JAKS TAP.
901 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
DEC 72016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SHELVING IN BAR AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, ROTTING SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
: MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. STAINED TILES IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. WALLS UNDER/BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION ON WALL SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN.
METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANLDERS. PROVIDE SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
NOV 172016FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/28/16 REPORT 1763785 NOT CORRECTED: 33 INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, SIDE AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. 34 ALL WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE RUST AND UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE. 36 LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING AT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME. 38 IMPROPER VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. NOTED FAN NON OPERABLE AND VENTED TO COMMON HALLWAY. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPERLY VENTED MECHANICAL VENTILATION. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
SHELVING IN BAR AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, ROTTING SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME
ALL SHELVES, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, SODA GUNS AND HOLDERS IN MAIN BAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN BAR AREA WITH MASSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. STAINED TILES IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. WALLS UNDER/BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION ON WALL SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN.
METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANLDERS. PROVIDE SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION
NOV 92016FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
LIVE SMALL FLIES (OVER 15) IN MAIN BAR AREA. INSTD TO ELIMNIATE FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. VIOLATION 7-38-020 SERIOUS.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 4/28/16 REPORT 1763785 NOT CORRECTED: 33 INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, SIDE AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. 34 ALL WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE RUST AND UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE. 36 LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING AT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME. 38 IMPROPER VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. NOTED FAN NON OPERABLE AND VENTED TO COMMON HALLWAY. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPERLY VENTED MECHANICAL VENTILATION. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME. VIOLATION 7-42-090 SERIOUS.
SHELVING IN BAR AREAS IN POOR REPAIR, ROTTING SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME.
ALL SHELVES, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, SODA GUNS AND HOLDERS IN MAIN BAR NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOOR DRAINS IN MAIN BAR AREA WITH MASSIVE DEBRIS BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS.
MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA. STAINED TILES IN CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOMS. WALLS UNDER/BEHIND MAIN BAR AREA AND DISHMACHINE AREA WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS/BLACK SUBSTANCE ACCUMULATION ON WALL SURFACE. INSTD TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN WALLS CLEAN.
METAL STEM THERMOMETERS MISSING FOR FOOD HANLDERS. PROVIDE SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
APR 292016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
RUST NOTED AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST
INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, SIDE AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE RUST AND UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE.
LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING AT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME
IMPROPER VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. NOTED FAN NON OPERABLE AND VENTED TO COMMON HALLWAY. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPERLY VENTED MECHANICAL VENTILATION. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME
APR 282016PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
WALK-IN COOLER CURRENTLY IN USE IN POOR REPAIR, INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 52.1F. NOTED FAN OUT AND EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON CONDENSOR. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTD NOT TO USE UNIT UNTIL REPAIRED, ABLE TO MAINTAIN PRODUCT TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND REINSPECTED BY CDPH. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN WALK-IN COOLER: CONTAINERS OF COOKED JERK CHICKEN 48.0F, CONTAINER COOKED VEGETABLES 45.5F, CONTAINER OF GUACAMOLE 47.9F, CONTAINER OF SOUR CREAM 48.4F, 3 DOZEN EGGS 47.9F, CONTAINER OF SLICED TURKEY 48.2F. ALL PRODUCT DISPOSED OF AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. APPROX 20LBS $100 VALUE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A CRITICAL.
EXPOSED HANDSINK IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING ROOM NOT CONVENIENT OR ACCESSIBLE, BLOCKED BY TRASH CONTAINER, BUS PANS AND CHEMICAL LINE IN BASIN OF SINK. ALSO NO SOAP NOR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK. NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO HAVE HANDSINKS CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES, WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
RUST NOTED AT INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTD TO REMOVE RUST.
INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, SIDE AND WHEELS OF FRYERS, SIDES AND UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL WALK-IN COOLER FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR, EXCESSIVE RUST AND UNEVEN SURFACES. INSTD TO REPAIR FLOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE, NON-POROUS SURFACE.
LIGHTSHIELDS MISSING AT LIGHTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. PROVIDE SAME.
IMPROPER VENTILATION IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. NOTED FAN NON OPERABLE AND VENTED TO COMMON HALLWAY. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPERLY VENTED MECHANICAL VENTILATION. NO EXPOSED HANDSINK AT MAIN BAR. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME.
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MAR 192015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN COOLERS, FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PAINT RUSTY FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS
CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, FUZZY BUILD-UP AROUND MOTOR COMPARTMENT ON COOLER NEAR GRILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE INTERIOR OF TABLE TOP OVEN IN PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE CLOSET IN PARTY ROOM AREA, AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT BUILD-UP
CLEAN DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FANS IN WASHROOMS IN PARTY ROOM AREA.
ABATED.
MUST USE ICE SCOOPS IN ALL ICE BINS TO PROPERLY FILL CUPS FOR WATER OR DRINKS.
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
MAR 122015FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REAR EXIT DOOR NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT RIGHT LOWER SIDE, GAP GREATER THAN 1/2 INCH NOTICED. MUST REPAIR DOOR, MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OUTSIDE WASTE AND GREASE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. GREASE FOUND ALL OVER THE LID TO THE GREASE RECPTACLE. TRASH, BOXES AND DEBRIS FOUND ON GROUND BEHIND AND AROUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLE. MUST KEEP THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND GROUND AREA AROUND THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CLEAN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES IN COOLERS, FOOD PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. PAINT RUSTY FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS.
CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, FUZZY BUILD-UP AROUND MOTOR COMPARTMENT ON COOLER NEAR GRILL IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND THE INTERIOR OF TABLE TOP OVEN IN PIZZA PREP AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT ALL PREP, DISHWASHING, STORAGE CLOSET IN PARTY ROOM AREA, AND STORAGE AREAS(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, DIRT BUILD-UP).
CLEAN DIRT, GREASE, FOOD SPLATTERS AND STAINS FROM WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS, IN REAR STORAGE AND DISHWASHING AREAS. CLEAN FOOD SPLATTERS FROM CEILING TILES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP FROM EXHAUST FANS IN WASHROOMS IN PARTY ROOM AREA.
REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT WASHING COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST USE ICE SCOOPS IN ALL ICE BINS TO PROPERLY FILL CUPS FOR WATER OR DRINKS.
Any food handler working in the City of Chicago, unless that person has a valid Food Service Sanitation Manager Certificate is required to meet the food handler training requirement. If someone working in a facility that is not a food handler on a regular basis, but fills in as a food handler when needed, they too must have food handler training.
SEP 92014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS IN NEED OF CLEANING UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
LIGHT SHIEDS IN REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPAIRING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
OCT 302013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST INSTALL ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS AS NEEDED.
OCT 212013FAILED7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. MUST MAINTAIN AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 30-35 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON CEILINGS AND WALLS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREAS AND ON THE EXTERIOR OF THE REAR WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED FLIES INSIDE THE SODA GUNS BEHIND THE BAR IN THE BANQUET ROOM. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
MUST INSTALL ICE BIN COVERS FOR ALL CONSUMABLE ICE BINS. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLERS OR REPLACE.
DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA ACROSS FROM DISH MACHINE. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOMS AS NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT THE HAND SINK BEHIND THE BANQUET BAR AREA.
JUL 182012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF DESSERT COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE FOOD SPALSHES. MUST REPAINT ALL RUSTY SHELF RACKS IN ALL WALK-IN COOLERS.MUST DETAIL CLEAN FRYERS TO REMOVE EXCESS GREASE BUILD-UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER DISH MACHINE AREA AND FRONT MAIN KITCHEN LINE.
MUST REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILES AND WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN STAFF RESTROOMS AND CUSTOMER RESTROOMS. MUST REPAIR HOLES ON WALLS AT HALLWAY LEADING TO REAR FIRE EXIT DOOR. MUST ALSO REPLACE TORN WALL PAPER AT SAME SAID AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT ALL TIMES.
JUN 232011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. THE SPACE BETWEEN THE FRONT LINE GRILL AREA COOLERS IS FULL OF OLD FOOD, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN IN SANITARY CONDITION. THE BREAD SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE MOLDY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE SHELVES. THE BEER DRAINAGE AREA IS DIRTY, CLAEN AND RESEAL THIS AREA.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. THE FLOORS UNDER THE POT SINK HAVE BROKEN CORNERS, RESEAL THE BASEBOARDS. THE FLOOR UNDER THE HOT LINE IN FRONT ARE FULL OF BLACK GREASE BUILDUP, CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. THE WALL NEXT TO THE FRONT COOKING HOOD IS GREASY, CLEAN SAID AREA.
OCT 142010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
Repair the poultry cooler coil, it leaks.
OCT 42010FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. Over 30 live smallflies were found on the rear dish washing area ceiling. Remove all evidence of pest activity and clean up all areas of possible harborage. Clean and treat the floor drains and remove smallfly buildup.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. Clean and maintain the floors and baseboards so they are smooth and sanitary from corner to corner.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. The tiles in the rear dishroom, mid point kitchen and next to the fryer are missing and need to be replaced.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. Replace the sheild above the pizza prep area.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. Repair the poultry cooler coil, it leaks.
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