Just Jerk Cafe
Last inspected: May 28, 2025
100
Score
Going back to 2013, Just Jerk Cafe has 20 inspections in the public record. On May 28, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to six violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 26 times.
Just Jerk Cafe's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
May 28, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 16, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592275 ON 4-5-24:47-OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.48-OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MAINTAIN SAME. 55-OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS AND IN THE CLOSET/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. OBSERVED THE AREA BY THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT/SIDE CLOSET BLOCKED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND THE CLOSET. MAINTAIN SAME.57-OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. 58-OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIN 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 5, 2024
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.
47
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS AND IN THE CLOSET/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AREA BY THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT/SIDE CLOSET BLOCKED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND THE CLOSET. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING AND THE WINDOW NOT OPENABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOW OPENABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 3, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES ARE DAMAGED AND WATER DRAINS INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A PART OF THE PIPE MISSING AND DRAINING INTO A BUCKET WHEN THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IS USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PIPE AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS AND IN THE CLOSET/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE AREA BY THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT/SIDE CLOSET BLOCKED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND THE CLOSET. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING AND THE WINDOW NOT OPENABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOW OPENABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.
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Oct 23, 2023
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 18, 2023
Reinspection
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/19/2021, REPORT #2522899 #47 OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS. #55 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING. #56 OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION. #57 OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 SMALL FLIES IN THE CORNER OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WHITE PIPE ENCASE BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE GARBAGE IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-301.12: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT RUNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK UPON ARRIVAL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER HAS TO TURN HOT WATER ON AND OFF MANUALLY AT THE WATER MASTER SHUT OFF VALVE. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WAS 65.9F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. ALSO, MUST REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, SO THE HOT WATER CAN REMAIN OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 SMALL FLIES IN THE CORNER OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WHITE PIPE ENCASE BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE GARBAGE IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/19/2021, REPORT #2522899 #47 OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS. #55 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING. #56 OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION. #57 OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
39
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
48
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
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Jul 19, 2021
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE COVERING ON NEW THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA CRATES IN FRONT OF FACILITY BEING USED AS A MEANS OF SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AS ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE ELEVATED AT MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR HAVE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE HOOD UNIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Jul 12, 2021
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROTECTIVE COVERING ON NEW THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK AND FROM THE UTILITY SINK IN FOOD SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK DOOR HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO ASSURE PROPER WORKING ORDER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA CRATES IN FRONT OF FACILITY BEING USED AS A MEANS OF SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AS ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE ELEVATED AT MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR HAVE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE HOOD UNIT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
58
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT NUMBER 2463665 03/01/2021(#47) 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT NUMBER 2463665 03/01/2021 (#51)5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.
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47
Dec 11, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK AND PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.
51
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56
82
Dec 1, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHICH EXPIRED ON 9/20/19. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2311832 ON 9/5/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (16) 4-602.11(B-E) - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. (37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. (47) 4-101.19 - OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. (49) 4-601.11(B) - OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN (56) 6-501.14 - OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN (57) 2-102.13 - NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE (58) 2-102.13 - PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
1
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK AND PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING RAW CHICKEN PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN
35
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER SURFACE OF REAR PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
56
55
Sep 13, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: observed no employee health policy . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
23
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
55
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS BLACK FROM BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE- PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS MUST MAINTAIN
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
58
43
Sep 10, 2019
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE METAL STEM THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
36
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: observed no employee health policy . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: : NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 6- LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 11 LIVE GNATS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A).
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION -7-38-005
48
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS BLACK FROM BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE- PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS MUST MAINTAIN.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Comments: OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING
58
30
Sep 5, 2019
Routine
5 critical violations. 6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 23 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPOX 235-LBS OF CHICKEN INSIDE OF COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0F TO 59.0F , AND 25-LBS OF CATFISH PREPED YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT COST APPROX $850.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 VIOLATION CONSOLATED
22
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 93F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100F. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
10
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
33
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE METAL STEM THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
36
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS- APPROX 225LBS OF CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 111.F AND 122.0F ON TOP OF STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD AT COST APPROX COST OF $45.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005
21
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: observed no employee health policy . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA UPON INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED (PIC) HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
23
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 6- LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 11 LIVE GNATS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A).
38
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION -7-38-005
48
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
16
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
16
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS BLACK FROM BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE- PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS MUST MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
58
14
Mar 8, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AT SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET (CDI).
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALL ABOVE AND BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, IF PAINT STARTS TO PEEL REMOVE AND REPAINT WALL. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE OFFICE AREA AND OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVING COUNTER; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
35
86
Apr 14, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 25LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS AND 5LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS IN PANS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120.5F-122.1F AND 10LBS OF RAW FISH INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WATER AT 58.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
3
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS MISSING UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM.
38
82
Sep 4, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, BETWEEN 62.2F - 67.8F. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZRADOUS FOODS IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.7F, VALUED AT $40. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
3
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA, ALSO CUTTING BORDS NEED TO BE RPLACED/REPAIRED, DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN SAME.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ALSO, STAIN CEILING TILE IN REAR PREA AND ABOVE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT ABOVE CASH REGISTER AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
70
Jul 11, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
36
86
Jul 9, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS SITTING OUT ON TABLE IN PREP AREA AND SITTING ON TOP OF STEAM TABLE,WHICH WAS FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 102.9F TO 126.9F FOOD ITEMS ARE MAC & CHEESE,JERK CHICKEN AND BROWN STEW CHICKEN,ALSO INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 50.9F TO 58.7FFOOD ITEMS ARE CATFISH,OX TAIL AND CURRY GOAT ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS AND TOTAL COST $220.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE OLD CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE WITH A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT UNDERNEATH HOOD BY WEST WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: DRAINBOARD NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PERMANENTLY INSTALL IT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR OUTSIDE SHEDD IS CLUTTERED WITH A LOT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, WHICH COULD BE A PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN IT OUT AND KEEP ORGANIZED IF USED IN THE FUTURE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Just Jerk Cafe last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Just Jerk Cafe on file is from May 28, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Just Jerk Cafe?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 26 times, more than any other issue at Just Jerk Cafe.
Has Just Jerk Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Just Jerk Cafe have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Just Jerk Cafe means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Just Jerk Cafe inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Just Jerk Cafe is inspected around two times per year on average.
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