Valley Jerk Spot
Last inspected: Jul 6, 2021
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Score
Across the available record, Valley Jerk Spot has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2014. The most recent report on file is from Jul 6, 2021. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Valley Jerk Spot dates to Jul 6, 2021.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around eight violations lately compared to roughly four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Valley Jerk Spot on the weaker side. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 6, 2021
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE FLOORS EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER, ALSO WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED USED AS STABLIZER FOR TOILET ROOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BADLY STAINED WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND IN THE MEANTIME TO ASSURE THEY ARE CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND SANITIZED AT LEAST EVERY TWO HOURS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE HOT STEAM TABLE UNIT AT THE DRAIN PIPE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 28, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROX 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA ALONG WALL OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR AND SHELVNG UNIT. OBSERVED ANOTHER 20 IN FRONT SERVICE AREA INSIDE THE HOT WATER UNIT AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN SERVICE FROM PEST CONTROL BEFORE RE-INSPECTION RETURN DATE, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOOD EXPOSED USED AS STABLIZER FOR TOILET ROOM IN REAR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR STAIN TO MAKE IT EASY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS BADLY STAINED WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND IN THE MEANTIME TO ASSURE THEY ARE CLEAN, MAINTAIN AND SANITIZED AT LEAST EVERY TWO HOURS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF SPILLAGE AND FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS AND FREZZER UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING AT THE HOT STEAM TABLE UNIT AT THE DRAIN PIPE BASE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
54
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA NEAR THE BACK DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO MAKE FLOORS EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS IN FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND FOOD SPLATTER, ALSO WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THAT NEED TO BE REPLACED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE WALLS AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
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Dec 16, 2019
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SOME SUPPLIES NEEDED FOR THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE; ADDITIONAL ITEMS NEEDED AS FOLLOWS: FACE MASK AND A DISINFECTANT THAT WILL KILL NOROVIRUS. ADDITIONAL TIME GRANTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM DECEMBER 12, 2018 AS REQUIRED. #58 INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM UNIT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HANDSINK; MUST REPAIR LEAK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN CORNER AREAS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Dec 12, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT; CLEAN FLOORS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 9, 2017
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT ARE IN POOR REPAIR; MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, BEHIND AND UNDER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OBSERVED IN KITCHEN; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT WORKING; REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR APPROPRIATE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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Feb 22, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD ITEMS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Sep 10, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLER AND FREEZERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 3, 2015
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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN, ALSO APPEARANCE OF ADDITIONAL ROACH ACTIVITY IN KITCHEN CORNERS (SMALL BLACK DROPPINGS) INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN GASKET ON 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBIRS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLER AND FREEZERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FILTERS AND HOODS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. REPAIR COVING BEHIND MICROWAVE, AND CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS OF DEBRIS IN PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS OR FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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May 1, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE VENT IN WASHROOM AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Valley Jerk Spot last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Valley Jerk Spot on file is from Jul 6, 2021. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Valley Jerk Spot?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Valley Jerk Spot.
Has Valley Jerk Spot's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Valley Jerk Spot have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Valley Jerk Spot 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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