Jerk City
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited Jerk City six times, with records going back to 2014. Jerk City was last inspected on Apr 29, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Public records show no inspections at Jerk City since Apr 29, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Jerk City on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Apr 29, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
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Apr 21, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE PREP TABLE AT 52.3F-60.4F AND 3 LBS OF SOUR CREAM INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR 7-UP COOLER AT 51.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 43LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $85. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WASHBOWL WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET BELOW THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA NOTED WITH MOUSE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
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Mar 2, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD 6lbs OF COOK CHICKEN ON THE GRILL AT INTERNAL TEMPERATUR OF 79F. VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER TOTAL COST $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT POP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARMENT SINK AND SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
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Aug 27, 2015
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, RAW CHICKEN, IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 48.7F, 10 LBS VALUED AT $30, VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND MANITAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN FURNACE ROOM, AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 31, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON END OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : MUST PROVDE AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEST COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Oct 21, 2014
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
32
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON END OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVDE AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEST COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk City last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk City on file is from Apr 29, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk City?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jerk City.
Has Jerk City's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jerk City have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jerk City 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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