Triple Jays Caribbean
Last inspected: Oct 30, 2015
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Triple Jays Caribbean appears in inspection records five times, starting in 2014. The most recent report on file is from Oct 30, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Note that Triple Jays Caribbean's inspection history hasn't been updated since Oct 30, 2015; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Triple Jays Caribbean trails the local norm. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 30, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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: NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH SEATS/BENCH IN DINING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER POP CRATES,10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM ON THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. ALSO NOTED 18 LIVE FLIES SCATTER ON THE SINK AND WALL AT THE 1 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES,REPAIR REAR DOOR AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ALSO SANITIZIE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. TO REMOVE DEBIS AND GREASE. NOTED EXCESS AMOUNT OF DIRTY POTS,PANS AND UTENSILS IN THE SINK. MUST CLEAN. ALSO ADVISE TO CLEAN ON A REGULAR BASIS TO PREVENT FUTHER RODENT AND FLY PROBLEMS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THOUGH OUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED CEILING TILES, VENT COVERS AND FILTERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST PROBLEM. ALSO MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING PURPOSES. MILK AND POP CRATES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
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Mar 6, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA,BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE MOP SINK IS LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 11, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED.JERK CHICKEN 156.4F SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP, OPEN SEAMS ON SURFACES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FAUCET HANDLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 2 GRILLS, TIRES AND UNUSED COOLER AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PEMISES. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR.
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Aug 26, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO ANY OF THE SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TO THE SINKS. PILOT LIGHT AT WATER HEATER HAD BEEN EXTINGUISHED. PILOT LIGHT RE-LIT DURING INSPECTION AND HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED TO SINKS.
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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: REAR DOOR PROPPED OPEN TO OUTSIDE, SCREEN IS NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME. LIVE FLIES (20+) INSIDE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED, REPAIR SCREEN TO BE TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME AND TO OPEN OUTWARD, ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT IN PROPER CONTAINERS IN OPEN FOOD BAGS IN THE STORE ROOM. MUST PUT FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND LABEL THEM. BEANS,SUGER ECT.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP, OPEN SEAMS ON SURFACES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, 2 DOOR COOLER, SINKS,PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS/SHELVES/RACKS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, STORE ROOM, UNDER SINKS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES. REMOVE ALL SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT FLOOR THICK WITH MUD.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE ALL FOOD STAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO WORKING LIGHT IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FAUCET HANDLE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 2 GRILLS, TIRES AND UNUSED COOLER AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PEMISES. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR.
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Jun 23, 2014
License
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, 3 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD CLVER AND UP-RIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Triple Jays Caribbean last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Triple Jays Caribbean on file is from Oct 30, 2015. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Triple Jays Caribbean?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Triple Jays Caribbean.
Has Triple Jays Caribbean's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Triple Jays Caribbean have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Triple Jays Caribbean 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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