Royal Flat Caribbean Jerk Cuisine
Last inspected: Mar 23, 2020
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Score
Inspectors have visited Royal Flat Caribbean Jerk Cuisine eight times, with records going back to 2018. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 23, 2020. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Royal Flat Caribbean Jerk Cuisine dates to Mar 23, 2020.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 13 violations to closer to nine violations per visit over the last few inspections.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up 12 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Royal Flat Caribbean Jerk Cuisine trails the local norm. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 23, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CABBAGE 140.1F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ACCUMULATED RUST DEPOSITS ON TOP DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 6, 2020
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ACCUMULATED RUST DEPOSITS ON TOP DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 21, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR HOT HOLDING UNIT 84.9F AND FRONT STEAM TABLE 111.9F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE. HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN 77.6F, YAMS 88.9F, RICE 101.3F, RIBS 119.6F, GOAT 120.6F DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN STEAM TABLE AND HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APROXIMATELY $1200 AND 200 LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 135F DURING STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN CABBAGE 140.1F PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPAETMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD ON FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ACCUMULATED RUST DEPOSITS ON TOP DOOR OF CHEST FREEZER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, WASHROOM AND BASEMENT AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 13, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED TCS RTE FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS CONTAINING AN ALLERGEN (EGG, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREIENTS LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED CAKES FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-6011.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SMOKER, DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVEN, AND CHICKEN BLOOD SPILLED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 23, 2019
Reinspection
4 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED TCS RTE FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS CONTAINING AN ALLERGEN (EGG, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREIENTS LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED CAKES FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-6011.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SMOKER, DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVEN, AND CHICKEN BLOOD SPILLED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Aug 12, 2019
Routine
3 critical violations. 7 major violations. 9 minor violations.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES LOCATED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; 10LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 102.4F, 5 LBS OF COOKED RED BEANS AT 102.7F, 10 LBS OF COOKED RED BEANS AND RICE AT 91.9F, 5 LBS OF COOKED CURRY GOAT AT 118F, 5 LBS OF COOKED CURRY CHICKEN AT 124F, 10 LBS OF COOKED BEEF STEW AT 95F, 5 LBS OF COOKED CORN AT 119F, 5 LBS OF COOKED PORK AT 111F, 10 LBS OF COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 94F, 10 LBS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN WINGS AT 116F AND 5 LBS OF COOKED BEEF OX TAILS AT 91.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL TCS RTE FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #19.
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Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
Inspector notes: 3-403.11 OBSERVED FACILITY NOT REHEATING COOKED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY READY TO EAT FOODS (COOKED RICE) PROPERLY AND TO AT LEAST 165F. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION COOKED TCS RTE FOODS WERE BEING STORED IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT THAT WAS AT 91.4F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROPERLY REHEAT ALL TCS RTE COOKED FOODS TO 165F USING THE STOVE, OVEN OR FRYER AND THEN HOLD ALL TCS RTE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: 4-301.11 OBSERVED A HOT HOLDING UNIT WITH TCS FOODS INSIDE (COOKED BEEF) NOT MAINTAINING 135F OR ABOVE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. HOT HOLDING UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY THE CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN WARNING LABELS ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS CONTAINING AN ALLERGEN (EGG, DAIRY). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL ON ALL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY; OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE ANTS IN THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE AREA AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO 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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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS PROVIDE A PROPER HAND DRYING PROVISION AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWELS DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17 OBSERVED COOKED TCS RTE FOODS (COOKED RICE, COOKED MACARONI AND CHEESE) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT A LABEL CONTAINING THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE PRODUCT DISCARD DATES FOR ALL TCS RTE FOODS THAT ARE HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-601.11 OBSERVED NO INGREIENTS LABELS FOR PREPACKAGED CAKES FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-6011.11(C) OBSERVED EXCESSIVE FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED IN THE INTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS IN THE SMOKER, DUST DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVEN, AND CHICKEN BLOOD SPILLED IN THE REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SAID AREAS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A MINOR LEAK AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A FLOOR LINER AND AS A SHELF LINER. OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN THE REAR BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE REAR OF THE FACILITY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH EXCESSIVE DIRT DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE GREASE DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND AND UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST DEBRIS ON THE VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Jul 11, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 28, 2018
License
7 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: AN ADDITIONAL HAND SINK IS NEEDED CLOSER TO THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER FOR HOT FOODS. MUST INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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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: NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES WITH NECESSARY DOCUMENTS; MUST PROVIDE FROM A LICENSED COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME HOLES IN THE LOWER WALL NEAR THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK; SEAL HOLES. ALSO SEAL AREA WHERE WALL MEETS FLOOR UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OBSERVED IN THE PREP AREA; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHTS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA OR LIGHTS UNDER THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT; MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR; MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK IN THE REAR AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE WATER LINE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Royal Flat Caribbean Jerk Cuisine last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Royal Flat Caribbean Jerk Cuisine on file is from Mar 23, 2020. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Royal Flat Caribbean Jerk Cuisine?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 12 times, more than any other issue at Royal Flat Caribbean Jerk Cuisine.
Has Royal Flat Caribbean Jerk Cuisine's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Royal Flat Caribbean Jerk Cuisine have averaged around nine violations per visit, down from roughly 13 earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Royal Flat Caribbean Jerk Cuisine means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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