JERK PALACE HUB.

Chicago Health Dept

8554 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Jun 2023).

8 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected Jun 2023.

Last inspected Jun 2023. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 28

2023

FAIL 23 violations 5 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 1.5LBS. BROWN GRAVY-122.0F.1LBS. PLAINTAINS-128.1F.3LBS. CABBAGE-117.8F.40LBS. CHICKEN QUARTS-78.4F-81.1F.4LBS. CHICKEN WINGS-87.8F.1LB JERK FISH 72.1F.5LBS. YAMS-77.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.55LBS. $203.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,SHAKERS AND SQUEEZE BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 500 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES OF ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS,ALL REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS, FILE CABINETS AND DESK,UNDER MAIN HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,STOVES & BBQ GRILL,IN BETWEEN BUCKETS ON FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES,ON & UNDER PALLETS OF CHARCOAL,FURNANCE/HOT WATER TANK ROOM,INSIDE OF VANITY OF HAND SINK & MOPSINK IN TOILET ROOM.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/28/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT SOUTH EAST DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FEMALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES MUST STORE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE. MUST PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE OF HOW TO PROPERLY SANITIZE OR REMOVE POTS FROM PREMISES.

Critical Sanitation

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED INADEQUATE WASTE WATER DISPOSAL OBSERVED BROWN FOUL SMELLING WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM FLOOR DRAIN AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR UNDER COOLER AND NEAR FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SEWAGE ,REMOVE WATER CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)TECH ARRIVED ON SITE AND REPAIR WASTE WATER ISSUE AT THIS TIME (3:35 P.M.)

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID FOR GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

Minor Other

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ONLY CITY GARBAGE CANS. MUST PROVIDE A COMMERCIAL OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM DOORS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES,FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,DAMAGED WALL AT REAR DOOR,DAMAGED TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT FROM WALLS WERE NEEDED.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2566950 11/10/2022 NOT CORRECTED 6-202.15 : #38-OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OPEN AND SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FURTHER ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS(MICE). 4-602.13 :#49- MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELVING, CUTTING BOARD AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE. 5-402.12 : #52-OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK DIRTY AND RUSTED. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.: 6-201.17 :#55- OBSERVED THE WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHT SHEILDS VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED. 6-501.12 : #55-INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS: 4-202.18 :#56- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE GRILLS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.: 6-303.11 :#56- OBSERVED LIGHTING DIM IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

NOV 10

2022

PASS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OPEN AND SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FURTHER ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS(FLIES).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELVING, CUTTING BOARD AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK DIRTY AND RUSTED. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FIXTURE,WALLS ,FLOORS INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHT SHEILDS VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED STANDING WATER UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REMOVE AND KEEP DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE GRILLS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO REPLACE MISSING FILTER AS NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTING DIM IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS.

NOV 1

2022

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OPEN AND SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT FURTHER ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS(FLIES).

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED 15 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE CEILING IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS AS NEEDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLE STORAGE SHELVING, CUTTING BOARD AND THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Critical Plumbing & Waste

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMP SINK DIRTY AND RUSTED. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FIXTURE,WALLS ,FLOORS INSIDE THE WASHROOM.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE WALLS, CEILING AND LIGHT SHEILDS VERY DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.

Minor Pest Activity

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE THE GRILLS AND OTHER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO REPLACE MISSING FILTER AS NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHTING DIM IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT BULBS.

MAY 18

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

PREMISES HAS NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED 75lbs OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE THE 2-DOOR COOLER AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPS RANGING FROM 56F TO 60F. ALSO OBSERVER 40lbs OF COOKED YAMS AT INTERNAL TEMP OF 67.8F STORED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE. TOTAL WEIGHT 115lbs AT TOTAL COST OF $175 WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF BOTH ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, PREP TABLES,COUNTER TOPS, AND INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

OCT 2

2019

PASS 10 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED A 1/2 INCH GAP ON THE TOP OF BOTH ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED MALE HANDLERS NEED BEARD GUARDS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-502.13 OBSERVED A BLACK GARBAGE BAG BEING USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-602.13 OBSERVED RUST ON THE TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP AND ON THE PIPES LOCATED UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED A CUTTING BOARD STAIND WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED WALLS IN THE TOILET ROOM NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNEVEN. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE BOTTOM SHELVES OF ALL PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE FRONT BY THE CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND IN THE REAR BY THE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER OR ORGANIZE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED 2 MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

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APR 22

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 20 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED RICE, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING HANDLING AND SERVING TCS FOODS TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Critical Employee Hygiene

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MOP) ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:1) OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF CHICKEN BEING STORED IN A OVEN (OVEN WAS NOT TURNED ON) AND AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 111F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID ITEMS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135F AND ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

3-501.16(A:2,&B) OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED ABOUT 10 LBS OF COOKED CATFISH INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 50F DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL COLD HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOODS DISCARDED VALUED AT $50. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED UNDER VIOLATION #21. 7-38-005.

Minor Facility Condition

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 OBSERVED THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS MISSING ON THE FOOD CONTAINERS LOCATED INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS FOR ALL FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

3-304.14 OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF SOILED WIPING CLOTHS LOCATED IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SOIL WIPING CLOTHS.

Minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 OBSERVED IN USE UTENSILS BEING STORED IN PRODUCT (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-202.16 OBSERVED WORN GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-201.11 OBSERVED CRACKED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(B) OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE OVEN AND INSIDE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-204.12 UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO LOCATE OR PROVIDE A BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE.

Critical Employee Hygiene

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

5-402.13 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK WASTE WATER NOT PROPERLY DISPOSING AND BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO NEVER ALLOW WASTE WATER TO BACK UP FROM FLOOR DRAINS AND ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND WASTE WATER SYSTEMS. PLUMBER ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND CORRECTED THE VIOLATION ON SITE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 OBSERVED WALL COVING DEATTACHED IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE COVING TIGHT FITTING.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED SOME CEILING TILES MISSING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALLS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG THE WALLS, IN ALL CORNERS AND BEHIND ALL SHELVES AND REFRIGERATION EQUIPMENT AND BEHIND THE REACH IN FREEZER.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR HOT WATER HEATER ROOM, FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER AND IN THE FRONT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE FEMALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

DEC 31

2018

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN DIARRHEAL AND VOMITING PROCEDURE ON SITE TO RESPOND TO SUCH AN EVENT IN ORDER TO MINIMIZE THE SPREAD OF CONTAMINATION.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN OPEN CEILING WITH EXPOSED HEATING DUCTS AND ELECTRICAL PIPING ABOVE PREP KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING COVERINGS (DROP CEILING ) THAT CEILING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM INEFFICIENT TO ADEQUATELY PREVENT GREASE OR CONDENSATION BUILDUP ON WALLS AND CEILINGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN PREP KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED THAT ADEQUATE LIGHTING MUST BE PROVIDED IN KITCHEN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.

DEC 18

2018

FAIL 9 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNED POLICIES FROM EACH FOOD EMPLOYEE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPERLY WORKING DEVICES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ( 6) LARGE HOME DEPOT5 GALLON BUCKETS FILLED WITH SUGAR, FLOUR, HOMEMADE JERK HOT SAUCE AND SEASONINGS. PRODUCT OVERVIEW SPECIFICATION INDICATE THE BUCKETS ARE NOT FOOD GRADE . INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO DISCARD ALL FOODS-COS- APPROX 80 LBS AT COST OF APPROX $90.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LARGE ENOUGH TO EMERGE THE LARGEST COOKING EQUIPMENT,( POTS, PANS USED FOR COOKING FOODS) TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LARGER SINK OR OBTAIN APPROVAL FROM THE HEALTH DEPT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 NO CITATION

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED AN OPEN CEILING WITH EXPOSED HEATING DUCTS AND ELECTRICAL PIPING ABOVE PREP KITCHEN AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL CEILING COVERINGS (DROP CEILING ) THAT CEILING IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR PERSON IN CHARGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGENS TRAINING.

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