St. Bess Jerk
Last inspected: Sep 27, 2023
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Score
Inspectors have visited St. Bess Jerk 15 times, with records going back to 2020. On Sep 27, 2023, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Sep 27, 2023, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to six violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited 14 times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Sep 27, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation.
View 1 violation
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EMPTY WALK IN COOLER NOT ON, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F AND EMPTY 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 70 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED BY CDPH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND TAGS REMOVED BY CDPH.
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Sep 20, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EMPTY WALK IN COOLER NOT ON, AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE AT 60 F AND EMPTY 3-DOOR PREP REACH IN COOLER (ALONG COOKLINE) AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE 70 F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. SAID COOLERS ARE TAGGED BY CDPH AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL REPAIRED AND TAGS REMOVED BY CDPH.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO VALID PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VALID PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSE ILLINOIS PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ON PREMISES BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE SANITIZING TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) ARE PREPARED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND HAVE ALL NECESSARY CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETERS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND CALIBRATE A METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON PREP AREA SHELVES, ON WALK IN COOLER SHELVES AND ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS. MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD/DIRT/GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT PREP AREA, DISHWASH AREA AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP ON FLOOR AROUND RIGHT SIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK GREASE TRAP. MUST CLEAN FLOOR AROUND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES MISSING/DAMAGED ABOVE DISHWASH AREA. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES.
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Sep 23, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON FOOD GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS BEING USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN. ALL CONTAINERS NEED TO BE OF FOOD GRADE MATERIAL.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IT OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE VERY UNCLEAN WITH THE BUILDUP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP SINK REMOVED. MOP SINK MUST BE REINSTALLED WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AND PROPER BACK FLOW PREVENTION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ON PREMISES CREATING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2 SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL BOXES OF OLD SODA SYRUPS, SODA DISPENING UNIT, ICE MACHINE. ALL EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY. IF EQUIPMENT IS NON- WORKING IT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. IF EQUIPMENT IS WORKING. CLEAN AND STORE EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT CREATE HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS.
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Sep 16, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CROSS CONNECTION OF A HOSE ATTACHED TO A MOP SINK WITH NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AND NO AIR GAP. HOSE WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. COOK HANDING FOOD WITH GLOVES ON THEN OBSERVED COOK TAKING GLOVES OFF TO HANDLE MONEY AS CASHIER. COOK THEN RETURNED TO PUT GLOVES ON AND HANDLE FOOD WITHOUT WASHING HANDS IN BETWEEN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASTEWATER BACKED UP IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNABLE TO DRAIN. PLUMBER WAS CALLED TO SITE. SINK WAS REPAIRED DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 5/11/22 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING # 47 OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE SANITIZED AND DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED. # 49 OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND STOVE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DE-GREASE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE #51 OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN #55 OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE TILES. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND RAW CHICKEN CHOPPING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAINT WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #56 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 100 SMALL FLIES, 4 LARGE FLIES, AND 1 BEE THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST ELIMINATE ALL FLYING INSECT ACTIVITY. CONTACT PEST CONTROL AND ELIMINATE ALL CONTRIBUTING FACTORS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: WALK UP CARRY OUT WINDOWS WITHOUT SCREENS. WINDOWS WERE OPEN AND USED FOR VENTILATION EVEN WITHOUT ANY WALK UP CUSTOMERS. PROVIDE SCREEN FOR WINDOW ADJACENT TO COOKING AREA OR CLOSE WINDOW WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED METAL DOOR FRAME OF WALK IN FREEZER IN DISREPAIR. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN WALK IN FREEZER DOOR SO THAT IS OPENS AND CLOSES EASILY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE WALK IN COOLER FLOORS ARE VERY UNCLEAN WITH THE BUILDUP OF FOOD RESIDUE AND OTHER DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL FLOORS OF WALK IN REFRIGERATOR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING 3 COMPARTEMENT SINK WITH NO FAUCET. SINK MUST BE FULLY OPERATIONAL AND FAUCET RESTORED OR REMOVE SINK FROM PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNECESSARY ITEMS AND LITTER ON PREMISES CREATING HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS. REMOVE ALL NON WORKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING 2 SMALL REACH IN REFRIGERATORS ON COOKING LINE, 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, ALL BOXES OF OLD SODA SYRUPS, SODA DISPENING UNIT, ICE MACHINE. ALL EQUIPMENT IS DIRTY. IF EQUIPMENT IS NON- WORKING IT NEEDS TO BE REMOVED. IF EQUIPMENT IS WORKING. CLEAN AND STORE EQUIPMENT IN A MANNER THAT DOES NOT CREATE HARBORAGE FOR INSECTS.
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May 11, 2022
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE SANITIZED AND DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND STOVE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. DE-GREASE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE TILES. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND RAW CHICKEN CHOPPING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAINT WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 26, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITIZER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION IN ORDER TO WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. EMPLOYEE WENT TO GAS STATION ACROSS STREET TO OBTAIN A BOTTLE OF BLEACH. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN VALUED AT $100 AT 101F IMPROPERLY HOT HELD WITHIN WOOD BURNING OVEN. ALL FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERAURE WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON SITE WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS INCLUDING COOKED CHICKEN AND COOKED RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FOR 2022. MUST PROVIDE CONTRACT, LOG BOOK AND RECENT PEST CONTROL SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO ONE IN CHARGE WITH FOOD SAFETY KNOWLEGE. 2-102.14
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: STORE ALL TO GO CONTAINERS INVERTED. ALL TO GO CONTAINERS NEED TO BE PROTECTED FROM DIRT AND DUST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD ON PREP/ COOKING LINE ACCROSS FROM STOVES ATTACHED TO COLD HOLD UNIT/2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITH DARK GROOVES. CUTTING BOARD MUST BE SANITIZED AND DARK GROOVES MUST BE REMOVED OR PLASTIC CUTTING BOARD NEEDS TO BE REPLACED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR OF OVENS AND MICROWAVES VERY UNCLEAN. OBSERVED AREA BEHIND STOVE WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED AND NO LONGER SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE . DEGREASE AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NEEDED ON MOP SINK. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ACCUMULATION GREASE AND DIRT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. MUST CELAN ALL FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED CEILING TILES NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPLACE CEILING TILES WITH NON ABSORBENT SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE TILES. OBSERVED WALL BEHIND RAW CHICKEN CHOPPING AREA NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAINT WALL AND RESTORE TO A SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR KITCHEN. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING COULD BE PROVIDED. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS NEED TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 4, 2021
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT , RICE ETC)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.111 NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDERNEATH REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTING FIXTURES TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.
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Sep 7, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND EMPLOYEES COOKING IN CHARCOAL SMOKER/GRILL IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA OF ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE COOKING AND MUST REMOVE THE SAID SMOKER/GRILL OFF PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SUGAR, SALT , RICE ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP SEAMS AND STAIN ON TOP OF PREP COOLER INFRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED SOME LITTER ON GROUND UNDERNEATH REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Jul 28, 2021
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 12, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/24/2020, REPORT #2464099. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SEASONING IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING HOME DEPOT BUCKETS TO STORE SEASONING AND SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FAUCET AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN REAR NEXT TO HAND WASHING SINK WHERE EMPLOYEES ARE UNABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. MUST INSTALL FAUCET HEAD AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 3-COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. THERE ARE TWO 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS ON SITE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER STATED HE RECENTLY HIRED A NEW STAFF LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO.
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Mar 24, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4)-PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/24/2020, REPORT #2464099. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12-OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING HOME DEPOT BUCKETS TO STORE SEASONING AND SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11-OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13-OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER STATED HE RECENTLY HIRED A NEW STAFF LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SEASONING IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
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Mar 16, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. COOKED OXTAIL FOUND AT 62.1F, COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 110.1F AND COOKED JERK CHICKEN FOUND ON COUNTER AT 67.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE FOOD IMMEDIATELY. ALL FOOD WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 100 LBS AT A COST OF $200.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION FOR EACH EMPLOYEE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH PREVENTING LID CLOSURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL TRASH INSIDE OF RECEPTICLE TO PREVENT ANY INSECTS OR PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/24/2020, REPORT #2464099. #58- ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUCKETS OF SEASONING IN REAR PREP AREA WITHOUT A LABEL. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON CONTAINER TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY FOOD ITEM.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WHEN NOT IN USE.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ESTABLISHMENT USING HOME DEPOT BUCKETS TO STORE SEASONING AND SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS THAT ARE WASHABLE AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE SPILLS ON FLOORS IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE. MANAGER STATED HE RECENTLY HIRED A NEW STAFF LESS THAN 30 DAYS AGO.
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Dec 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Dec 17, 2020
Reinspection
6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION)NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO A SANITATION COURSE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED,AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO 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 THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST-KIT STRIPS PROVIDED FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK (CHLORINE/QUATS)ETC.MUST PROVIDE TEST KIT STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASH ROOMS).
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Nov 24, 2020
License
2 critical violations. 10 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 21 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON THE PREMISES.(HOT WATER TANK HEATER IS TURNED OFF) AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ABOVE 100F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO TURN ON ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER FOR (TCS FOODS). OBSERVED A 2 DOOR COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F.MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE COOLER 41F OR COLDER AND 0F FOR FREEZER AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOESN'T DEMONSTRATE KNOWLEDGE OF FOOD OPERATION.MUST PROVIDE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION)NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON-IN-CHARGE DOES NOT HAVE AN ORIGINAL VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED THE PREMISES THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT TO A SANITATION COURSE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN (TCS FOODS) ARE PREPARED,HANDLED,AND/OR SERVED.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY AND AND POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012,NO 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 THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY THAT IS EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AND AT HAND SINKS AT FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND NO LICENSED PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH A COMPLETE REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ( CONTRACT/SERVICE AGREEMENT,COPY OF I.D.P.H LICENSE, SERVICE REPORT, CHEMICALS USED ETC.) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (C),NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZING TEST-KIT STRIPS PROVIDED FOR DETERMINING SANITIZING CONCENTRATION AT 3 COMPARTMENT SANITIZING SINK (CHLORINE/QUATS)ETC.MUST PROVIDE TEST KIT STRIPS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B),NO CITATION ISSUED.
54
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS (PREP AREAS AND WASH ROOMS).
10
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASHGUARDS AT THE HAND SINK AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUST ON THE WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT OR REPLACE THE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND INTERIORS BASINS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MAKER. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR FOOD PREP/3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND UNUSED BROKEN COOLER DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE MOPS,BROOMS CLEANING EQUIPMENTS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was St. Bess Jerk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at St. Bess Jerk on file is from Sep 27, 2023. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at St. Bess Jerk?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 14 times, more than any other issue at St. Bess Jerk.
Has St. Bess Jerk's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at St. Bess Jerk have averaged around six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at St. Bess Jerk means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
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