Ss Jerk — Ss BBQ & Jerk
Last inspected: Sep 25, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Ss Jerk — Ss BBQ & Jerk three times, with records going back to 2024. The most recent visit was on Sep 25, 2024. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around 18 violations per visit versus roughly 12 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged six times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Ss Jerk — Ss BBQ & Jerk on the weaker side. This restaurant has more on its record than most do.
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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
Sep 25, 2024
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. BEANS-55.8F.3LBS. CABBAGE-45.9F.3LBS. YAMS-54.7F.1.5LBS-DICED JERK CHICKEN-55.9F IN BOWLS ON PREP TABLES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.12.5LBS.$65(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 115.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE IS NOW 150.8F.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-81.7F IN HOT HOLDING CABINET. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 1LB.$15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA NAPKINS WERE PROVIDED AT BOTH SINKS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596752 6/28/24 NOT CORRECTED#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION (7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH BACK DOOR OPEN MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SHATTERED GLASS ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR .
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FILTER ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA NEAR SERVICE COUNTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: : 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 : OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM CONNECTED AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18 : MUST PROVIDE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 21, 2024
License
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER DESSERT COOLER NOT OPERABLE ALSO 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 65.5F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND FREEZER AT 0.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 6-8 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON INSIDE REAR LEDGE OF TABLE TOP GRILL,INSIDE OF BOTH FRYER CABINETS AND NEAR MOPSINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND A GAP ALONG TOP OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL AND FRYER CABINETS & LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE (TIRES .TALL WEEDS AND JUNK) FROM GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER & YARD AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN CLOSET OF TOILET ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM CONNECTED AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ss Jerk — Ss BBQ & Jerk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ss Jerk — Ss BBQ & Jerk on file is from Sep 25, 2024. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ss Jerk — Ss BBQ & Jerk?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Ss Jerk — Ss BBQ & Jerk.
Has Ss Jerk — Ss BBQ & Jerk's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Ss Jerk — Ss BBQ & Jerk have averaged around 18 violations per visit, up from roughly 12 earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Ss Jerk — Ss 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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