Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken & Fish
Last inspected: Oct 19, 2021
70
Score
Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken & Fish has been inspected 23 times since 2010. On Oct 19, 2021, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken & Fish's record stops at Oct 19, 2021, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to four violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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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
Oct 19, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD(CHICKEN 181.4F, OXTAILS 135.4F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF COOLERS, DEBRIS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE STAINS AND PEELING PAINT ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Mar 23, 2021
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 19, 2021
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 48F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. STILL NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK FROM 3-11-21, 48 HOURS GIVEN ON 3-11-21. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN TCS FOOD(OXTAILS 153.8F, RICE 149.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
2
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2366406 ON 3-26-20:58-INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED CRACKED LID ON BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, VANITY CABINET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR HAND WASHING SINK, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRONT COUNTER AREA, ETC . OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 11, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER 47.4F AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
10
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONN NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2366406 ON 3-26-20:58-INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR. OBSERVED CRACKED LID ON BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD AND FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, VANITY CABINET IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, REAR HAND WASHING SINK, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, FRONT COUNTER AREA, ETC . OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT COUNTER, PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 26, 2020
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH DEBRIS, DIRT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.DUST
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHIE CUTTING BOARD WITH SOME DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Mar 24, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION #54 STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 3-11-2020. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DUMPSTER BY REINSPECTION . PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHIE CUUTING BOARD WITH SOME DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH DEBRIS, DIRT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.DUST
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 11, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIC ON DUTY AT THIS TIME HAS NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, AND SERVED, ( CHICKEN,RICE, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-010
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED DUMPSTER LIDS IN POOR REPAIR,( BENT, NOT ABLE TO COVER AND CLOSE ON RIGHT SIDE AND THE MIDDLE LIDS PUSHED INSIDE OF DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE LIDS TO FIT/ COVER GARBAGE DUMPSTER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B).
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHIE CUUTING BOARD WITH SOME DARK GROOVES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
39
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOTTOM SHELVES OF PREP TABLES STORAGE SHELVING UNITS WITH DEBRIS, DIRT. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.DUST
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK
51
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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61
Jan 15, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK SEASONINGS AND PACKAGED CAKES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPACKAGED ITEMS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS BUILDUP, ON SURFACES UNDER STEAM TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM, REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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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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Jan 8, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 16 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND SHELVING UNIT IN WASHROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALL UNDER ELECTRICAL BOX IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM DRY STORAGE SHELVES NEAR RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR MANAGER ON DUTY. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD IS PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK SEASONINGS AND PACKAGED CAKES NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS AND PREPACKAGED ITEMS.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOIL USED AS LINER ON SHELVING UNIT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOIL. SHELVES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, GREASE, AND DEBRIS BUILDUP, ON SURFACES UNDER STEAM TABLE, FRYER CABINETS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS AND SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS. OBSERVED DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM, REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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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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Mar 16, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VERY SOILED STORAGE SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER.MUST REPAIR,( RE-PAINT) GRREN SHELVES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNCLEAN WALLS IN PREP,( YELLOW) WALL AREAS AND IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN OR PAINT IF NEEDED.
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Jun 30, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN UTENSIL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: GROUT LOOSE FLOOR TILES ALONG WALLS AND BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM. CLEAN FLOORS UNSER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN CEILING AROUND VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS IN ALL AREAS(DUST BUILDUP). CLEAN WALLS BEHIND REAR EXPOSED AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS(SPILLS, DIRT, GRIME, DEBRIS). CLEAN WALLS AND LEDGES UNDER AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Dec 29, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE REAR STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN DISH WASHING AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED VENT COVERS DUSTY. MUST CLEAN.
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Aug 18, 2015
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ONE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PIT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Aug 11, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1501855 DATED 11/14/2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 32-WOOD SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND WOOD BASE UNDER MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED,BLACK DEBRIS.MUST REPAIR/PAINT. 33-LEGS ON WOOD TABLE USED FOR STORAGE MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN. 35-WALLS NOT MAINTAIN IN PREP AREA,IE BLACK DEBRIS UPPER AND LOWER WALLS,EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS ON WALK IN COOLER ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELD. OPENING IN LOWER WALL NEAR BACK DOOR.MUST SEAL,CLEAN/MAINTAIN. 38-NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL SURFACES. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PIT. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN ALL CORNERS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE DAMAGED WALL BY THE MOP SINK AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS/CRACKS IN THE LOWER WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM, REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
42
Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AS PER CITY CODE. OBSERVED A YOUNG MALE CHILD COMING IN/OUT OF THE PREP AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Nov 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WOOD SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND WOOD BASE UNDER MOP SINK NOT MAINTAINED,BLACK DEBRIS.MUST REPAIR/PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: LEGS ON WOOD TABLE USED FOR STORAGE MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR DISH AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NOT MAINTAIN IN PREP AREA,IE BLACK DEBRIS UPPER AND LOWER WALLS,EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR WALLS ON WALK IN COOLER ALL CEILING LIGHT SHIELD. OPENING IN LOWER WALL NEAR BACK DOOR.MUST SEAL,CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO DRAINBOARD AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST INSTALL
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Mar 24, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN CEILING OF PREP AREA,(DUSTY/DEBRIS),NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Mar 17, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR BACK DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AT BOTTOM CORNER OF DOOR APPROX 1/4 INCH.MUST REPAIR DOOR TO BE TIGHT-FITTING.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,RICE/BEANS,GRAVY,OXTAIL.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS IN CEILING OF PREP AREA,(DUSTY/DEBRIS),NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HANDLES HARD TO OPEN ON FRONT HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.ALSO NO ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD.MUST INSTALL DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK.
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Apr 29, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEED TO REMOVE FOIL FROM REAR STORAGE SHELF (CHEMICALS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN CEILING TILES THRU-OUT REAR/ FRONT DINING AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN DUSTY FRONT VENTILATION VENT.
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May 14, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 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.CONTINUE TO REMOVE RUST FROM FROM STORAGE SHELVES, REAR BOTTOM STORAGE AREA, FROM REPORT 1214685 5/7/12.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CONTINUE TO CLEAN STOVE TOP, DUSTY GAS LINE UNDER STEAM TABLE, AND CABBAGE STORAGE SHELF.
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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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMP SINK REAR STORAGE AREA REPORT 1214685 5/7/12.
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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.CONTINUE TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND OVEN AND PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA FROM REPORT 1214685 DATED 5/7/12.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.CONTINUE TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THRU OUT FROM REPORT 1214685 DATE 5/7/12.
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May 7, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED 35 FRUIT FLIES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. NEED TO REMOVE ALL FRUIT FLIES.
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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.OBSERVED RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR STORAGE BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF NEED 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.NEED TO CLEAN CABBAGE STORAGE SHELVE IN PREP AREA.CLEAN STOVE TOP.REMOVE DUST FROM GAS LINE UNDER STEAM TABLE.
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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.CLEAN FLOOR UNDER 3 COMP. SINK REAR STORAGE.
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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.NEED TO CLEAN WALLS AROVND OVEN AND PREP AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. REAR COOKING AREA.
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Aug 16, 2011
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER.
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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 AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOKING 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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.
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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. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS (SMOKE/DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR FRONT EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jan 20, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTING UNDER SINK AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER UTILITY SINK.
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Feb 4, 2010
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All hot food shall be stored at a temperature of 140F or higher. IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON STEAM TABLE AT 73.8F AND COOKED CHICKEN HALVES STORED ON PREP TABLE AT 85.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F DURING STORAGE.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR.
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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. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND AND UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND EXPOSED SINK (SPILLS). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken & Fish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken & Fish on file is from Oct 19, 2021. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken & Fish?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken & Fish.
Has Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken & Fish's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken & Fish have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken & Fish means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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