Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean
Last inspected: Aug 7, 2017
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Score
Going back to 2016, Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean has eight inspections in the public record. Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean was last inspected on Aug 7, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean is from Aug 7, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited six times.
Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 7, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 10, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: TALL, WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.6F. TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION'. MUST BE REPAIRED AND ABLE TO MAINTAIN FOODS AT 40F OR LESS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(a).
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES. SANITIZE ALL SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-24-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD AND WOODEN CUTTING BOARD FOUND IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP, BLACKENED CUTS/GROOVES. MUST REPLACE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE/OVEN) IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Jun 19, 2017
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED TWO COOLERS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 57F WITH COOKED RICE AT 73.1F AND ANOTHER COOLER AT 50.7F WITH COOKED CHICKEN AT 54.7F. COOLERS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLERS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LBS COOKED RICE AT 73.1F AND 74.1F. 2 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 56.5F. RAW PREPARED CHICKEN AT 65.7F IN A TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN COOLER. APPROXIMATELY 5 LBS COOKED CHICKEN AT 47.2F, 5LBS CURRY CHICKEN AT 54.7F, COOKED PASTA AT 45.3F IN A TWO DOOR PREP COOLER. 1/2 LB CHEESE AT 54.3F, 1/2 LB DICED TOMATO ON PREP TABLE. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT STATES ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE 120.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK OBSERVED PREPARING A READY TO EAT WRAP SANDWICH, ROLLING IT UP WITH HIS BARE HANDS, PUTTING IT IN A TO GO FOOD CONTAINER AND SERVING IT TO A WAITING CUSTOMER. REVIEWED PROPER HYGIENE AND THE USE OF GLOVE OR UTENSILS FOR READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: HAND WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE PREP EXPOSED HAND SINK. MANAGEMENT SENT EMPLOYEE TO THE STORE TO PURCHASE DURING THE INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION. OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE IN A TIN TRAP BEHIND THE GAS STOVE. OBSERVED MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREPARATION AND STORAGE AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 DROPPINGS ALONG THE BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE KITCHEN, 20 UNDER AND AROUND THE HOT HOLDING BOX AND EXPOSED HAND SINK. 15 DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND KITCHEN COOLERS. 10 DROPPINGS UNDER SHELVING FOR DRY ONIONS, TOASTER OVEN AND MICROWAVE. 28 DROPPINGS ALONG BASEBOARD BEHIND CHARCOAL GRILL, DEEP FRYER AND COOKS LINE PREP TABLE. OVER 60 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR REFRIGERATION/FREEZER AND OFFICE AREA INCLUDING EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. OVER 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLIES, REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND EQUIPMENT, SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE. HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT FOR MICE AND FLIES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING INITIAL INSPECTION WHILE FOOD WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED IE: CHICKEN IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 198.3F. MANAGER ARRIVED ONE HOUR AFTER INITIAL INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 2-24-17 NOT CORRECTED. #30-ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.#33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND SMALL OVEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.#36-MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.#38- EXTREME LEAK ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAY NOZZLE. MUST REPAIR.#45- NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-14-16 NOT CORRECTED #35-MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROUND THE TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING /PREP AREA. SEAL ALSO ALL HOLES ON THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA. SEAL THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FINISH THE RIM AROUND THE TWO DOORS IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD AND WOODEN CUTTING BOARD FOUND IN POOR CONDITION WITH DEEP, BLACKEN CUTS/GROOVES. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE PLASTIC MILK CRATES AS LEGS FOR THE COOKS LINE PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE GRILL AND DEEP FRYER. FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN ALL FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: HOLE IN THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM MUST SEAL. EXPOSED WASTE WATER PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST ENCASE OR PROVIDE A SOLID BARRIER BETWEEN PIPES AND PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKS UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INTO BUS PANS. MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. MUST PROVIDE CONSPICUOUSLY PLACED THERMOMETERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: AREA BY REAR WATER HEATER ROOM IS CLUTTERED AND UNORGANIZED. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE ALL ELSE FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Feb 24, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-14-16 NOT CORRECTED #35-MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROUND THE TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING /PREP AREA. SEAL ALSO ALL HOLES ON THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA. SEAL THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FINISH THE RIM AROUND THE TWO DOORS IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND SMALL OVEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTREME LEAK ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAY NOZZLE. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Feb 15, 2017
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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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 100 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS. ALONG THE BASEBOARD AND WOODEN CABINETS IN THE FRONT COUNTER AREA. IN THE FRONT DINING ROOM CLOSET THROUGHOUT. ALONG THE BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT THE REAR FREEZER AREA AND REAR ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF, OPEN 1/2 INCH GAPS ON BOTTOM OF THE DOORS. THE EXIT KITCHEN DOOR TO SIDE STREET, THE EXIT REAR DOOR TO SIDE STREET AND THE REAR DOOR TO UNSECURED BUILDINGS SHARED HALLWAY. PEST CONTROL CO. WAS ON SITE AT THIS TIME INSTALLING NEW MICE TRAPS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, SANITIZE ALL AREAS AND SEAL ALL NOTED HOLES IN WALLS AND BASEBOARDS, PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING SEALS ON ALL DOORS, BOTTOM AND SIDES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES OR SUCH A PERSON ON SITE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM INSPECTION MADE ON 12-14-16 #1977143. SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM 12-14-16 NOT CORRECTED #35-MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROUND THE TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND THROUGHOUT DISH WASHING /PREP AREA. SEAL ALSO ALL HOLES ON THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA. SEAL THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FINISH THE RIM AROUND THE TWO DOORS IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THE STORED CLEAN DISHED RACK. MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A TABLE FOR THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE KITCHEN OR AS ANY KIND OF STORAGE SHELVING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FOUND DIRTY WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE AND SMALL OVEN DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS MATTING ON THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD SPLATTER ON THE WALL AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXTREME LEAK ON THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPRAY NOZZLE. MUST REPAIR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Dec 14, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS TACOS, RICE, CHICKEN, ETC. MOSES SANKEY ARRIVED ON SITE AT 12:35PM DURING INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROUND THE TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND THRU-OUT DISH WASHING /PREP AREA. SEAL ALSO ALL HOLES ON THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA. SEAL THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FINISH THE RIM AROUND THE TWO DOORS IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SLEEPING BED IN THE REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE BED.
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Nov 29, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROUND THE TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND THRU-OUT DISH WASHING /PREP AREA. SEAL ALSO ALL HOLES ON THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA. SEAL THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FINISH THE RIM AROUND THE TWO DOORS IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Oct 18, 2016
License
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD OF THE CABINET IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA. MUST SEAL OR PAINT THE RAW WOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER AND CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE SMALL STORAGE ROOM IN THE FRONT AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A COVING/BASEBOARD 4" THRU-OUT THE DINING AREA,PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. SEAL THE GAP BETWEEN THE CEILING AND WALLS THRU-OUT THE ESTABLISHMENT. SEAL THE HOLES/GAP ON CEILING AROUND THE TUBES CONNECTED TO THE HOOD AND THRU-OUT DISH WASHING /PREP AREA. SEAL ALSO ALL HOLES ON THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA. SEAL THE BRICK WALL IN THE DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FINISH THE RIM AROUND THE TWO DOORS IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean on file is from Aug 7, 2017. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean.
Has Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jerk Stop — the Jerk Stop Caribbean 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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