JERK CITY.

Chicago Health Dept

112 E 71ST ST · CHATHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2016.

6 inspections on record since 2014 · Last inspected Apr 2016.

Last inspected Apr 2016. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
32
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
APR 2016

INSPECTION HISTORY

APR 29
2016
PASS 3 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.

APR 21
2016
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE PREP TABLE AT 52.3F-60.4F AND 3 LBS OF SOUR CREAM INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR 7-UP COOLER AT 51.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 43LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $85. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

Critical Employee Hygiene
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WASHBOWL WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

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 APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET BELOW THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA NOTED WITH MOUSE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.

MAR 2
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVERD 6lbs OF COOK CHICKEN ON THE GRILL AT INTERNAL TEMPERATUR OF 79F. VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER TOTAL COST $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).

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

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT POP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD.

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

NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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

NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARMENT SINK AND SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.

AUG 27
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Food Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, RAW CHICKEN, IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 48.7F, 10 LBS VALUED AT $30, VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND MANITAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.

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

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN FURNACE ROOM, AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE PREP AREA.

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

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

INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

OCT 31
2014
PASS 4 violations
Minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON END OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

: MUST PROVDE AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEST COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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OCT 21
2014
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Other
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED,CRITICAL 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

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

MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON END OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

MUST PROVDE AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA

Minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEST COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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