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Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken

8601 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
American
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2011
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken three times, with records going back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Dec 16, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged three times.

Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 16, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSEVED RUSTY STORAGE TABLE SHELF IN REAR INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, NEED TO CLEAN UNUSED ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR AND CLEAN FLOOR REAR PREP.
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86
May 10, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.COMPRESSOR HAS ICE BUILD UP ON OUTER PIPES INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVER, AND INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.REPLACE MISSING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN DISH AREA, AND FRONT PREP AREA.
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May 21, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT MUST BE CLEAN AND SANITIZED, ALL DEEP FRYORS, BBQ STACK, WIC, FRONT COUNTER AREA, ALL UNCLEAN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken on file is from Dec 16, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken.

Has Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken 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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