JAMAICAN JERK PALACE.

Chicago Health Dept

8554 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2018.

6 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Jan 2018.

Last inspected Jan 2018. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JAN 2018

INSPECTION HISTORY

JAN 11

2018

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE KITCHEN; REPAIR GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES (TOP AND BOTTOM), CUTTING BOARDS, STORAGE CONTAINERS ETC AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS AND INSIDE OF WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE HOODED SYSTEM NEED CLEANING. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL OF THE WASHROOM; SEAL HOLES. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN THE WASHROOM. CLEAN THE VENT FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM THE VENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED RUST ON THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND PAINT TRAP.

Minor Sanitation

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

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS THROUGH OUT; REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

JAN 27

2017

PASS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REPAINT GREASE TRAP

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBORD FROM FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE COOKING AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR OF PREMISES,NEAR EXIT DOOR AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

JAN 18

2017

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

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

TOOK INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS,COOKED MAC &CHEESE INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT FOOD PREP AREA AND FOUND TEMPERATURE AT 53.7F,TOTAL WEIGHT, 15LBS,TOTAL COST $60.00 AND OBSERVED COOKED RED BEANS AND RICE SITTING IN A LARGE PAN ON THE PREP TABLE AT 130.0F,TOTAL WEIGHT,20LBS,TOTAL COST,$75.00 FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Serious Sanitation

DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,WHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE,AND SANITIZE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE STRIPS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,MUST REPAINT GREASE TRAP

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CARDBORD FROM FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS NEAR THE COOKING AREA OF FOOD SPILLS AND GREASE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM THE REAR OF PREMISES,NEAR EXIT DOOR AND UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA

MAY 24

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1533034 DATE 4-17-15,(#45)MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY IN THE PREP AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE GRILLS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29.

APR 17

2015

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUR PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Critical Pest Activity

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

MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE ,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

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OCT 23

2014

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

PAINT RUSTY INTERI0R OF DEEP FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL FLOOR JUNCTURE ON WEST WALL INSIDE FURNACE ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEAL ALL RAW WOOD ON WALLS. SEAL ALL HOLES IN WALLS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

ATTACH A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE TO WASHROOM DOOR.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST PROVIDE A 6 INCH AIR GAP BETWEEN WASTE LINE PIPES AND FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN FOOD PREP AREA.

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