CARRIBEAN JERK PALACE.
3792 W 79TH ST · ASHBURN, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 20 inspections. 19 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 182023PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
3-304.14 OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
6-501.12 OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
DEC 112023FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MISSING HANDWASH SIGNAGE IN BOTH EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS, EAST KITCHEN PREP HANDWASH SINK, AND WEST PREP HANDWASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE WALK IN COOLER, SUCH AS 30 LBS OF CHICKEN AT 53.1F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 30 LBS AT $250. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN BOTH FURNACE/BOILER ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD. MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR PROPER DISPOSAL OF SANITARY NAPKINS IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT ON FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, DISH WASHING, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN ALL AREAS. OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON FAN IN WALK-IN COOLER, LIGHT SHIELDS IN COOKING AREA AND CEILING AND WALL VENTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FANS, LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING/WALL VENTS.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
AUG 72023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, SMALL SPICE CONTAINER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE
MUST DETAIL AIR VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA BEHIND SPICES. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN CLEAN AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MAR 272023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, SMALL SPICE CONTAINER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP STATIONS AND DRY GOODS.
MAR 202023FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY INSIDE PRMISES: NOTED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE BULK ROLLING STORAGE CANTAINER, NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE FLOOR IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM AND 15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERD ON THE BOTTOM SHELF WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED IN THE REAR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A)
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,COUNTER TOPS, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINER, SMALL SPICE CONTAINER, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY WHERE DROPPINGS WERE FOUND. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND PREP STATIONS AND DRY GOODS.
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SEP 12022PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
FOOD STORAGE ON FLOOR (CONTAINERS OF JERK SAUCE). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED STYROFOAM/PLASTIC CUPS FULLY SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD
CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND FOR FLOORING NEAR OVEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THAT AREA NON-ABSORBENT.
EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS/GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
VENT ABOVE KNIFE RACK IN DISH AREA IS SOILED WITH DUST/DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AND WALLS IS SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
AUG 182022FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASH SINK AT PREP AREA ON WEST END NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT STEAM TABLE: CABBAGE MIX AT 123F, OXTAIL AT 127.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 88.5, GREENS/MEAT MIX AT 118.9F, TURKEY TIP AT 80.9F, RICE AT 123.7F, GREEN BEANS AT 122.3F. ALL DISCARDED ITEMS WERE APPROXIMATELY AT 113 POUNDS AND AT A APPROXIMATE COST OF $810 DOLLARS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX
RAW CHICKEN AT 56.3F ON COUNTER AND UNREFRIGERATED, APPROX. 20LBS $100 VALUE. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. OVER 15 LARGE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND FLYING ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
FOOD STORAGE ON FLY (CONTAINERS OF JERK SAUCE). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED STYROFOAM/PLASTIC CUPS FULLY SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD
CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND FOR FLOORING NEAR OVEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THAT AREA NON-ABSORBENT.
EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS/GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
VENT ABOVE KNIFE RACK IN DISH AREA IS SOILED WITH DUST/DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS AND WALLS IS SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
MAY 192021PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
HANDWASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK BY 3- COMPARTMENT SINK OR INSIDE STAFF WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PIC PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS DURING INSPECTION-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).
INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN
FEB 12021PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST ALL BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FACING IN SAME DIRECTION OR HAVE ITEMS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
JAN 212021FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
FOUND ITEMS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO DATES OF PREPARED OR EXPIRATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL AND DATE ALL ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST ALL BE PROPERLY IDENTIFIED WITH NAME OF COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE INVERTED TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION FROM TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES FACING IN SAME DIRECTION OR HAVE ITEMS INDIVIDUALLY WRAPPED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
INTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN AND OVERFLOWING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AREA AND HAVE ADDITIONAL SERVICE IF NEEDED. AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN AND CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
FLOORS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 282020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
OCT 212020FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
REPEAT-OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR CLEANING VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINED IN POLICY INCLUNDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES,FACE MASK,DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPRIOPRIATE SANITIZER FOR THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN 2ND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO CITY PLUMBING WITH SOAP AND TOWEL DEVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 6- LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN WASHROOMS, 1 HOUSE FLIES IN 2ND PREP AREA ON CUTTING BOARD AND 12 (GNATS) SMALL FLIES FLYING IN 2ND PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE FLES, SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL.PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE POTS BEING USE TOO LARGE TO FIT INSIDE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES OR MUST PROVIDE ALTERNATIVE MANUUAL WASHING PROCEDURE.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.ALL WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED PIC HAS NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS19 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSIMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP SUPPLIES AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINGS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED COOKED GREENS DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED ON STEAM TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 114.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $20. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED RAW CHICKEN WINGS STORED ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 52.5F AND COOKED GREENS STORED OVERNIGHT IN REACH-IN COOLER AT 50F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATLEY 20LBS AND $30. ALL COLD TCS FOOD SHALL MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL AND SAFETY FOODS(SLICED TOMATOES, CHEESE, COOKED PASTA, ETC) NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH DISCARD DATE WITH A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM AND LEFT SIDE AND CORNER OF REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOXES OF PRODUCE STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL STOCK SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED STYROFOAM CUP USED FOR DISPENSING COOKED RICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS NOT INVERTED AND STORED ON TABLE IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION ON TOP LID OF DEEP FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF HOT HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
OBSERVED NO WASTE RECEPTACLE NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE IN ALL AREAS WHERE WASTE IS COMMONLY DISCARDED.
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS, GREASE BUILDUP ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND ELECTRICAL OUTLET ALONG EAST WALL, PIPE FITTINGS UNDER HAND WASHING SINK, BASEBOARDS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2261621 ON 2-6-19;58-OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP OF VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES (SWEET POTATOES 98.9 F, RED BEANS & RICE 94.3 F). INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID FOOD ITEMS. APPROX. 10 LBS AND $40 VALUE OF FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED READY TO EAT, TIME FOR TEMPERATURE SAFETY FOR CONTROL FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATED IN BOTH 2-DOOR COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR RTE FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005
OBSERVED LARGE 5 GALLON BUCKETS BEING USED TO STORE JERK SAUCE WITHOUT COMMON NAME OR LABEL. INSTRUCTED THAT FOODS REMOVED FROM THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
OBSERVED POTS AND PANS STORED IMPROPERLY ON SHELVING ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED THAT POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED INVERTED FOR PROPER AIR DRYING.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH LARGE, DEEP CUTS AND IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF COOLERS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AS WELL AS COOKING EQUIPMENT, ON TOP OF STOVE AND DEEP FRYER WITH BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LARGE OPENING IN WALL ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE DOOR TO THE FURNACE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND GRIME THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN ON FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FROM THE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL INDIVIDUALS WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 112018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN POOR REPAIR(STAINED, AND PITTED), INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE NEW CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED REAR 2 DOOR COOLER WITH RUSTY COOLER STORAGE SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
OBSERVED ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STEAM TABLE EXTERIOR NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE PREP TABLES IN REAR KITCHEN.
OBSERVED FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT ALL NOT CLEAN, ALSO FRONT SERVING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL FLOORS.
OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON WALLS FRONT , AND REAR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED MISSING END CAPS ON THE LIGHT SHIELDS OVER THE PREP TABLE.
MAR 32017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
LARGE NON NSF APPROVED CONTAINER MIXER USED TO MARINATE CHICKEN AND ROTATE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE, NSF APPROVED EQUIPMENT
ALL WALLS, CEILING, AND DOORS THROUGH OUT WITH EXCESSIVE WORN, AND SMOKE STAINEDS SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
EXCESSSIVE SMOKE ON PREMISES FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY SMOKE/FUMES, ETC.
EXTREME CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS. REMOVE LARGE UNUSED SMOKER/GRILL FROM OUTSIDE REAR. FLAT TOP GRILL CONNECTED TO PROPANE TANK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE, PROPANE NOT ALLOWED ON PREMISES
MAR 12017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 2/21/17 REPORT 1989426 NOT CORRECTED: 19 OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL 7-42-090.
LARGE NON NSF APPROVED CONTAINER MIXER USED TO MARINATE CHICKEN AND ROTATE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE, NSF APPROVED EQUIPMENT
ALL WALLS, CEILING, AND DOORS THROUGH OUT WITH EXCESSIVE WORN, AND SMOKE STAINEDS SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME
EXCESSSIVE SMOKE ON PREMISES FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY SMOKE/FUMES, ETC.
EXTREME CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS. REMOVE LARGE UNUSED SMOKER/GRILL FROM OUTSIDE REAR. FLAT TOP GRILL CONNECTED TO PROPANE TANK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE, PROPANE NOT ALLOWED ON PREMISES
FEB 212017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE INTERCEPTOR AND SURROUNDING GROUND. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL GREASE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
LARGE NON NSF APPROVED CONTAINER MIXER USED TO MARINATE CHICKEN AND ROTATE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND USE PROPER FOOD GRADE, NSF APPROVED EQUIPMENT.
ALL WALLS, CEILING, AND DOORS THROUGH OUT WITH EXCESSIVE WORN, AND SMOKE STAINEDS SURFACES. INSTD TO CLEAN, PAINT AND MAINTAIN SURFACES. LIGHTSHIELDS THROUGH OUT NOT CLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
EXCESSSIVE SMOKE ON PREMISES FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE VENTILATION TO EFFECTIVELY CARRY SMOKE/FUMES, ETC.
EXTREME CLUTTER THROUGH OUT PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND ORGANIZE AREAS. REMOVE LARGE UNUSED SMOKER/GRILL FROM OUTSIDE REAR. FLAT TOP GRILL CONNECTED TO PROPANE TANK IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE, PROPANE NOT ALLOWED ON PREMISES
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OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, LOBSTER, COOKED RICE AND BEANS, COOKED CABBAGE, MACARONI AND CHEESE AND COOKED YAMS). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER WITH AN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED/SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
OBSERVED MULTI USE UTENSILS STORED IN A BOWL OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE MULTI USE UTENSILS ON A CLEAN SURFACE.
OBSERVED THE GASKETS TORN AND HANGING FROM THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD SPLASH. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST AND SUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED THE SPRAYER HEAD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TAPED UP AND LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE TAPE AND REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.
OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING DRAIN PLUGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN 3 DRAIN PLUGS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT IN COMPLIANCE WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH THE ILLINOIS FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THAT STORAGE SPACE.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING FLOOR TILES TO THE REAR AREA BY THE MOPSINK. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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