EASTMAN'S JERK PARADISE.
5952 W NORTH AVE · BELMONT CRAGIN, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 212014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER.
APR 112014FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 8 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON UPPER SHELF OF POT STORAGE & IN WALL BRACKETS OF SAME SHELF & 1- ON FLOOR CRAWLING NEAR REAR DOOR.ROACH FECES NOTED ON WALL AT WALL SHELF BRACKET.ALSO 30 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON SHELVING UNIT & FLOOR AT CASHIER BOOTH,FURNANCE ROOM ON FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES AND OUTSIDE WALL BEHIND SPEAKERS.FRONT DOOR AT DOOR CLOSURE ,TOP OF SAME DOOR & MISSING LOCK AND DOOR HANDLE,REAR DOOR & SCREEN DOOR NOT TIGHT FITTING ALONG ALL SIDES.MUST REMOVE RODENT DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/11/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1369703 10/15/13 NOT CORRECTED #30 -ALL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST HAVE A LABEL & DATE.#32-RAW WOOD ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST SEAL THE WOOD OR PAINT.#33-INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN & SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD,GRILL,COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.#34-FLOOR ALONG THE WALLBASES,ALL CORNERS TRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN,AND INSIDE THE FURNANCE ROOM NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.#35-PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE.MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT.MISSING COVING ON THE WALL IN THE PREP AREA.MUST INSTALL "4" COVING.VENT IN THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUID-UP .MUST CLEAN & MAINTAIN.#36-BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD MUST REPLACE.MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP & MAINTAIN.#38-MUST REMOVE THREAD ON THE MOPSINK FAUCET OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.MUST CORRECT & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090).
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT HOT HOLDING UNIT,MERCHANDISE DISPLAY UNIT,KNEE DOOR & FRAME LEADING TO PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 2- DOOR COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD,INTERIOR OF COOLERS,MICROWAVE,GARBAGE CANS,LARGE STORAGE BINS.
MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN PREP AREA & CASHIER BOOTH.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL OVER PREP TABLE,DOOR IN POOR REPAIR LEADING TO PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER PROOF BULB AT HOT HOLDING UNIT.
MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS BEHIND MERCHANDISE COUNTER,REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA & FROM IN BETWEEN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
OCT 152013PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-030. MANAGER PROVIDED PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP ON THE EXPOSED HAND SINK DURING INSPECTION.
ALL CONTAINERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH READY TO EAT FOOD MUST HANE A LABEL AND DATE.
ALL CLEAN MULTI USE UTENSILS,POTS AND PANS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
RAW WOOD ON THE DRY STORAGE SHELVE IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL THE WOOD OR PAINT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARDS, GRILL, COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE,ALL CORNER THRU-OUT THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN, AND INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM, NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN.
PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. MISSING COVING ON THE WALL BASE IN THE PREP AREA . MUST INSTALL 4" COVING. VENT IN THE WASHROOM WITH DUST BUILD-UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
BURNED OUT LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD. MUST REPLACE. MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD OF THE LIGHT BULBS ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REMOVE THE THREAD ON THE MOP SINK FAUCET OR INSTALL A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE.
NOV 12012FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Facilities not maintaining proper temperature. Instructed to provided adequate coolers and freezer on premises.
Exposed handsinks not provided in prep area. Instructed to install additional exposed handsink in front prep area.
Rear exit door not rodent proofed. Instructed to rodent proof to prevent rodent and insect entry.
Floor not sealed in rear. Instructed to seal floor to be non-porous.
Rear storage room door not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.
Adequate light not provided in rear storage areas. Instructed to install more light.
Toilet room door not self-closing. Instructed to install self-closing device.
Storage room not organized or maintained. Instructed elevate supplies 6 inches or higher and away from wall.
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