Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 13, 2011
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Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken has been inspected eight times since 2010. The most recent visit was on Jul 13, 2011. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken's record stops at Jul 13, 2011, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around nine violations to closer to five violations per visit over the last few inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Jul 13, 2011
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: IMPROPER UTENSIL SANITATION. EMPLOYEES IMPROPERLY WASHING CUPS,BOWLS AND EATING UTENSILS IN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED AT WAIT STATION/SERVICE AREA. FOUND DISH SOAP AND CHLORINE MIXED TOGETHER IN THE 2ND COMPARTMENT AND BEING USED TO IMPROPERLY WASH DISHES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE MULTI USE ITEMS IN A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA OR AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA OBSTRUCTED BY MULTI USE UTENSILS AND NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR USE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM INTERIOR OF HAND SINK TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES,COOLERS,WINDOW SILLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OTHER FOOD DEBRIS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA AND IN FRONT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AND STORAGE AREAS AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES UNDER THE BASEBOARDS ALONG THE EAST WALL IN THE REAR FURNACE/STORAGE ROOM AND BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER ALONG SOUTH WALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND 2 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WAIT STATION. MUST REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO STORE ICE SCOOPS.
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Mar 11, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 24, 2011
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES LOCATED AT FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO NOTED HAND SINK OBSTRUCTED BY A CAKE CUTTER AND A LARGE KNIFE PREVENTING PROPER HAND WASHING IN THAT AREA. MUST PROVIDE SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND WASHING FACILITIES AND REMOVE ITEMS TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOUND CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE AND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION # 18 FROM REPORT NUMBER 545227 NOT CORRECTED. (18)STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE/FURNACE ROOM UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND BEHIND FURNACE. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30 DROPPINGS BEHIND REACH IN FREEZERS IN REAR HALLWAY,ALONG FRONT AND REAR WINDOW SEALS AND IN CORNER NEXT TO KITCHEN ENTRANCE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO, STILL FINDING APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO 3 COMPARMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR DOOR AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. MUST CORRECT ALL SERIOUS VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE SPECIFIED ON REPORT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS THROUGHOUT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,SINKS,COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES ON SITE. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND SMOKE STAINS WHERE NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK,BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKLINE. MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG WALL BASES IN REAR STORAGE/FURNACE ROOM TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST REMOVE ALL ANIMAL FECES FROM UNDER STAIR CASE IN BASEMENT AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL STANDING WATER FROM FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SMOKE STAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD OVER LIGHT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHERE MISSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR LEAKY PIPES IN BASEMENT.
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Feb 16, 2011
Suspected Food Poisoning
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 35LBS OF MACARONI AND CHEESE,FISH AND GOAT MEAT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.8-90 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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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: FOUND EVIDENCE OF RODENTS ON SITE AND OUTER OPENINGS NOT PROTECTED. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE/FURNACE ROOM UNDER STORAGE SHELF AND BEHIND FURNACE. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. ALSO NOTED APPROXIMATELY 1/2 INCH GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WORN WEATHER STRIP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST REPAIR DOORS AND MAKE INSECT AND RODENT PROOF. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. FOUND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING PROFUSELY ONTO FLOOR WHEN WATER DRAINED FROM SINK BASIN. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN SINK. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,SINKS,COOLERS AND STORAGE SHELVES ON SITE. REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS AND SMOKE STAINS WHERE NEEDED. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AND IN REAR NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK,BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKLINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN ALL PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS AND REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SMOKE STAINS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE A LIGHT SHEILD OVER LIGHT IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA WHERE MISSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT WASH BOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. REPAIR BROKEN URINAL IN MENS WASHROOM.
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Dec 9, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, PREP TABLES, SINKS, MICROWAVE, COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COUNTERS, LEDGES, SHELVES IN OFFICE AND FRONT COUNTER AREAS
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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 EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE ROOM AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS (PREP, STORAGE, COUNTER, WASHROOM, FURNACE ROOM). CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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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. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE 3-COMP SINK IN REAR.
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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.
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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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN OUTSIDE, OFFICE, PREP, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Dec 1, 2010
Suspected Food Poisoning
11 minor violations.
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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 BEANS 69.8F, CHICKEN 83.6F, AND FISH 98.3F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED H70858
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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: 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 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON CARDBOARD ON SHELVES IN KITCHEN, 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG LEDGES IN BOTH COUNTER AREAS, 3 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET IN WEST COUNTER AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER SINK IN MEN WASHROOM, 40-50 MICE DROPPINGS ON LEDGES, AND FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN FURNACE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED
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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 PREP AND COOLER AREAS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. OBSERVED BLACK SUBSTANCE, DUST, DIRT, ETC ON CARRY OUT CONTAINERS ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. SINGLE USE CONTAINERS MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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. REMOVE CARDBOARD AND NON-TOXIC PAINT SHELVES IN KITCHEN.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD, SHELVES, SINKS, MICROWAVE, COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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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 EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, PREP, STORAGE, FURNACE ROOM AND BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTINGS. PROVIDE ACCESS TO BASEMENT.
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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. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS, CREVICES IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS (PREP, STORAGE, COUNTER, WASHROOM, FURNACE ROOM). CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE AND MEN WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK IN KITCHEN AND WASHBOWL IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMP SINK.
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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. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN OUTSIDE, PREP, STORAGE AND FURNACE ROOM AREAS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Jul 27, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. UNDER COUNTERS IN THE REAR FOOD AREA NEEDS SOME CLEANING. FOUND RUSTY SHELVES AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND UNDER THE STEAM TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
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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. THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HOOD,FILTERS ABOVE AND THE STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. INSTD. TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN KITCHEN NEEDS CLEANING HAS DEBRIS ON THEM.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE WOMENS AND MENS TOILET ROOMS HAS DUST AND DIRT BUILDUP. Soiled and clean linens, coats, and aprons shall be properly stored.
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Mar 8, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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.UNDER COUNTERS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEED SOME CLEANING.
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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 IN THE BASEMENT AND SECOND FLOOR REAR NEED SOME CLEANING.
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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 IN THE KITCHEN REAR NEED SOME CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline.VENTS IN THE MENS AND WOMENS TOILET ROOMS NEED CLEANING.
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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 Jul 13, 2011. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken.
Has Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken 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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