87th Street Jerk & Seafood Market
Troubled record — failed 4 of 8 inspections for pest activity, documentation & training
2025-07-16 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS ADN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND REMOVE SMALL PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO WIPE DOWN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE N...
2024-10-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2024-09-25 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 7 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: : 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE SHELF LINERS,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND LEGS,COOLERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: : 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OF DOOR WAYS, WINDOWS AND WOOD TRIM.REMOVE EXCESS CAULK FROM WALL IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR PIT
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 9 LIVE ROACHES IN STEAM TABLE, ON BRICKS OF BOTH HOT WATER TANKS, IN FLOOR JOIST IN CEILING IN BASEMENT.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 5- RAT DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND...
2024-09-04 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 12 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOODS ARE STORED ON HOT HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS (BEANS, RICE,JERK CHICKEN)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.(PRIO...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG UPPER LEFT SIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
3-304.12 : OBSERVED KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE SHELF LINERS,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND LEGS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OF DOOR WAYS, WINDOWS AND WOOD TRIM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR PIT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2600313 8/16/24 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACKS AT WINDOW SILLS OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, CRAWLING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO EVIDENC...
2024-08-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.WHILE TCS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS & RICE)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACKS AT WINDOW SILL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DOOR FRAME IN BETWEEN PREP AREAS, WOOD PANELS NEXT TO FURNACE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/...
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE SHELF LINERS,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND LEGS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OF DOOR WAYS, WINDOWS AND WOOD TRIM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR PIT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2023-01-26 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 6 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
2022-05-10 Pass License Re-Inspection 10 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RECONNECT DRAINLINE PIPE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL TILES UNDER FRONT HAND SINK AND LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOLE IN WALL OVER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BOTH VENTILATION HOODS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, OBSERVED LEAKING VENTILATION DUCT UNIT IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT BOTH AND HOOD AS WELL IN REAR PREP AREA.
2022-05-03 Fail License CRITICAL 12 ▾
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED STEAM TABLE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 118.4F AT THIS TIME. STEAM TABLE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT UNIT REPAIRED.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR NEAR LADDERS,ON ARTICLES ON ROLLING CART,ON TOP OF A BOX OF CAN FRUIT.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUEBOARD UNDER STORAGE RACK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD...
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RECONNECT DRAINLINE PIPE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL TILES UNDER FRONT HAND SINK AND LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOLE IN WALL OVER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BOTH VENTILATION HOODS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, OBSERVED LEAKING VENTILATION DUCT UNIT IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT BOTH AND HOOD AS WELL IN REAR PREP AREA.
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