Jerk Taco Man Jamican Jerk Shack
Last inspected: Mar 19, 2015
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Public records show six inspections at Jerk Taco Man Jamican Jerk Shack stretching back to 2014. The most recent report on file is from Mar 19, 2015. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Jerk Taco Man Jamican Jerk Shack's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 19, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around five violations across recent inspections versus roughly 10 violations before.
Looking across the full record, “premises maintained free of litter” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jerk Taco Man Jamican Jerk Shack is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Mar 19, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNCLEAN AND MOP BUCKET EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN BOTH TO EFFECTIVELY CLEAN FLOORS.
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Feb 17, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNCLEAN AND MOP BUCKET EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN BOTH TO EFFECTIVELY CLEAN FLOORS.
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Feb 9, 2015
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES WITHOUT PROPERLY SETTING UP THE SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. NO SANITIZING AGENT WAS IN ONE OF THE COMPARTMENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE ON THE PROPER SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOALTION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. NUMEROUS BOXES AND BAGS OF TRASH ON THE GROUND, DUMPSTERS ARE OVERFLOWING, OTHER ITEMS OBSERVED IN REAR SUCH AS CRATES, WATER BOTTLES AND BUCKETS. MUST CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN AS IT AIDS IN PEST HARBORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JULY 15, 2014 AS DESCRIBED: #32 MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZERS, LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT. DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. #33 MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIP,ENT, SHELVING UNITS ALL COOLERS, COUNTER TOPS, DEEP FRYER, HOT HOLDING CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, FREEZERS WINDOW SILLS GLASS ON PREMISES. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. #35 MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED DAMANGED MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS, WALL TILES WALLBASE OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT MUST PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT. #36 MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT. #38 MUST CLEAN GREASE AN FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. #40 MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS. #41 MUST ELEVATE, ORGANIZE, REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT AND FURNACE ROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ONE DOOR TO THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN REAR OF KITCHEN IS IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR DOOR TO COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC TUB COOLERS WITH MEAT USED FOR MARINATING IN UNSANITARY CONDITION. TUBS WERE UNCLEAN AT TOP SIDES AND BOTTOM; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP BEING USED TO CLEAN FLOOR UNCLEAN AND MOP BUCKET EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR UNCLEAN; MUST CLEAN BOTH TO EFFECTIVELY CLEAN FLOORS.
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Aug 28, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES IN REAR BACK YARD COOKING STEAK AND CHICKEN ON TWO LARGE B.B.Q. GRILLS ON GRAVEL ROCKS OUT IN THE ELEMENTS ONE GRILL DOES NOT HAVE A LID TO PROTECT FROM INSECTS,DIRT ,WIND AND OTHER ELEMENTS.CEASED AND DESIST FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED BY OWNER. MUST PREPARE FOODS INSIDE OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL TIMES UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.APPX 2,000LBS. $5,000.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LOCK ON FRONT DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,,SHELVING UNITS,ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,DEEP FRYERS,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,FREEZERS,WINDOW SILLS,GLASS ON PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED ,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS ,WALL TILES, WALLBASES,OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BASESMENT AND FURNANCE ROOM
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Jul 23, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LOCK ON FRONT DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,,SHELVING UNITS,ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,DEEP FRYERS,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,FREEZERS,WINDOW SILLS,GLASS ON PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED ,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS ,WALL TILES, WALLBASES,OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND IN PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BASESMENT AND FURNANCE ROOM
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Jul 15, 2014
License
12 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 25 SMALL FLIES AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.ALSO EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN HALLWAY LEADING TO BASEMENT.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS AND WINDOW SCREEN AT AIR CONDITIONER NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS AND WINDOW SCREEN.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MASSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER SUCH AS (WASH MACHINE,BIKE,TREE BRANCHES,TABLE,B.B.Q.PITS)IN REAR YARD.ALSO GREASE ENCRUSTED ON LIDS OF BOTH GREASE CONTAINERS AND ON GROUND IN SAME AREA.MUST REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE TO VIEW.MUST PROVIDE CERTIFICATE AND POST.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,,SHELVING UNITS,ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,DEEP FRYERS,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,FREEZERS,WINDOW SILLS,GLASS ON PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED ,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS ,WALL TILES, WALLBASES,OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BASESMENT AND FURNANCE ROOM.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk Taco Man Jamican Jerk Shack last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk Taco Man Jamican Jerk Shack on file is from Mar 19, 2015. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk Taco Man Jamican Jerk Shack?
Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jerk Taco Man Jamican Jerk Shack.
Has Jerk Taco Man Jamican Jerk Shack's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jerk Taco Man Jamican Jerk Shack have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jerk Taco Man Jamican Jerk Shack 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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