CARIBBEAN JERK PALACE III LLC.
10318 S HALSTED ST · ROSELAND, CHICAGO
Failed 4 of 13 inspections. 16 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 82021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING GASKETS ON DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DIRT ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED STORAGE CLOSET IN REAR WITH LARGE BAGS OF CHARCOAL STORED ON TOP OF OTHER EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ITEMS 6" INCHES OFF FLOOR AND REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
NOV 12021FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES, ONLY BLANK FORMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING GASKETS ON DOORS OF REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA AND PREP COOLER IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR, REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SANITIZING CHEMICAL SOLUTION ON SITE. FACILITY HAS CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SANITIZING CHEMICAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT LIDS MUST BE CLOSED AND TIGHT FITTING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION .7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND DIRT ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 132021PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HANDWASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT BOTH HAND WASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED FOUR PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 106.5F-118.3F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AND $80 OF PRODUCT. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT COUNTER(BREAD), PREP(CHICKEN, BEEF, AND FISH) AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING GASKETS ON DOORS OF WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON REAR WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND SOOT ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 252021PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT COUNTER(BREAD AND JERK SAUCE), PREP(CHICKEN AND FISH) AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING GASKETS ON DOORS OF WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND SOOT ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182021FAILED15 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN REAR PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED CHICKEN (109.6F-123.5F)STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF COOKED CHICKEN. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING COLD TCS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN WALK-IN COOLER: SALMON 45.3F, CATFISH 46.2F-48.5F, CURRY CHICKEN 48.5F, TILAPIAN 48.5F, LAMB CHOPS 48.5F, TURKEY LEGS 48.5F, LOBSTER TAILS 49.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 100LBS AND $854 OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. WALK-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT COUNTER(BREAD AND JERK SAUCE), PREP(CHICKEN AND FISH) AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING GASKETS ON DOORS OF WALK-IN AND REACH-IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, AND FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON MEN WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP AND SOOT ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 212020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 142020FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
OBSERVED 25 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, NOTED 20 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE 2 DOOR COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN PREP TABLES AND COUNTER TOPS AND STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
NOTED CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR(WATER STAINED). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 162020PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED PREP FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE NAME AND DATE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD AS OFTEN AS POSSIBLE BETWEEN USE.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN ALL PREP STATIONS, COUNTER TOPS, EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER.
NOTED CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA. MUST ORGANIZE 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND TO EASILY CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELD MISSING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 12019PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
LARGE STORAGE BINS NOT LABLED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST INSTALL.
OCT 252019FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-010
OBSERVED CLEAN UP PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
UPON INSPECTION OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 89.9F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100.0F. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) HOT WATER TEMPERATURE WAS PROVIDED AT HANDWASHING SINK AFTER 25 MINUTES. HOT WATER NOW 105.-COS.
OBSERVED IM PROPER TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS. APPROX 15-LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES ON STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 98.4F AND 8-LBS OF COOKED SWEET POTATOES ON PREP TABLE INSIDE OF LARGE POT AT 73.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. ALL FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC- AT COST APPROX $25.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
NO METAL STEM TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE . PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED LARGE STORAGE BINS NOT LABLED WITH COMMON NAME. MUST INSTALL.
OBSERVED NO SUFFICIENT HOT WATER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK UPON INSPECTION. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 87.0F. INSTRUCTED PREMISES MUST MAINTAIN HOT WATER SUPPLY DURING PEAK DEMAND. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) HOT WATER SUPPLY REGAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE AFTER 25 MINUTES . HOT WATER TEMPERATURE NOW 115.F-COS.
REPEAT SEE VIOLATION #60
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (# 58- NO PROOF OF ALLERGENS TRAINING) FROM LAST INSPECTION REPORT DATED ( 9-28-2018, REPORT # 2223143) NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-42-090
SEP 282018PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT WASHBOWL IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST HAND WASHING SIGN IN WASHROOM.
4-302.12(B) OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
4-101.19 OBSERVED POP CRATES STORED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING. ALL SHELVING MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED MIXING VALVE IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ADJUST AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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