JUN 16
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CARIBBEAN JERK AND BAR-B-QUE PIT.
BEAT. 42/100
1652 E 79TH ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 16, 2015 · passed
Failed 4 of 11 inspections. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
55
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jan 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOOLER IN PREP AREA
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
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT
JUN 32015FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 3
2015
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF UNUSED 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOOLER IN PREP AREA
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
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
APR 112014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL COOKED FOODS STORED IN COOLERS.
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.
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.
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.
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 12014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 1
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
MAR 252014FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 25
2014
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
SEE VIOLATION # 29.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE VIOLATION #29
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION #29.
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.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKY PIPE CONNECTED TO HOT WATER TANK.
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.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES FOR TAKING PRODUCT TEMPERATURES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SEE VIOLATION #29.
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OCT 112013PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 11
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
MAR 262013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 26
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL PREPARED FOOD IN COOLERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE RUST, PEELING PAINT, ETC AND REPAIR/REPLACE SHELVES IN REACH-IN COOLERS.
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.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NOV 262012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 26
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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 132012FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 13
2012
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
* 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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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.
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.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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.
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