Jerk Taco Man 1

4001 W Jackson Blvd, Chicago, IL 60624
Mexican / Latin
Last inspected: Jun 29, 2021
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Score
Low Risk

Jerk Taco Man 1 has been inspected 14 times since 2017. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 29, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Jerk Taco Man 1's record stops at Jun 29, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited six times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jerk Taco Man 1 is doing better than most peers. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jun 29, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2021
Complaint
3 critical violations. 5 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. RICE (50.0F), CHICKEN (51.1F), PORK (50.0F), OXTAILS (51.1F). APPROXIMATELY 60 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODCUTS AT A COST OF $1500 DISCARDED.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AGT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE (47.3F) AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE (50.1F). ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD CHICKEN (125.6F) IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $325. PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZING SOLUTION IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED AND COOLED TCS FOODS (RICE AND CHICKEN) WITH IMPROPER DATE MARKING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK WITH DISCARDING DATE OF FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE #2.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT AROUND WATER HEATER, CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN REAR, AROUND THE SMOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND INSIDE THE STEAMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STOPPER SO WASTE WATER CAN BE RELEASED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS AFTER BEING WASHED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOUR BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 24, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 18, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANS MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 11, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANS MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, THE LIDS OFF AND A TRAILER IN THE OUTDOOR AREA WITH GARBAGE PILED ON TOP OF IT. Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors,or covers. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB MISSING FROM THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 4, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 - DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, OVEN, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, PLEXIGLASS SURROUNDING THE CUSTOMER AREA, STEAMER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 - CLEAN THE FLOOR OF ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF SOOT AND FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 2, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, OVEN, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, PLEXIGLASS SURROUNDING THE CUSTOMER AREA, STEAMER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF SOOT AND FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.
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Jul 26, 2018
Complaint
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN AT 60.8F, COOKED STEAK AT 50.8F, CHEESE AT 44.1-48.2F, SHRIMP AT 44.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 500# OF FOOD WORTH $2000. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE ON A GLUEBOARD INSIDE OF A RODENT TRAP AND APPROXIMATELY 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND ELECTRICAL ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM WAS NOT OPERATIONAL AND WOULD NOT FLUSH. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED THE TOILET DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C. CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, OVEN, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, PLEXIGLASS SURROUNDING THE CUSTOMER AREA, STEAMER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR OF ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF SOOT AND FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jan 12, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 5, 2018
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES, STEAMERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UTENSILS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE GROUND. REDUCE CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAINT THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES IN THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER.
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Jan 4, 2018
Complaint
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED PIZZA IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 123.8F. ALSO OBSERVED CHEESE AT 51.4F AND EGGS AT 45.7F INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE HOT WATER WAS AT 60F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. 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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY ROOMS AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THOSE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED BESIDE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER AND TO STORE ALL GARBAGE IN THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, SINKS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES, DEEP FRYER AND GRILLS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE DRYWALL WALLS IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAINT THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UTENSILS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE GROUND. REDUCE CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
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Aug 15, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed food, grease and debris on floors throughout operation. Also observed missing floor tile at front entrance of walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repair, clean and maintain, said areas.
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Aug 8, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: Observed 4 door prep cooler, at cook line, at improper temperature, 58.3F. Said cooler holds potentially hazardous foods. Cooler was tagged during inspection. Instructed manager that cold holding units must maintain proper temperatures; cold foods need to be held at 40F or lower at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: 1.5lbs Baked potatoes, 52.1F, 20lbs Raw Chicken, 55.2F, 11lbs, Ribs 55.2F, 1.5lbs Raw Shrimp, 59.2f and 20lbs, Raw Fish 59.2F. All said items were located in the 4 door cooler near the front cook line. Manager voluntarily discard and denatured a total of 54lbs of product, at a total value of $413.00. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be maintained to the proper temperature, 40F or lower for cold foods and 140F for hot foods. Critical Violation # 7-38-005 (A)
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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 a total of 20 live house flies scattered- in the following areas: rear prep and front cook line/grill areas. Also observed back door open. Instructed manager to keep back door closed and/or screen proof back door, to prevent further fly activity and remove live flies on premise. Serious Violation # 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Observed food, grease and debris on floors throughout operation. Also observed missing floor tile at front entrance of walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repair, clean and maintain, said areas.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2017
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED LOOSE WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jerk Taco Man 1 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jerk Taco Man 1 on file is from Jun 29, 2021. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jerk Taco Man 1?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jerk Taco Man 1.

Has Jerk Taco Man 1's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jerk Taco Man 1 have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jerk Taco Man 1 means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.