SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICAN JERK RESTAURANT.

BEAT. 18/100

409 E 103RD ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO

Last inspected June 11, 2018 · passed

Failed 7 of 16 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
16
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 7 failed
VIOLATIONS
91
includes 19 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since May 2014

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 11
2018
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR REACH-IN COOLER DOORS ON TWO DOOR COOLER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR PEPSI COOLER(DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY). REPLACE'SEAL DAMAGED GASKET ON PRODUCE COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

MAY 9
2018
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED PEPSIT REACHI-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED COOKED SWEET POTATOES 60.8F, RIBS 54.1F, CURRY GOAT 54.3F, JERK CHICKEN 53.2F, AND JERK CHICKEN TACOS 46.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2069781 ON 7-13-17 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-0101B

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR REACH-IN COOLER DOORS ON TWO DOOR COOLER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR PEPSI COOLER(DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY). REPLACE'SEAL DAMAGED GASKET ON PRODUCE COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOM(CIGARETTE BUTTS) AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

REPAIR WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUL 13
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS ON PREP TABLE , (26)PRE PACKAGED DINNERS FOR TRANSPOTATION ON FOOD TRUCK MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, PORK,CHICKEN WITH MACARONI/CHEESE,SWEET POTATOES,GREENS AT 90.5F, 96.8F. ALSO APPROX 10-LBS OF CURRY GOAT INSIDE COOLER AT 47.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX 40-LBS AT COST APPROX $175.00,CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND ALL PREPED, COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABLED, DATED. ALSO ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED . MUST INSTALL.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

EXTRIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREP, STORAGE AND WAHROOM AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

AUG 24
2016
PASSED
0 violations
AUG 23
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGES BEHIND FRONT WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND AUDIO EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE REAR EXPOSED SINK TO WALL. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND INOPERABLE BULBS IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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AUG 15
2016
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS

OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE RUNNING ON PIPING ALONG WEST WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA, OVER 100 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGE BEHIND FRONT WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART BEHIND AUDIO EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BETWEEN LARGE BARRELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, ALONG WALLS, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE REAR EXPOSED SINK TO WALL. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE SOILED WASHCLOTHS IN CLOSET IN TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

JUL 22
2016
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE REAR EXPOSED SINK TO WALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUL 15
2016
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-COOLER, JERK CHICKEN 75.9F, CURRY GOAT 62.4F, CURRY CHICKEN 58.1F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 53.3F, DRESSING 51.8F, GROUND BEEF 47.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $100 AND 30LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED SINKS. FRONT EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SINK AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND HAND DRYING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR CLOSET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE FRONT EXPOSED SINK TO WALL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

JUN 23
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN NORTH WASHROOM.

JUN 14
2016
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 54.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER AND MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED COOKED RIBS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 56.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL FOOD INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER. ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE 40F OR BELOW DUIRNG STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NOT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND WASHBOWLS. MUST PROVIDE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING.

SERIOUSSanitation
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED MISSING FAUCET AND HOT WATER HANDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FAUCER AND HOT WATER HANDLE FOR PROPER UTENSIL AND EQUIPMENT SANITATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

SERIOUSFacility Condition
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 3-9-16:38-PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA(HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOM.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLES AND PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP AREAS.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

MAR 9
2016
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLES AND PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(SMOKE BUILDUP). CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP/SMOKE BUILDUP).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA(HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF). REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.

MAR 2
2016
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 55.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED TWO LARGE CONTAINERS OF WRAPPED JERK TACOS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.3F-63.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

REAR EXPOSED SINK NOT MAINTAINED, DRAINPIPE NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED AND WATER DRAINING ONTO FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO USE FRONT EXPOSED SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING UNTIL REAR EXPOSED SINK IS REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN BOTH PREP AREAS AND REAR STORAGE AREA, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE CLOSET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES IN STORAGE NEAR REAR PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN STORAGE AREA NEAR WASHROOM, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER ALONG SOUTH WALL IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES, STEAM TABLES AND PREP TABLES.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD(SMOKE BUILDUP). CLEAN ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AREA(DUST BUILDUP/SMOKE BUILDUP).

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN REAR PREP AREA(HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF). REPAIR VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA. REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN REAR WASHROOM.

MINORPest Activity
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ORGANIZE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS FOR PROPER AIR CIRCULATION. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

MINORSanitation
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM WHEN NOT IN USE.

JUL 9
2015
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE FROM THE REACH IN (ICE CREAM) FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.

JUL 1
2015
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

FOUND THE (2DOOR) REACH IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR LOWER. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UNIT FIXED SO THAT IT MAINTAINS THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED IN THE ABOVE COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. RAW CHICKEN 48.0F-54.9F AND RIBS 48.2F. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

FOUND LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE PREMISES: 25 IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, 40 IN THE MIDDLE PREP AREA AND 40 IN THE REAR HALL/TOILET AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATED SMALL FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

SERIOUSDocumentation & Training
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR MANAGER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE BOTH ON SITE WHEN OPEN/OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE FROM THE REACH IN (ICE CREAM) FREEZER. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/PROVIDE THE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDER THE COOLERS AND WHEREEVER NEEDED.

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WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE MISSING WALL TILES BEHIND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE HOT WATER KNOB ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 15
2015
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH THE DEEP DARK GROOVES.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL THE VENTS AND WALLS AROUND THE SINKS AND PREP TABLES.

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDS TO THE LIGHTS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE IDPH REQUIREMENT FOR THE FOOD HANDLERS.

MAY 9
2014
PASSED
4 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE STOVE,HAS SOME GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE FRONT PREP AREA

MINORFacility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS,ALSO 1 LIGHT SHIELD COVER AND BULB MISSING AT VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BULB AND COVER

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN BOTH WASHROOMS IN REAR OF PREMISES AND REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP

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