Jerk Taco Man
Last inspected: May 20, 2022
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Inspectors have visited Jerk Taco Man 24 times, with records going back to 2018. Jerk Taco Man was last inspected on May 20, 2022. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Note that Jerk Taco Man's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 20, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around eight violations each.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 30 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 20, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 5, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554708 DATED ON APRIL 22ND 2022. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN OFFICE AREAS; APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR DUMPSTER DOOR; ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN UTILITY ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES WHERE MICE DROPPINGS ARE PRESENT. PRIORITY VIOLTION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DUST IN VENTS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 22, 2022
Routine
4 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. SANITIZER NOT USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (CHICKEN WINGS, JERK CHICKEN, JERK TIPS, COOKED NOODLES, ALFREDO SAUCE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 57.3-62.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS($24), 20 POUNDS COOKED NOODLES ($15), 10 OUNCES OF ALFREDO SAUCE ($5), 15 POUNDS OF JERK TIPS ($160), 2 POUNDS JERK CHICKEN ($40). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. TECHNICIAN ON SITE CLEANED GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NEAR GRIDDLE IMPROPERLY COLD HOLDING RANGING BETWEEN 57-62F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLUG EQUIPMENT IN TO ENSURE IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MAINTENCE STORAGE AREA IN CORNER NEAR BREAKER BOX, APPROXMATELY 7 DROPPINGS IN WALK IN COOLER, 2 RODENT DROPPINGS ON OFFICE TABLE, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE CORNERS AND IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. OBSERVED HEAVILY DENTED PANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE PANS WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CAN OPENER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASE COVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR BASE COVING
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS IN NEAR REAR RESTROOM ENTRY AND IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ANY HOLES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DUST IN VENTS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLDED FOOD ON A PAN IN BLAST CHILLER. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLAST CHILLER WITH MOLDED FOOD AND MOLD ON INTERIOR SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. BLAST COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,QUARTER AND PORK RIBS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGER DISCAREDED 340 WINGS, 30 LEG QUARTERS AND 32 PORK RIBS TOTALING $260.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL BOTTLES MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OR SECONDARY CHEMICAL LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HAND SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SINKS MUST HAVE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS OR PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP IN BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AT REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AND MAINTAIN.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DOOR OPENING TO THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY AND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF SMOKER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 9, 2021
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES AND SUGAR) WITHOUT LABELING OF THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (INFORMED OF A FOGGING THE DAY BEFORE) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL AREAS.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES AND SUGAR) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LARGE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE GRILL SIDE BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL IT IS REPLACED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DOOR OPENING TO THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH SPILLAGE AND STAINS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SERVING STATIONS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD, DEBRIS BETWEEN UNITS, BEHIND AND UNDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINPIPE OF HANDSINK IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND THE FAUCET NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY RUNS ONTO THE SINK AND DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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Sep 17, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 9, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE SINK, ALONG THE FLOOR BOARDS OPPOSITE WALL OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO COME BACK OUT AND TREAT ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS,UNDER ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD TRASH AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED SOME GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. NOTED MULTIPLE BUCKETS OF OUTSIDE REAR ATTRACTING INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THAT A FULL DETAIL CLEANING IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS, WALLS, EQUIPMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL HOUSING AREAS, LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT, OPENINGS OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL AREAS, BLENDING MACHINES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BACKYARD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTING OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.
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Aug 23, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 150-200 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SEEN IN THE FLOOR DRAIN LEFT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. SEEN UNDER THR PREP TABLE NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK UPON ENTRANCE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ROACHES SEEN CRAWLING ALONG BASE BOARDS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ALSO NOTICED ROACHES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA CRAWLING INSIDE OIL CONTAINERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDER SHELVING UNITS. ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING ON PIPES BEHIND AND INSIDE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK. ROACHES SEEN CRAWLING BEHIND AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. ALSO ROACHES CRAWLING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE THE CASH REGISTER IS LOCATED. NOTED ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS, ON AND UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT, CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF OPENINGS IN WALLS AND WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 25-30 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLOORS AND ON EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR ROACHES AND FLIES WITH REPORT OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE.PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVERD OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. NOTED MULTIPLE BUCKETS OF WASTE GREASE AND SOILED LINEN STORED OUTSIDE NEXT TO THE GARBAGE AREA UNCOVERED AND ATTRACTING INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,SOILED LINEN AND WASTE GREASE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING UNITS, REFRIGERATION UNITS,COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS,UNDER ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED BUILD UP OF DUST AND SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE INCLUDING THE LINING AND ACCESS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY ONE TOILET ROOM IN FACILITY WITH MORE THAN TEN EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOM TO AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE LINE OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WHERE THE FLOOR DRAIN IS. ALONG THE PIPING AREA OF THE REAR MOP SINK AND THE HOT WATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ALL INTERIOR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BACKYARD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VENTS AND FIXTURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 2, 2021
Recent Inspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
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Compliance with variance/specialized process/haccp
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NOT PROVIDE A COMPLETE PROCESS FOR VACUUM PACKING AND MAINTAINING OF THE COOK JERK CHICKEN AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-005.
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Variance obtained for specialized processing methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES VACUUM PACKING COOKED CHICKEN AND HOLDING IT IN IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. PREMISES HAS NOT PROVIDED A COMPLETE SOP FOR THEIR VACUUM PACKING OF THEIR COOK JERK CHICKEN. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
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May 20, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 7, 2021
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, AND INSIDE UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. ALSO, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NEED CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND/OR ORGANIZE. REMOVE AND/OR ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL, CEILING, AND ATTACHMENT(PIPE, VENT COVER) TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST, AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. ALSO MISSING SOME FILTER. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Jul 14, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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Jul 7, 2020
Complaint
3 critical violations. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 72.7F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 100F WATER FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER:COOKED CABBAGE 50.2F-51.6F, OXTAILS 52.3F, RIB TIPS 53.2F-56F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 54.5F, PEELED EGGS 51.2F, STEAK 55.2F, BEEF BRISKET 49.8F, BRISKET EGG ROLL MIXTURE 55.2F, CHICKEN 49.5F, SOUR CREAM 51.6F, CREAM CHEESE 52.7F, CHEESE 50.5F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 500 LBS AND $6000 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AREA AND LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN CAUSING WATER INSIDE TO SLOWLY DRAIN. THE SINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR SINK. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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41
May 12, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FRIES AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN CAUSING WATER INSIDE TO SLOWLY DRAIN. THE SINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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82
May 7, 2020
Reinspection
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CAKE SLICES STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABELS ON PACKAGES CURRENTLY LIST NAME OF BUSINESS, FOOD ITEM NAME, INGREDIENTS AND NET WEIGHT; MISSING BUSINESS ADDRESS AND ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT DATED FOR 4/30/2020: (54) 5-501.13 - OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. (54) 5-501.110 - OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. (59) 8-304.11(A) - OBSERVED PREMISES WITH CURRENT CDPH SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PREP AREA THAT IS NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE SUMMARY REPORTS IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATIONS SHALL NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEMS DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST CORRECT BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
59
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED FRIES AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN CAUSING WATER INSIDE TO SLOWLY DRAIN. THE SINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR SINK.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #59
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: REFER TO VIOLATION #59
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Apr 30, 2020
Complaint
8 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HANDSINK IN MAIN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE DUE TO NO RUNNING HOT/COLD WATER. NO WATER COMES FROM EITHER FAUCET WHEN TURNED ON AND THERE IS A "DO NOT USE" SIGN ON ONE OF THE SINKS. ADDITIONAL HANDSINK LOCATED NEAR HOT-HOLDING STATION BEHIND SERVICE WINDOW WAS OBSERVED WITHOUT COLD WATER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL SINKS MUST BE ACCESSIBLE AND MAINTAINED WITH HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO PREP AREA HANDSINKS NOT STOCKED WITH HAND SOAP. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HANDSINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT TWO HANDSINKS THE PREP AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED CAKE SLICES STORED IN DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. LABELS ON PACKAGES CURRENTLY LIST NAME OF BUSINESS, FOOD ITEM NAME, INGREDIENTS AND NET WEIGHT; MISSING BUSINESS ADDRESS AND ALLERGENS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS WITH IDENTITY, NET WEIGHT, INGREDIENTS, LIST MAJOR ALLERGENS, BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS WHERE MADE AND PACKAGED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 30 LIVE COCKROACHES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. COCKROACH ACTIVITY WAS NOTED IN DRY STORAGE ROOM, FLOORS ALONG PREP AREA, NEAR HOT WATER TANK, UTILITY MOP SINK, UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND IN ELECTRICAL ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
38
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE DUMPSTER WITH LIDS NOT CLOSED DUE TO TRASH OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN TO ENSURE TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLED ON GROUND NEAR GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(B). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES WITH 2019 CDPH SUMMARY REPORT POSTED IN PREP AREA THAT IS NOT VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO PLACE SUMMARY REPORTS IN A LOCATION THAT IS VISIBLE TO CONSUMERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-010(b). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA INCLUDING CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK PLASTIC CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP, WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRIES AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MIDDLE BASIN CAUSING WATER INSIDE TO SLOWLY DRAIN. THE SINK IS LOCATED IN FRONT OF THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAIR SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, REMOVE/ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREP AREA WHERE HOT-HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED TO BE DIMLY LIT. SEVERAL CEILING LIGHT UNITS WERE NOTED WITH MISSING LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTBULBS IN MISSING UNITS TO ENSURE ADEQUATE LIGHTING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA.
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32
Mar 13, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Mar 8, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261692 DATED 2/7/19; 55-OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST#57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090. UNABLE TO PROVIDE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER. PREMISES STILL HAS CLUTTER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION.
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Mar 6, 2019
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 20 minor violations.
View 27 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 3LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AT 129.1F, 2LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 108.9F, 2 LBS OF COOKED BEEF AT 109.4F, 1/2 LB OF COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 122F, 2 LBS OF COOKED BEEF RIBS AT 109.4 AND 1/4 LB OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 108.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED SAID TCS FOODS DURING THE INSPECTION. ALL ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $500. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT INADEQUATE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA; 1LBS OF SHREDDED CHEESE AT 55.3F AND 1LB OF CHOPPED CILANTRO AT 57.9F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F AND BELOW AT ALL TIMES. ITEMS DISCARDED VALUED AT $20. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 5-403.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE SEWAGE DISPOSAL. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE SEWAGE DEBRIS OUTSIDE OF A FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER STATES "THE FLOOR DRAIN HAD BEEN WITH SEWAGE WASTE SINCE THE MORNING." INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW SEWAGE TO SIT ON FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TO ALWAYS CLEAN AND SANITIZE BEFORE STARTING TO PREP OR SERVE ANY FOOD TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE IN THE EMPLOYEE AND CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND WASHING CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED BY THE COOKNG EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, AND ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2261692 DATED 2/7/19; 37-OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS, 55-OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST, 57-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING, 58-OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE OUTSIDE OF THE CONTAINERS WITH CLEAN EQUIPMENT LOCATED AT THE UTENSIL SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
16
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF PREP COOLERS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREDIENT LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED COOKIES LOCATED AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED SAUCES OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND IN CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS AND REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A ONE INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF ALL SAID DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C) OBSERVED EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT BEING STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND ON A SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EQUIPMENT AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-202.12 OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-603.15 OBSERVED LARGE PREP CUTTING BOARD EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CUTTING BOARDS OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING METHOD.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GRILLS NOT CLEANED WITH ACCUMULATE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH ACCUMUALTED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED ONE OUT OF TWO 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT IS SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. OBSERVED FLOOR DRAIN CAPS MISSING ON SOME FLOOR DRAINS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 OBSERVED ALL INSIDE GARBAGE UNITS WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 OBSERVED WALLS NOT COVED LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURFACE SMOOTH.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER THE FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED ON THE VENTS ABOVE THE GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS (BUCKETS, BOXES) BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Feb 7, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED , READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, ( CHICKEN, PORK TIPS, MACARONI/ CHEESE,ETC) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MARK AND INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD WILL BE CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS INCLUDING PREPARATION DATE AS DAY 1.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD COBTACT SURFACES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL PREP AREAS TABLES COUNTERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP STATIONS. MUST MAINTAIN
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PREP CUTTING BOARD EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CUTTING BOARDS OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING METHOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Jan 15, 2019
Suspected Food Poisoning
2 critical violations. 5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERED APPROX 20LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN NOT LABELED OR DATED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM ( 104F-TO 119F). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN( TCS) COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD DURING INSPECTION AT COST APPROX $ 30.00-COS.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM MULITPLE FLOOR DRAINS IN PREP/ DISHWASHING AREAS FLOORS OF ESTABLISHMENT. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). REPAIRS WERE MADE DURING INSPECTION-COS. INSTRUCTED TO SANITIZE ALL FLOORS,PREP TABLES, SINK, CONTACT SURFACE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED 61 RODENT MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, MOTOR AREA OF COOLER, ICE MACHINE, OVENS, INSIDE STORED CLEAN FOOD EQUIPMENT ON STORAGE SHELVES , FLOORS AND WALL LEDGE . INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-205.11(A)OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INSTALLED IN PREP DRINK SMOOTHIE STATION MISSING FAUCET AND PIPE UNDERNEATH. INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR STAFF USE. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED , READY TO EAT, TCS FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, ( CHICKEN, PORK TIPS, MACARONI/ CHEESE,ETC) INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MARK AND INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD WILL BE CONSUMED, OR DISCARDED FOR MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS INCLUDING PREPARATION DATE AS DAY 1.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD COBTACT SURFACES OF PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL PREP AREAS TABLES COUNTERS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP STATIONS. MUST MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED (CIP) EQUIPMENT , GRILLS, MIXERS, DEEP FRYER CABINETS IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT CLEAN OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE PREP CUTTING BOARD EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE SMALLER CUTTING BOARDS OR PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WASHING METHOD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA ALONG WALLS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING
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Nov 14, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP LAYING INSIDE ICE INSIDE ICE MACHINE AND PLASTIC SPOON HANDLE LAYING INSIDE STRAWBERRY SYRUP IN FRONT DESSERT PREP AREA. ALL FOOD DISPENSING UTENSILS SHALL BE STORED WITH HANDLES ABOVE TOP FOOD AND CONTAINER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES AND UTENSILS SHALL BE INVERTED TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COUNTERS, SHELVING UNITS AND HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT, DUST, GREASE, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Mar 16, 2018
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Mar 8, 2018
License
11 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL OVERHEAD PLUMBING PIPES ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL OVERHEAD PIPES IN PREP AREAS. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM OVERHEAD LEAKAGE. 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 OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1" GAP ON BOTTOM OF LEFT AND 1/2" GAP ON RIGHT SIDE OF LEFT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST 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: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND EQUIPMENT IN OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DUMPSTER AREA. 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 ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER PIZZA EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER FRYERS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND DRY STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL/PAINT ALL BRICK AND WOODEN SURFACES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT. WALLS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB IN FRONT VENTILATION HOOD.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK UNDER FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OUTSIDE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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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 20, 2022. The public record contains 24 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk Taco Man?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 30 times, more than any other issue at Jerk Taco Man.
Has Jerk Taco Man's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jerk Taco Man have averaged around eight violations per visit across the recent 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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