87TH STREET JERK & SEAFOOD MARKET.
1710 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 162025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS ADN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS.
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 NEEDED.
SEP 252024FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Violation Codes: : 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
: 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.
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.
: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
Inspector Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR PIT
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 DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/25/24.
SEP 42024FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG UPPER LEFT SIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
3-304.12 : OBSERVED KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE SHELF LINERS,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND LEGS.
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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.
6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR PIT.
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR REAR DOOR MIXED IN WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/4/24.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
AUG 162024FAILED12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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 8/16/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE SHELF LINERS,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND LEGS.
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.
MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR PIT.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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JAN 262023PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS.
MAY 102022PASSED10 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
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.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RECONNECT DRAINLINE PIPE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
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.
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.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT BOTH AND HOOD AS WELL IN REAR PREP AREA.
MAY 32022FAILED12 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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 MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/3/2022.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RECONNECT DRAINLINE PIPE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.
MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
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.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT BOTH AND HOOD AS WELL IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED BOTH VENTILATION HOODS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, OBSERVED LEAKING VENTILATION DUCT UNIT IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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