FEB 13
2020
PASS · 0 violations
JACKSON TAVERN.
Chicago Health Dept
216 W JACKSON BLVD · LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2020.
10 inspections on record since 2015 · Last inspected Feb 2020.
Last inspected Feb 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
VIOLATIONS
38
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
FEB 2020
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED IN USE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA NOT PROPERLY SANITIZING @ PROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED FINAL RINSE TEMPERATURE @105F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE UNTIL EQUIPMENT IS PROPERLY SANITIZING @ AT LEAST 180F. EQUIPMENT TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
OBSERVED VARIOUS TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PORK CARNITAS,EGG ROLLS, COOKED CHICKEN WINGS ,BAM BAM SAUCE, AND HOUSE MARINADES )STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP AREA WITH IMPROPER DATE LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS (NOT TO EXCEED 7 DAYS) ON ALL REFRIGERATED READY TO EAT SAID FOODS, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. MUST MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED HIGH TEMPERATURE SANITIZING DISH MACHINE WITHOUT PROPER TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE FOR EQUIPMENT.MUST PROVIDE IRREVERSIBLE TEMPERATURE INDICATOR THAT IS READILY ACCESSIBLE FOR MEASURING THE UTENSIL SURFACE TEMPERATURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JAN 25
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-203.112(B) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLERS FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS SERVING AND PREPING FOOD WITHOUT REQUIRED HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTS IN RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTS IN REAR PREP ARE (SMOKER, OVEN & GRILL) MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DEBRIS AND DUST ON/INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 17
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED FOOD NOT MEETING TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENTS, 10 POUND CONTAINER OF BEEF CHILI AT 48.9 DEGREES F AND 10 POUND CONTAINER OF RED CABBAGE COLE SLAW AT 45 DEGREES F ALL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. 2 POUNDS OF SLICED & DICED TOMATO, 3 POUNDS OF SOFT CHEESE, 1 POUND OF TURKEY LUNCHEON MEAT INSIDE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 46-50 DEGREES F. COLD HOLDING MUST REMAIN AT 41 DEGREES F OR BELOW REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNTARY DISCARDED FOOD ITEMS NOT MEETING REQUIREMENTS. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 16 POUNDS $75.
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE STATEMENT FOR FOOD ITEMS/PRODUCTS OFFERED AND REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT NOT MEETING STANDARD REQUIREMENTS, FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLER AT 57 DEGREES F WITH FOOD STORED INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT REQUIREMENTS. TAGGED UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
4-203.112(B) OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLER AND WALK IN COOLERS FOR FACILITY OR IN DISREPAIR. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS FOR UNITS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS SERVING AND PREPING FOOD WITHOUT REQUIRED HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN WHEN HANDLING FOOD.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED VENTS IN RESTROOM WITH ACCUMULATION OF DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED NO LIGHTS IN REAR PREP ARE (SMOKER, OVEN & GRILL) MUST OBTAIN, INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED HOOD IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATION OF GREASE, DEBRIS AND DUST ON/INSIDE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
FEB 27
2018
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS ALONG 3- COMPARTENT SINK,AND MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENTSTORED ON WALL NOT CLEAN/ MAINTAINED,( DUST PANS). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN AFTER USE.
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JUL 24
2017
PASS · 0 violations
JUL 17
2017
FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME
OBSERVED TWO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINES (BEHIND RIGHT SIDE OF THE BAR AND IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA) AT A SANITIZING CONCENTRATION OF 0PPM AFTER DISH MACHINE CYCLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND TO USE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ONE LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR AND ONE LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. DISH MACHINES TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION BY CDPH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED BLACK SUBSTANCE IN THE ICE MACHINE LOCATED BY THE INTERIOR ICE MAKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES LOCATED BEHIND AND AROUND THE LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SODA GUN NOZZLES AND HOLDERS WITH AN ACCUMULATED BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FLOORS DRAINS WITH AN ACCUMULATED DEBRIS LOCATED BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED MOP HEADS BEING STORED DOWNWARD IN MOP BUCKETS AND HANGING DOWNWARD BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOP HEADS UPRIGHT AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 9
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
OBSERVED APPROX 50LBS OF IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.8F OF BLACK BEANS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPROX COST $50.00.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INTERIOR UPPER PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN /MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
EXTERIOR OF ALL INSIDE GARBAGE CANS NOTCLEAN OF DEBRIS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.MUST PROPERLY INVERT ALL MOPS IN MOP SINK.
MAY 20
2016
PASS 2 violations
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BEER AND WINE STORAGE STORED ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT.MUST INSTALL ADEQUATE SHELVING.MUST ELEVATE AT LEAST 6-INCHES OFF FLOORS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED OPENING ALONG COVING UNDER DISH MACHINE IN KITCHEN AT HAND SINK AT FLAT TOP PREP AROUND PIPE AT GREASE TRAP OF 1-COMP SINK,ALONG WALL UNDER COUNTER TOP OF BAR.MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ANY HIDING AREAS FOR PEST.
JUL 21
2015
PASS 2 violations
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE SOUTH EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE BAR DIRECTY NEXT TO THE ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SPLASH GUARD TO PREVENT HANDWASHING WATER FROM GETTING INTO THE ICE BIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GASKETS OF WALK IN COOLER TORN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL GASKETS.
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