Chicago
57
YOUR CALL

Jamaica Jerk Spice, Inc

6500 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637 · Woodlawn · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
57/100

Passed most recently but 7 prior failures on record

Inspections
29
20 passed
Last Inspected
2026-03-05
Pass Rate
69%
7 failures
Score
57/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2026-03-05)
Failed 7 inspections (2025, 2020, 2020...)
Sanitation issues found across 48 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 17 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 48×
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Pest Activity critical 17×
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Other minor 11×
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Documentation & Training critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature critical
2026-03-05 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 1
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE LEFT SIDE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

2025-12-09 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-12-01 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTRMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)CITATION ISSUED

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS ON PALLETS, COOLERS AND PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG WALLS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS AND MISSING BASEBOARDS, DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2025-01-22 Pass Canvass

No violations found.

2024-04-25 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 2
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

HANDWASHING SIGN NEEDED IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN. CORRECTED ON SITE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.

2023-12-08 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

ALL WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOULTION. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME FOOD SPILLS. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED TO BE CLEANED BEHIND REFRIGERATOR TO REMOVE SMALL AMOUNT OF DEBRIS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2022-01-21 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 8
minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOORS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR THE BOTTOM OF THE INNER DOOR (REPLACE WEATHER STRIP), AND REPLACE SCREEN ON THE OUTER DOOR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WATER STAIN CEILING TILE IN THE FRONT DINING AREA AND DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE AND/OR CLEAN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW.

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

Premises has no written record describing the protocol for implementing and enforcing the requirements of this Order for employee's. Instructed to comply or citation will follow.

2021-06-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED AND SOON TO BE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED THAT FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED ONE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

2020-11-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARDS, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2020-10-27 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON FLOOR ALONG BASEBOARD NEAR UTILITY ROOM, AND LIVE ROACH CRAWLING IN BETWEEN REACH-IN COOLERS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATI...

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES UNDER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENINGS, CRACKS, AND CREVICES ALONG BASEBOARDS, WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS ON WALLS, CEILING TILES, LIGHT SHIELDS, AND FLOORS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

2020-06-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2020-06-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED LIVE ROACH CRAWLING UNDER BLACK REFRIGERATOR AND LIVE ROACH CRAWLING UNDER PALLET BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

critical Pest Activity

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES.

critical Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN PREP, STORAGE, AND UTILITY AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BASEBOARDS MISSING IN WASHROOM AND OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR UTILITY ROOM, OPENINGS IN FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITITNGS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITT...

2019-09-04 Pass Complaint
3
minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR WASHROOM USED BY FEMALE STAFF.

2018-08-24 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-201.11 OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-08-02 Fail Short Form Complaint
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER TWO-DOOR COOLERS IN PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER REFRIGERATOR ALONG NORTH WALL, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON TOP ...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEAL AND REPAIR IN HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOM.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

2018-06-15 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOM.

2018-06-08 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES IN REAR UTILITY AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON CARDBOARD ON CANNED GOOD SHELVING UNIT NEAR UTILITY AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATT...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN ALL SHELVES IN UTILITY STORAGE AREA AND BOTTOM OF PREP TABLELS.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL REACH-IN COOLERS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL OPENINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS NEAR REAR DOOR AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS IN HALLWAY NEAR WASHROOM.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

minor Pest Activity

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

REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN REAR UTILITY STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2018-05-02 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INVERT ALL PLASTIC FORKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.

2017-02-17 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON THE WALL FAN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST.

2016-06-17 Pass Canvass
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE VENT COVER IN THE WASH ROOM.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE AREA RUGS AND CARD BOARD AND MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST ALSO INCREASE THE WATER PRESSURE AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

2015-01-12 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR SURFACE OF 3- DOOR POP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR BOARDS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY AND UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH A IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2015-01-02 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 10
critical Food Temperature

FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF PREP COOLER AT 53.0F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240.MUST HAVE COLD HOLD...

critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE ABOVE MENTIONED PREP COOLER SUCH AS RICE AND BEANS 46.1F,CHICKEN 45.6F-46.4F,CATFISH 47.6F,TILIPIA 46.3F,BEANS 48.3F.AND ON PREP TABLE IN PAN COOKED CABBAGE 87.2F,COOKED PLAINTAINS 112.5F.N...

critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF NUMEROUS RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR MOTORS OF ALL COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS,UNDER 3- COMP SINK,UNDER B.B.Q. PIT,IN DISH STORAGE BINS,ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF AND ALONG WALL BASES IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AT SERVIC...

minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.MUST LABEL DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE AT SERVICE COUNTER,INTERIOR SURFACE OF 3- DOOR POP COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.MUST SEAL GAPS IN FLOOR BOARDS AND WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR HALLWAY AND UNDER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND LOBBY AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD AND THERMOMETER FOR PREP COOLER.

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH A IDPH FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2014-01-29 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

NEED TO CLEAN INSIDE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS, ALSO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NEED THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

2013-08-22 Pass Complaint
1
minor Sanitation

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

DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN BASEMENT BHIND HEAY EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE UNITS.CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

2013-03-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
4
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE BUCKETS AND CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO DISCARD BROKEN WHITE MICROWAVE ON INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK CL...

2013-03-12 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 1158358 ON 05/30/2012 NOT CORRECTED. (32)MUST REPAIR THE CRACKED LID AT THE TOILET BOWL. (34)MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN,CRACKED AND WORN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE SMALL OPENING ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF REAR REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE SHELVING IN MOP SINK CLOSET AND IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE BUCKETS AND CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING AND PROPERLY STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR. MUST ALSO DISCARD BROKEN WHITE MICROWAVE ON INTERIOR OF THE MOP SINK ...

2012-05-30 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR THE CRACKED LID AT THE TOILET BOWL.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN,CRACKED AND WORN FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS AND UNDERNEATH FLOOR MATS. MUST MAKE FLOORS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

2010-04-07 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning
1
minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

2010-01-19 Pass Complaint
3
minor Chemical Safety

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

MUST LABEL ALL DESSERTS PROPERLY. LABEL WITH NAME OF PRODUCT, INGREDIENTS, ESTABLISHMENT NAME, ADDRESS AND PHONE NUMBER. ALSO SELL BY DATE RECOMMENDED.

minor Pest Activity

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

SEAL AREA ALONG WALLBASE IN UTILITY CLOSET UNDER SINK THAT ATTACHES TO WALL. MUST BE SEALED TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

100
Cis Cafe
100
Press Cafe
72
Billings Cafe
52
Mermaid Fish & Chicken
18
Uncle John'S Bar-b-que

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