Jerk Taco Man

426 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605

Mexican / Latin

Last inspected: Jul 13, 2021

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. On Jul 13, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jerk Taco Man dates to Jul 13, 2021.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around two violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Jerk Taco Man on the better side of that line. Taken together, the history is a positive one.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jul 13, 2021

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS ON SITE TO PROPERLY DRY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Jul 7, 2021

License

3 major violations. 7 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED NO UTENSILS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

Inspector notes: 4-903.11 OBSERVED NO UTENSILS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS ON SITE TO PROPERLY DRY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT TURNING OFF DUE TO FAULTY CENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jerk Taco Man last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jerk Taco Man on file is from Jul 13, 2021. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jerk Taco Man?

Across the inspection record, “adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jerk Taco Man.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Jerk Taco Man have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jerk Taco Man 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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