AND ON STORAGE UNIT SHELF. APPROX 20-LBS OF BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE ON PREP TABLE AT 117F, 15 LBS OF JERK CHICKEN AT 79F, AND 90.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS PROPERLY INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 135F OR HIGHER. (PIC) REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT COST APPROX $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 20-LBS OF RED PEAS INSIDE COOLER AT 59.F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL (TCS) FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX . PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE IN PLACE .HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSBLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZE TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
36
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 61 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF FURNACE ROOM, AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALSO 9 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION # 58 NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST REPORT DATED: 11-30-2018. PIC HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
60
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GRILL IN REAR YARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES REAR. OUTSIDE COOKING NOT ALLOWED.
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47
Nov 30, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
3
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
36
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
55
Nov 13, 2018
Complaint
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FURNACE EQUIPMENT, CONDENSATION UNITS, ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER MICROWAVES AND ON SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLE SHELVING UNIT, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 5 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET UNDER MICROWAVE, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN JERK CHICKEN(141.6F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WITH TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
5
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
41
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
41
May 24, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BBQ SMOKE PIT OVERED UP IN REAR YARD. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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95
May 17, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
36
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL . 36- RODENT MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES UNDER WASHROOM CABINET AND DRY STORAGE SHELING UNITS. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. SERIUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE,WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODSARE PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED,(IE COOKING CHICKEN-1849.F, CABBAGE-157.8F, GRAVY 143.8F,). SERIOU VIOLATION 7-38-012.
21
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BBQ SMOKE PIT OVERED UP IN REAR YARD. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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82
Jun 10, 2016
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1932157 ON 6-3-16-PREVIOUS SERIOUS/MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609885 ON 1-19-16: 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #151630 ON 1-6-15: 45-INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. STILL NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON 1-19-16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. AS OF 6-3-16 STILL NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. AS OF 6-10-16 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIED ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREAS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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82
Jun 3, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 20 MIC ED DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG NORTH WALL NEAR SINK IN WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER MICROWAVES IN FOOD PREP AREA, 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN 201F, RICE 144.9F)PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
21
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS/MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609885 ON 1-19-16: 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #151630 ON 1-6-15: 45-INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. STILL NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON 1-19-16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. AS OF 6-3-16 STILL NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIED ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREAS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, UTILITY, WASHROOM, AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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70
Jan 19, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #151630 ON 1-6-15: 45-INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. STILL NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON 1-19-16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAINT CHIPPED STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREAS.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE AND WASHROOM AREAS.
34
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
43
74
Jan 12, 2016
Routine
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPING ON FLOOR ALONG LEFT SIDE OF SINK IN WASHROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER BEEF PATTY HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT COUNTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #151630 ON 1-6-15: 45-INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAINT CHIPPED STORAGE SHELVES IN FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREAS.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREA, STOVE, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS,CONDIMENT CONTAINERS, SINKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE AND WASHROOM AREAS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS(CHIPPED PAINT).
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR CLEANING SUPPLIES. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
41
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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64
Jan 6, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, BEEF, ETC.) INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES DURING HOURS OF PREPARTION/OPERATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE RIPPED/WORN RUBBER GASKET ON STAINLESS STILL, TALL 2 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. MUST MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SHELVING AND CABINETS IN THE PREP, STORAGE AND TOILET ROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN ALL THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE MIDDLE AND RIGHT (WHEN FACING THE SINK) COMPARTMENT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE.
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67
Jun 5, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPAREAD AND SERVED SUCH AS JERK CHICKEN AND RICE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR OF PREMISES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE,HAS OPEN SEAMS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER PIT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO MZINTAIN AND CLEAN AREA
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Jun 3, 2014
Consultation
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR OF PREMISES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE,HAS OPEN SEAMS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER PIT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO MZINTAIN AND CLEAN AREA
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May 29, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF VARIOUS COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SITTING ON PREP TABLE AND ON A SHELF IN THE PREP AREA RANGING FROM 83.9F TO 130.5 FOOD ITEMS ARE RED BEANS,JERK CHICKEN,JERK CATFISH,MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURE AND DESTROYED FOOD PRODUCTS TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS TOTAL COST $250.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE METAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER IN REAR OF PREMISES,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTWENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS RED BEANS,JERK CHICKEN AND JERK CATFISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
21
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR OF PREMISES AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALSO MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARD AT PREP TABLE,HAS OPEN SEAMS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD OVER PIT
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,HAS OLD FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS,INSTRUCTED TO MZINTAIN AND CLEAN AREA
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Mar 6, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 141.9F AND RICE 163.2F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-30-012 CITATION ISSUED.
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
30
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS IN PREP AREA (EXCESS SMOKE).
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CUPS AND PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING SAUCES.
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74
Nov 1, 2012
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED BEANS 138F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AREA (EXCESS SMOKE).
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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70
Oct 25, 2012
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF IN SOUTHEAST CORNER AND ALONG SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
18
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 150.5F AND RICE 138F PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN PREP AREA (EXCESS SMOKE).
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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67
Jan 10, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
100
May 18, 2010
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN/GREASE UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jamaican Gates last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jamaican Gates on file is from Feb 23, 2026. The public record contains 33 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jamaican Gates?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 32 times, more than any other issue at Jamaican Gates.

Has Jamaican Gates' inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jamaican Gates have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 12 earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jamaican Gates 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 Jamaican Gates inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Jamaican Gates is inspected around two times per year on average.