Jerk Taco Man
Last inspected: May 15, 2017
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Across the available record, Jerk Taco Man has 11 inspections on file, the first dated 2015. Jerk Taco Man was last inspected on May 15, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The most recent inspection at Jerk Taco Man is from May 15, 2017, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly seven violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jerk Taco Man is doing better than most peers. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
May 15, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND THE FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER AT AN IMPROPER INTERNAL AIR TEMP OF 50.1F SAID COOLER HOLDS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED AND RAW FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,RIBS AND SHRIMPS. MANAGER REMOVED COOLER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 10LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 53.4F, 2LBS OF COOKED HOT LINKS AT 51.4F,20LBS COOKED RIBS AT 53.8F AND 15LBS OF RAW SHRIMPS AT 54.3F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL WEIGHT OF 47LBS AT A TOTAL COST OF $350. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A).
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Jan 20, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE,STORAGE SHEVLING,CUTTING BOARDS,FRENCH FRY CUTTER, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL OF COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES AND INSIDE THE OUTSIDE STORAGE TRAILER TO REMOVE DEBRIS,LITTER AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL MISSING IN THE REAR MOP SINK AREA. NOTED BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND BROKEN FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL ITEMS LIST. ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS,CEILINGS AND LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND OUTSIDE EXTERIOR YARD. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 1, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL PLASTIC FOOD STORAE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLENABLE MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS GRILLS), HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT(TABLE TOP STEAMERS) , AND ALL SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DTAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS AND HOODS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE STAINED BLACK RESIDUE, AND GREASY/DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST SYSTEM NOT ADEQUATELY REMOVINGEXCCESSIVE SMOKE FROM FOOD PREP AREA, NEED TO HAVE SYSTEM SERVICED. REPAIR STOPPERS CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR STAFF FOR TAKING AND RECORDING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
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Feb 22, 2016
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND 20LB OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 121.6F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COOKED FOODS AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DISCARDED. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN PORK RIBS AND FROZEN TURKEY BEING IMPROPERLY THAWED IN STANDING WATER. ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOUNDS MUST BE THAWED UNDER REFRIGERATION, OR UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE ONE OF THIS METHODS. SERIOUS 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: OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FRONT DOOR FOUND WITH A GAP GREATER THAN 1/4 INCH UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM, AND AN OPENING GREATER THAN 1 INCH FOUND ALONG THE EAST SIDE OF THE SAME DOOR. THE DOOR MUST BE PROPERLY SEALED TO PREVENT INSECT AND RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GARBAGE DUMPSTER INTERIOR NOT MAINTAINED, FOOD DEBRIS FOUND ALL OVER THE INTERIOR OF THE RECEPTACLE. LIDS ON THE DUMPSTER ARE SEVERLY BENT AND BURNED AND WILL NOT PROPERLY CLOSE. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS(IN EXCESS OF FIFTY BOXES(BROKEN DOWN, NOT BROKEN DOWN, SOME WITH BLOOD AND LIQUID INSIDE ALL IN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA ON THE GROUND, AND ON A LARGE OPEN ROLLING TRAILER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY BREAK DOWN ALL BOXES AND PROPERLY STORE THEM INSIDE THE DUMPSTER, AND TO EITHER INCREASE PICK-UPS OR ORDER AN ADDITIONAL DUMPSTER FOR CARD BOARD. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO KEEP THIS AREA ORGANIZED AND CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL PLASTIC FOOD STORAE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLENABLE MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(DEEP FRYERS GRILLS), HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT(TABLE TOP STEAMERS) , AND ALL SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT NEED DTAIL CLEANING ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(FOOD DEBRIS, DIRT).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: FILTERS AND HOODS ABOVE ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT THAT ARE STAINED BLACK RESIDUE, AND GREASY/DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXHAUST SYSTEM NOT ADEQUATELY REMOVINGEXCCESSIVE SMOKE FROM FOOD PREP AREA, NEED TO HAVE SYSTEM SERVICED. REPAIR STOPPERS CONNECTED TO 3 COMPARMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LONG STEM THERMOMETERS FOR STAFF FOR TAKING AND RECORDING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR OUTSIDE AREA EXTREMELY CLUTTERED WITH OPEN FACED GRILL(WITH DRIED FOOD RESIDUE ON THE RACKS, DEEP FRYERS WITH UNCLEAN LIQUID AND DEBRIS INSIDE, AND ALL OTHER TYPES OF LARGE PIECES OF EQUIPMENT(COOKING AND NON-COOKING) THROUGHOUT THIS AREA. ALSO MASSIVE CLUTTER AROUND AND INSIDE A TRAILER IN THE REAR OF THIS AREA WHERE SMALLER EQUIPMENT AND SOME FOOD IS STORED, WHICH MUST BE CLEANED(FLOOR, STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS). THIS ENTIRE AREA MUST BE KEPT ORGANIZED AND FREE OF CLUTTER. MASSIVE AMOUNTS OF CIGARETTE BUTTS ALSO FOUND IN THIS AREA. ALL PROPERTY LINE AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN.
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Nov 3, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE POTATO DICER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION SYSTEM NOT CONNECTED AT THIS TIME DUE TO FIRE THAT OCCURRED YESTERDAY ON THE GRILL BELOW THE VENT SYSTEM. A PROFESSIONAL COMPANY "THE BEST TOUCH" IS ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME CLEANING THE INTERIOR OF THE SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND RECONNECT PRIOR TO REOPENING AND RESUMING OPERATION.
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Sep 10, 2015
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE DEEP FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR INTERIOR PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE POTATO DICER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE WALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE DEEP FRYERS, GRILLS, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS IN THE PREP AREA TO REMOVE SAUCE AND SPILLAGE. (MANAGER ON DUTY STATES THAT THE EQUIPMENT IS CLEANED IN BETWEEN THE SHIFTS).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA AND STORAGE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE OUTSIDE AREA SURROUNDING THE RESTAURANT.
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Jul 20, 2015
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE DEEP FRYERS, GRILLS, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE OUTSIDE AREA SURROUNDING THE RESTAURANT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 13, 2015
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1559734 ON 6/30/15 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. PREMISES HAS AN OPEN OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR TO LET CUSTOMERS INSIDE AND THE EXIT DOOR FROM THE PREP AREA WAS KEPT OPEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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: SEE VIOLATION #14.
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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 WAS PRESENT WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN COOKING ON THE GRILL). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1532977 ON 4/16/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. 36/01 - OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE DEEP FRYERS, GRILLS, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE OUTSIDE AREA SURROUNDING THE RESTAURANT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE OUTSIDE LESS THAN 15 FEET AWAY FROM THE REAR ENTRANCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST BE FURTHER THAN 15 FEET AWAY FROM ALL ENTRANCES WHILE SMOKING CIGARETTES. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-015.
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Jun 30, 2015
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 46.2F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 44.0F, FISH AT 43.8F AND LAMB AT 44.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1000# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $4500. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD FOODS BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE WASH AND RINSE DISHES AND UTENSILS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SANITIZING THEM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH 100PPM CHLORINE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO HAND SOAP WAS PROVIDED AT EITHER OF THE TWO EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED HAND SOAP AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE USE A VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO VACUUM PACKAGE SHREDDED MEAT. NO APPROVED HACCP PLAN AVAILABLE ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AN APPROVED HACCP PLAN TO USE THE VACUUM PACKAGING MACHINE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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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 LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. PREMISES HAS AN OPEN OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR TO LET CUSTOMERS INSIDE AND THE EXIT DOOR FROM THE PREP AREA WAS KEPT OPEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND AROUND THE ROOM WITH THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL THE AREA AROUND THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE PIPES LEAD INTO THE WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST RELOCATE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO THE CONCRETE SURFACE IN THE ENCLOSED AREA NEXT TO THE RESTAURANT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 16, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND AROUND THE ROOM WITH THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL THE AREA AROUND THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE PIPES LEAD INTO THE WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL MISSING VENTILATION FILTERS FOR ALL 3 VENTILATION HOODS. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FUNNEL CAKE DEEP FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR USE UNDER VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST RELOCATE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS TO THE CONCRETE SURFACE IN THE ENCLOSED AREA NEXT TO THE RESTAURANT.
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Apr 13, 2015
License
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN AT 52.5F, STEAK AT 53.6F, PORK AT 51.0F, HOT LINKS AT 51.0F, LAMB AT 52.3F, AND RIBS AT 66.5F INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 1000# OF FOOD WORTH APPROXIMATELY $4000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. MUST INSTALL A SNEEZEGUARD ALONG BOTH SERVICE WALLS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BY CUSTOMERS. MUST INSTALL DESSERT COOLER IN BETWEEN WALL POSTS TO PREVENT CUSTOMER ENTRY INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, UNAPPROVED PIECE OF FOOD PREPARATION EQUIPMENT (VACUUM TUMBLER) STORED IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST SUBMIT DOCUMENTATION FOR THE FOOD PROCESS AND EQUIPMENT BEING USED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT CLEAN. THERE IS GARBAGE, LITTER AND BROKEN GLASS ON THE GROUND INSIDE OF THE ENCLOSED AREA. MUST MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO REMOVE GRIME AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BASEBOARD ALONG THE WALLS IN THE WASHROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO THE MOP SINK AND AROUND THE ROOM WITH THE MOP SINK. MUST SEAL THE AREA AROUND THE WALL UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHERE THE PIPES LEAD INTO THE WALL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL MISSING VENTILATION FILTERS FOR ALL 3 VENTILATION HOODS. REPAIR THE LEAK UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FUNNEL CAKE DEEP FRYER NOT UNDER VENTILATION. MUST REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR USE UNDER VENTILATION. MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD ON BOTH SIDES OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK THAT IS LOCATED NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk Taco Man last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk Taco Man on file is from May 15, 2017. The public record contains 11 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk Taco Man?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly seven 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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