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Jack 'S Hot Dog

3577 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
56/100

Mostly clean — 9 of 12 passed, one prior failure

Inspections
12
9 passed
Last Inspected
2020-08-17
Pass Rate
75%
1 failure
Score
56/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2020-08-17)
Failed 1 inspection (2020)
Sanitation issues found across 21 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 6 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 21×
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Other minor
2020-08-17 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-08-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

MUST RODENT PROOF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A RODENT INFESTATION THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. OBSERVED OVER 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, IN THE HVAC CLOSET AND IN THE WASHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED MOUSE DROPP...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, GAS HOSES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THROUGHOUT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SLOW DRAINING. MUST REPAIR SO THAT THE SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND AND UNDER EQUIPMENT.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN THE STORAGE AREA, WASHROOM AND CLOSET FREE OF CLUTTER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALL BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL OPENINGS IN THE WALLS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

CLEAN THE BUILDUP OF GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD.

2019-10-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED THE PROCEDURES FOR CLEAN UP VOMITING AND DIARRHEA BUT IS MISING SOME NECESSARY ITEMS AND A DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOTRVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES IMPROPERLY STORED, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZER, WHEN NOT IN USE.

2018-11-28 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED INSIDE OF ONE OF THE REFRIGERATORS. MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATORS.

minor Sanitation

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

4-101.11(D) REPLACE THE CRACKED PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2017-05-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Cooler shelving/racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Prep table lower shelving had exposed raw wood, shall be repaired/sealed.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

Prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).

2016-03-03 Pass Canvass
2
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAMES, PREPARED BY AND/OR USED BY DATES.

minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SHELVES AT THE FRONT COUNTER LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

2015-02-04 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST NOT USE TIN FOIL AS A LINER FOR SHELVING AT COOKS LINE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE GREASE BUIL-UP. DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE FURNANCE ROOM ALONG WALLBASE AND AT THE CORNERS.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL INSIDE THE FURNANCE ROOM. MUST SEAL OPENING.

critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM FURNANCE ROOM AND FROM INSIDE BATHROOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

2014-07-10 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED A FEW PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE COOLER NOTE PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH NAME, DATE AND/OR TIME.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED A LEAK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2013-04-24 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL AND DATE THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REACHIN COOLER AND REACHIN FREEZERS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THEY HAVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THEM.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE FURNACE ROOM ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS.

2012-03-22 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAINT RAW WOOD CHIPPING SHELVES AT FRONT SERVICE AREA, PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR STORING FO...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN AREA, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

2011-05-02 Pass Canvass
3
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST MAINTAIN RAW EGGS IN ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE DISHES AND RE-PAINT WOODEN SHEL...

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REAR REFRIGE...

2010-12-08 Pass Canvass
2
minor Pest Activity

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED SCOTCH TAPE COVER ON ELECTRICAL OUTLET IN DINING,INSTRUCTED TO PROPER SEAL TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS UNDER TOILET BOWL SEAT REAMS.

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