Caribbean Jerk Joint

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DARK OPEN SEAMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

THE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CITATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MOUSE INFESTATION ON PREMISES, OVER 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR BY THE FREEZER, STEAMTABLE, BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK, ...

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

UNABLE TO LOCATE THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH NECESSARY ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR TESTING SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZNG; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL IN REAR AREA OF PREP KITCHEN NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, LARGE HOLES AND SPACES IN DRY WALL NEAR WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SUR...

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND A PLASTIC CUP INSIDE OF SINK AS A DRAINSTOPPER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RUBBER OR METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. INSTUCTED T...

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. INSTUCTED T...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE TH...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM AND OFFICE AREA WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK (A NEW ONE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED); INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK (A NEW ONE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED); INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND A PLASTIC CUP INSIDE OF SINK AS A DRAINSTOPPER; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RUBBER OR METAL DRAIN STOPPERS FOR ALL COMPARTMENTS OF SINK.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES FOR TESTING THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. INSTUCTED ...

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA LEAKING FROM PIPE UNDERNEATH; REPAIR LEAK WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE T...

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM AND OFFICE AREA WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD UP; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALL IN POOR REPAIR IN VARIOUS AREAS OF ESTABLISHMENT; INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH COVING WHERE NEEDED.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK (A NEW ONE WAS RECENTLY INSTALLED); INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER, STORAGE SHELVES AND CUTTING BOARDS AT PREP TABLES; CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OUND SOME READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS NOT DATE MARKED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED IF ITEMS ARE HELD FOR 24 HOURS OR LONGER THAT THEY MUST BE DATE MARKED. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE COOKED AND COOLED IN WA...

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TABLE COUNTER NEXT TO A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THAT CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE DURING FOOD PREPARATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES; CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA; CLEAN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION...

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

FOUND SOME READY TO EAT TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS NOT DATE MARKED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED IF ITEMS ARE HELD FOR 24 HOURS OR LONGER THAT THEY MUST BE DATE MARKED. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS THAT WERE COOKED AND COOLED IN...

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

FOUND A 3 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT HOLDING AT 54F; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS MUST HOLD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. FOUND PRODUCE IN UNIT AND CHEESE THAT WAS REMOVED FROM UNIT. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. SEE...

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON TABLE COUNTER NEXT TO A PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED THAT CLOTHS SHOULD BE STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE DURING FOOD PREPARATION.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, WALK IN COOLER SHELVES; CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA; CLEAN AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS STORED IN UTILITY SINK AND KEEP SINK FREE OF ITEMS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST BUILD UP.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND PITS WITH THICK BURNED SUBSTANCES, GREASE AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS AND WALLS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD TO THE LIGHT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

FOUND NO TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER/LID IN THE TOILET ROOM. MAINTAIN SAME.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

ALL EMPLOYEES THAT DOES NOT HAVE THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH THE CERTIFICATES MUST TAKE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING COURSE AND PROVIDE PROOF THE REQUIREMENT WAS MET. MAINTAIN SAME.