SEP 28
2017
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JERK KITCHEN.
BEAT. 29/100
1334 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected September 28, 2017 · passed
Failed 5 of 13 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
13
7 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
6 YEARS
since Oct 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE ON WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ELEVATE ALL 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
SEP 222017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 22
2017
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION (#22) ON THE REPORT # 2082148 DATED 09/14/2017 NOT CORRECTED: #22 -- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION LEVEL FOR DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, RICE) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE ON WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ELEVATE ALL 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED ONE LADY EMPLOYEE NOT PROVIDED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
SEP 142017FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 14
2017
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED NO LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE DONE IN 2017. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, RICE) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION LEVEL FOR DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED LARGE HOLE ON WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ELEVATE ALL 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED ONE LADY EMPLOYEE NOT PROVIDED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 102016FAILED4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 10
2016
FAILED
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED NO LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, GOAT, RICE) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE 1 ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE 3 COMAPARTMENT SINK.
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JUL 92015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2015
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
NOTED THE WALL INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPLATTERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL COVING/BASE BOARD IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR INSECTS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET BASE AND BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
APR 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 8
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
OPEN BAGS OF DRY STORAGE,(RICE,NOODLES,ETC) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LABLED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM.STORAGE ON FLOORS.MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE STORAGE.
FEB 202013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
FEB 20
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS, BEHIND/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN NEED CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN BASEMENT BY EXIT DOOR.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
WASH CLOTHS SHOULD BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
JUN 222011FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 22
2011
FAILED
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GREASE NOTED ON OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND DEBRIS FOUND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER -CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED OCTOBER 29, 2010 NOT CORRECTED: -32- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER. -33- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES. _34- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES. -35- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. -36- Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND END CAPS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS - 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEE VIOLATION # 29
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
SEE VIOLATION 3 29
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
SEE VIOLATION # 29
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEE VIOLATION # 29
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SEE VIOLATION # 29.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3 COMP. SINK NOT LEVEL, WATER SETTLES AT BACKSIDE IN CENTER SECTION OF UNIT-MUST ADJUST SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE.
OCT 292010PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 29
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED RICE AND GRAVY ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H63936 COURT DATE 12-2-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ENDCAPS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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