CARIBBEAN JERK AND BAR-B-QUE PIT.

Chicago Health Dept

1652 E 79TH ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2015.

11 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jun 2015.

Last inspected Jun 2015. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2015

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 16

2015

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOOLER IN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF DUST AND CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT

JUN 3

2015

FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF SEVERAL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,MAC & CHEESE 45.9F TOTAL WEIGHT 1LB TOTAL COST $15.00,CHICKEN 50.1F,TOTAL WEIGHT 20LBS,TOTAL COST $70.00,TOTAL WEIGHT FOR ALL PRODUCTS ARE 21L,AND TOTAL COST FOR ALL FOOD PRODUCTS ARE $85.00,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1434780 DATE 04-11-2014(30)LABEL CO0OKED F0OODS STORED IN COOLERS(32)REPLACE CUTTING BOARD THAT IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH OPEN SEAMS,REMOVE RUST FOM METAL SHELVING NEST TO 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER(35)CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENTS IN WASHROOM,REPAIR BOTTOM AND SIDES OF REAR OUTSIDE STPRM DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLSTION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOOLER IN PREP AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF DUST AND CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

APR 11

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE CUTTING BOARD THAT IS HEAVILY STAINED WITH OPEN SEAMS. REMOVE RUST FROM METAL SHELVING NEXT TO 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN DUST BUILD-UP FROM VENTS IN WASHROOM. REPAIR BOTTOM AND SIDE OF REAR OUTSIDE STORM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA FILLED WITH SMOKE, MUST REPAIR. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR ( CHAIR, LADDER, FANS etc) FROM SIDE OF UNUSED BBQ PITT.

APR 1

2014

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA FILLED WITH SMOKE, MUST REPAIR. REPAIR LEAKY PIPE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.

MAR 25

2014

FAIL 14 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. OX TAILS-52.1F, CURRY CHICKEN-49.9F, JERK CHICKEN-65.2F, JERK CHICKEN WINGS-65.2F, CABBAGE-49.1F, BEANS AND RICE- 49.6F. ALL PRE-COOKED FOODS THAT ARE REFRIGERATED MUST BE COOLED IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS WITHIN 6 HOURS(140-70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70-40 IN 4 HOURS). COOLING PROCESS SHOULD BE DOCUMENTED. PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF ROACHES OBSERVED ON PREMISES. 1 LARGE AND 6 BABY ROACHES SEEN CRAWLING ON UPPER WALL ABOVE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED 20 GNATS ON PREMISES IN SAME AREA AND IN DINING ROOM. MUST CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND REQUEST A SERVICE VISIT, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Pest Activity

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

THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 3-26-13 ON REPORT# 1154953 NOT CORRECTED:-30- PREPARED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABELED.-33-INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN.-34-FLOORS NOT CLEAN ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.-35- STAINED CEILING TILES FOUND IN ALL AREAS. -41- UNUSED EQUIPMENT STILL FOUND IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED(CLUTTERED AND NOT CLEAN) WHICH CAN BE POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

SEE VIOLATION # 29.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER WHERE PLASTIC COATING IS MISSING. REMOVE ALL DIRTY BOXES FROM SHELVES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, CLEAN AND RE-PAINT AREA. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR LEAKY PIPE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER TANK.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

EXHAUST SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR, PREP AREAS AND DINING AREA FILLED WITH SMOKE, MUST REPAIR.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

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OCT 11

2013

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 50.2F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL RE-INSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

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

IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FISH 50.9F-51.2F, YAMS 50.4F, RICE 48.1F, AND MACARONI AND CHEESE 46.9F, STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD FOOD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

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

APR 10

2013

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 26

2013

FAIL 6 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN NORTHWEST CORNER IN UTENSIL STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

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

LABEL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REMOVE RUST, PEELING PAINT, ETC AND REPAIR/REPLACE SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

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

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NOV 26

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, ETC. REMOVE CARDBOARD ON SHELVES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

NOV 13

2012

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON WALL BEHIND REAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO ORIGINAL CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE. COPIES NOT ACCEPTABLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSIDE REACH-IN COOLERS, ETC. REMOVE CARDBOARD ON SHELVES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. WALLS NEED REPAIR, CLEANING AND PAINTING IN LOBBY, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

Minor Facility Condition

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

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.

Minor Pest Activity

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

STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE AND BARBECUE PIT AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ORGANIZE COOLERS TO ALLOW PROPER AIR CIRCULATION.

JAN 20

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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