MAR 3
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JAMAICA JERK VILLA.
BEAT. 18/100
2216 S MICHIGAN AVE · CHINATOWN, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 3, 2026 · passed
Failed 8 of 16 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 8 failed
VIOLATIONS
93
includes 20 critical
RECORDS COVER
8 YEARS
since Jun 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
FEB 242026FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 24
2026
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 70 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE UTILITY CLOSET IN THE KITCHEN, IN THE MIDDLE STORAGE ROOM WHERE THE ICE MACHINE IS LOCATED AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM IN THE BACK OF THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED THAT THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICES ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. A PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION IS ISSUED FOR CONTROL OF VERMIN AND INSECTS 7-38-020(A).
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOMS OF ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS IN KITCHEN, CLEAN PREP TABLES, CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, CLOSETS AND WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES WITHOUT THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE MUST OBTAIN ONE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 42025PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 4
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE BLACK AND YELLOW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS COVERED IN SAUCE AND NOT SANITARY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 302025FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 30
2025
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, FLOOR SOUNDING THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON TWO CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF CLEAN DISHWARE, ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE BLACK AND YELLOW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS COVERED IN SAUCE AND NOT SANITARY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.12: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY/ HARBORAGE POINTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
8-404.13(B:4): OBSEVRED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT # 2596269 #49: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
JAN 282025FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 28
2025
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
PROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR HOT HOLDING
OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT BEING USED AS A MEHTOD OF REHEATED FOR FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS OXTAILS, SWEET POTATOES, MASHED POTATOES, CURRY CHICKEN, GOAT, AND CABBAGE WERE FOUND IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 43.0F-79.8F. ALSO, OBSERVED PLATE OF CHICKEN BEING REHEATED IN THE MICROWAVE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER AT 132.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REHEATED TO A PROPER TEMEPRATURE OF 165F AND THEN PUT ON A HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. HOT HOLDING UNITS SHOULD NOT BE USED TO RAPIDLY REHEAT TCS FOODS. THE PLATE FOR THE CUSTOMER WAS DISCARDED. ALL THE FOOD ITEMS WERE RETURNED ON THE STOVE TO BE PROPERLY REHEATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A PAN OF RICE AND PEAS (79.8F) NOT DIRECTLY INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $90 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #19.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, FLOOR SOUNDING THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON TWO CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF CLEAN DISHWARE, ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE BLACK AND YELLOW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS COVERED IN SAUCE AND NOT SANITARY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACES.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED THE MOP SINK INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH STANDING DIRTY WATER AND NOT ABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY/ HARBORAGE POINTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSEVRED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT # 2596269 #49: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
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JUN 132024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUN 13
2024
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE LIDS MISSING ON THE RECEPTACLES IN THE WOMENS RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
AUG 292023PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 29
2023
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
AUG 82023FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 8
2023
FAILED
9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A VALID CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
UNABLE TO PRODUCE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES EXCEPT ONE; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 50 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF A BOX IN THE PANTRY STORAGE AREA AND ON THE FLOOR IN A REAR STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) ISSUED.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR CONDENSER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN DRAINS SLOWLY; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND IN STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN LONG VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA THAT ARE ATTACHED TO THE CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON VENT.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SOME FOOD HANDLERS DO NOT HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.
SEP 302020PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
SEP 30
2020
PASSED
8 violationsDETAILS
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS OR REPLACE RACKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH THICK FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE GRILL, COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVE THE FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOOD PREP AREA IS DIM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
SEP 182020FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 18
2020
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, 20 IN THE MOP SINK AREA, 10 ON THE WALL IN THE HALL AND 20 IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WASH CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
RUSTY STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM RACKS OR REPLACE RACKS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MUST MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE GRILL, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS WITH THICK FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER CONTAINERS (2) OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE AND LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AREA AND CONTROL OVERFLOW OF GARBAGE AND KEEP LIDS TIGHT FITTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE. FLOORS MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE GRILL, COOLERS AND STORAGE RACKS. REMOVE THE FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. -THE WALLS AROUND THE SINKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND STORAGE RACKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DUST. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOOD PREP AREA IS DIM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.
JUL 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
REAR EXIT KITCHEN DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AT THE BOTTOM AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR, REPLACE STRIP AT BOTTOM OF DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A SCREEN DOOR IF KITCHEN DOOR WILL BE OPENED DURING OPERATION TO AVOID INSECTS FROM ENTERING KITCHEN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE GRILLS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND VARIOUS KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE MENS WASHROOM; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 292018PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 29
2018
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE BAR GUN AND HOLDERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. ALL SHELVES, PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN SIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TILES ARE BROKEN AND MISSING, FLOORING IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETE. TILES MUST BE INSTALLED. COVING MUST BE REPAIRED IN KITCHEN. THE FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
MAY 182018FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 18
2018
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2169619 DATED 5-11-18 PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERSE THE LARGE POTS THAT ARE BEING USED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A LARGER SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE BAR GUN AND HOLDERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. ALL SHELVES, PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN SIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TILES ARE BROKEN AND MISSING, FLOORING IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETE. TILES MUST BE INSTALLED. COVING MUST BE REPAIRED IN KITCHEN. THE FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
MAY 112018FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2018
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
FOUND THE FOLLOWING ITEMS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: CHICKEN, MAC N CHEESE, CHICKEN BREASTS, AND CURRY CHICKEN. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE IN THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES 56.2 DEGREES - 119.6 DEGREES. ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE 50 POUNDS $150.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
HANDSINK IN FRONT BAR AREA IN POOR REPAIR AT TIME OF INSPECTION. HOT WATER HANDLE WAS NOT WORKING PROPERLY HANDLE WAS STRIPPED NOT ALLOWING WATER TO BE TURNED ON. REPAIR PERSON ARRIVED TO CORRECT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
1 COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENTS IN FRONT BAR AREA IS NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WAH RINSE AND SANITIZE GLASSWARE IN PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. PREP AREA 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERSE THE LARGE POTS THAT ARE BEING USED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A LARGER SINK. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED IN REAR PREP AREA. WORN AND DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT THIS TIME.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE BAR GUN AND HOLDERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. ALL SHELVES, PREP TABLES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR IN SIDE STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF REPAIR TILES ARE BROKEN AND MISSING, FLOORING IN THE KITCHEN NOT COMPLETE. TILES MUST BE INSTALLED. COVING MUST BE REPAIRED IN KITCHEN. THE FLOORS IN KITCHEN AND WALK IN COOLERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS THROUGH OUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTERS AND BUILD UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
JUN 62017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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2017
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, MATERIALS AND ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM AND WHERE NECESSARY. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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JUN 2
2017
FAILED
10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR (COMPRESSOR) BEING REPLACED. PREMISES WITHOUT ADEQUATE REFRIGERATION FOR OPERATION. MUST REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION UNIT TO SUPPORT OPERATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
PROVIDE SOAP AND HAND DRYING DEVICES OR PAPER TOWEL AT BAR HANDSINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED FRONT DOOR AND REAR DOOR ARE NOT RODENT PROOF WITH 1/4 " GAP AT BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DOORS TO BE RODENT PROOF. SEROUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KITS AT 3 COMP SINK AT BAR AND PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST SEAL OR ENCASE RAW BRICK AT FRONT SERVICE BAR AND REAR ICE ROOM TO BE EASILY CLEANABLE AND SMOOTH.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL UNTENSILS AND FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT( CUTTING BOARD, CONTAINERS, FOOD CONTACT SURFACES,PREP/ DINING TABLES ETC.) TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND DUST.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS AND DUST.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
ANY OPEN GAPS OR HOLES AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALL OR CEILINGS MUST BE SEALED.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS WHERE NECESSARY.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE ALL CLUTTER, MATERIALS AND ALL CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN ELECTRICAL ROOM, ICE ROOM AND WHERE NECESSARY. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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