SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JERK 48 WEST LLC.

YOUR CALL. 56/100

4335 W MADISON ST · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 9, 2021 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 10 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
31
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Sep 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 9
2021
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED COOKWARE AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED FOR AIR-DRYING. MUST INVERT.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BOXES, EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS, AND OTHER GARBAGE OUTSIDE BACK DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHTS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

NOV 4
2021
FAILED
17 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, PEAS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS ON SHELF INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPECIFIED BIN OR SHELVING FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP HANDWASHING SINKS STOCKED WITH SOAP, PAPERTOWEL, AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO PAPERTOWEL AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP HANDWASHING SINKS STOCKED WITH SOAP, PAPERTOWEL, AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINE WITH ABOVE.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE: PAN OF RICE IN PREP AREA AT 130.8F. ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 135F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF RICE AT A COST OF $13. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATIRES MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $20. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINE WITH ABOVE.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

MINORChemical Safety
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED ALFREDO SAUCE, RICE, AND JERK SAUCE IN LARGE WORKING CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH CURRENT REPORTS AND STATE PEST CONTROL LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINORSanitation
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED COOKWARE AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED FOR AIR-DRYING. MUST INVERT.

SERIOUSEmployee Hygiene
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING UNDERNATH HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER USE OF HAND WASHING. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED BOXES, EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS, AND OTHER GARBAGE OUTSIDE BACK DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE FLOORS, SHELVES, AND EQUIPMENT, WALLS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHTS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CRITICALPest Activity
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

OBSERVED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 10/26/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #38 OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 26
2020
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNFINISHED DRYWALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

FEB 7
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
NO DISCHARGE FROM EYES, NOSE, AND MOUTH

OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE CUTTING RAW CHICKEN IN THE REAR PREP ROOM WITH LIQUID COMING FROM HIS NOSE. INSTRUCTED TO PRACTICE PROPER HYGIENE WHILE HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)

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

OBSERVED FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER WITH A BROKEN SEAL ON THE LEFT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING WITH A WRENCH ATTACHED TO TURN IT ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE FLOORS, SHELVES, AND EQUIPMENT, WALLS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

SEP 26
2019
PASSED
0 violations

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