Southshore Bbq-Jerk
Last inspected: Feb 7, 2024
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Score
Going back to 2020, Southshore Bbq-Jerk has seven inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Feb 7, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. The most recent inspection at Southshore Bbq-Jerk is from Feb 7, 2024, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around 11 violations to closer to eight violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 7, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD. CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. SOME CEILING VENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING. SOME CEILING TILE DISCOLORED FROM SMOKE; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: SOME LIGHTS OBSERVED WITHOUT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Jun 21, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CANTAINER WITH PRODUCT NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL VENTS AND CLEANING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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May 9, 2022
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CANTAINER WITH PRODUCT NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AROUND THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL VENTS AND CLEANING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Aug 31, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD INSIDE THE MINI CONDIMENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS, FOOD SPLASH AND ICE BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A HEAVY LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 24, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: JERK CHICKEN 55.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS ON SITE: DISH AREA, FOOD PREP AREA, AND TOLIET ROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. COS
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
40
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD INSIDE THE MINI CONDIMENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS, FOOD SPLASH AND ICE BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A HEAVY LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 9, 2021
Complaint
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #57 AND 58 WRITTEN ON REPORT #2356229, DATED 01/072020 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT: #57. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 01/07/2020 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: ALL READY TO EAT AND TCS FOODS PREPARED AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL THE COOKED PASTA STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES WITH CARDBOARD ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: THE CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH A BIG PORTION OF IT CUT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CEILING AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL DIRT AND FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER, REACH-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Jan 7, 2020
License
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER, REACH-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Southshore Bbq-Jerk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Southshore Bbq-Jerk on file is from Feb 7, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Southshore Bbq-Jerk?
Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Southshore Bbq-Jerk.
Has Southshore Bbq-Jerk's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Southshore Bbq-Jerk have averaged around eight violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Southshore Bbq-Jerk means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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