JERK TACO MAN 1.
4001 W JACKSON BLVD · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 14 inspections. 20 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUN 222021FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. SEE #2.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD CHICKEN (125.6F) IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $325. PRIORITY. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. RICE (50.0F), CHICKEN (51.1F), PORK (50.0F), OXTAILS (51.1F). APPROXIMATELY 60 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODCUTS AT A COST OF $1500 DISCARDED.ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AGT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED COOKED AND COOLED TCS FOODS (RICE AND CHICKEN) WITH IMPROPER DATE MARKING LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK WITH DISCARDING DATE OF FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE (47.3F) AND 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE (50.1F). ALL COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OVER 200 MICE DROPPING THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT AROUND WATER HEATER, CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA IN REAR, AROUND THE SMOKER IN FRONT PREP AREA, AND INSIDE THE STEAMER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. 7-38-020(a). CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS IN FOOD PREP AREA.
OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS FOR MEASURING SANITIZING SOLUTION IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TEST STRIPS TO ACCURATELY MEASURE SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON FAN GUARD IN WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP ON CONDENSER IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED STANDING WASTE WATER IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STOPPER SO WASTE WATER CAN BE RELEASED.
EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF HANDS AFTER BEING WASHED.
OBSERVED FOUR BURNED OUT LIGHTBULBS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND UNDER HOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182020FAILED2 violationsDETAILS
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANS MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 112020FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO SANITIZING SOLUTION TESTING DEVICES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ANS MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR RECEPTACLE OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, THE LIDS OFF AND A TRAILER IN THE OUTDOOR AREA WITH GARBAGE PILED ON TOP OF IT. Receptacles and waste handling units for REFUSE, recyclables, and returnables used with materials containing FOOD residue and used outside the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT shall be designed and constructed to have tight-fitting lids, doors,or covers. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(b)
OBSERVED FLOORS, WALLS, SHELVES, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED THE LIGHT BULB MISSING FROM THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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SEP 42018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
2-102.14(A) - OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A). NO CITATION ISSUED.
2-501.11 - OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
4-602.13 - DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, OVEN, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, PLEXIGLASS SURROUNDING THE CUSTOMER AREA, STEAMER.
6-501.12 - CLEAN THE FLOOR OF ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF SOOT AND FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.
PA 100-0367 - OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 22018PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, OVEN, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, PLEXIGLASS SURROUNDING THE CUSTOMER AREA, STEAMER.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF SOOT AND FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.
OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION PA 100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
JUL 262018FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NO WRITTEN CLEAN-UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A PROCEDURE WITH CLEAN-UP SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER: COOKED CHICKEN AT 60.8F, COOKED STEAK AT 50.8F, CHEESE AT 44.1-48.2F, SHRIMP AT 44.8F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 500# OF FOOD WORTH $2000. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES AND LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE ON A GLUEBOARD INSIDE OF A RODENT TRAP AND APPROXIMATELY 150 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND ELECTRICAL ROOM AND STORAGE ROOM. OBSERVED 10 LIVE HOUSE FLIES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A. CITATION ISSUED.
DETAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYER, GRILL, OVEN, HOT HOLDING UNITS AND STEAM TABLE, PREP TABLES, PLEXIGLASS SURROUNDING THE CUSTOMER AREA, STEAMER.
THE TOILET IN THE WASHROOM WAS NOT OPERATIONAL AND WOULD NOT FLUSH. MANAGEMENT REPAIRED THE TOILET DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C. CITATION ISSUED.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF ALL FOOD AND DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALLS AND CEILINGS OF SOOT AND FOOD DEBRIS ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE GRILL.
OBSERVED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 52018FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES IN THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES, STEAMERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. CLEAN THE FLOOR IN THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER.
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAINT THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
OBSERVED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UTENSILS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE GROUND. REDUCE CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
JAN 42018FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND COLD HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED PIZZA IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 123.8F. ALSO OBSERVED CHEESE AT 51.4F AND EGGS AT 45.7F INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10# OF FOOD WORTH $30. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
INADEQUATE SUPPLY OF HOT WATER AVAILABLE IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. THE HOT WATER WAS AT 60F AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE HOT WATER ABOVE 110F AT ALL TIMES FOR PROPER DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR STORAGE AND UTILITY ROOMS AND ON THE EQUIPMENT IN THOSE ROOMS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM THE PREMISES. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ALSO, REAR EXIT DOOR MUST BE RODENT PROOFED. THERE IS A 1/2" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED GARBAGE OVERFLOWING OVER THE TOP OF THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. ALSO OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES STACKED BESIDE THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE GARBAGE PICKUP SO THAT THE GARBAGE DOES NOT OVERFLOW OVER THE TOP OF THE CONTAINER AND TO STORE ALL GARBAGE IN THE CONTAINER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS FOR THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE PIZZA OVEN, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, SINKS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, SHELVES, DEEP FRYER AND GRILLS, INTERIOR OF ALL PREP COOLERS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES. REPLACE ANY BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. REPAIR THE DRYWALL WALLS IN THE UTILITY ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA. REPAINT THE WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLES WITH CHIPPED PAINT.
OBSERVED UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT THAT IS TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE UTENSILS OR INSTALL A LARGER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE AREA AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE GROUND. REDUCE CLUTTER OUTSIDE OF THE RESTAURANT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WET WIPING CLOTHS IN A CONTAINER OF SANITIZER.
AUG 152017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
Observed food, grease and debris on floors throughout operation. Also observed missing floor tile at front entrance of walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repair, clean and maintain, said areas.
AUG 82017FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed 4 door prep cooler, at cook line, at improper temperature, 58.3F. Said cooler holds potentially hazardous foods. Cooler was tagged during inspection. Instructed manager that cold holding units must maintain proper temperatures; cold foods need to be held at 40F or lower at all times. Critical violation # 7-38-005 (A)
Observed the following potentially hazardous foods at improper temperatures: 1.5lbs Baked potatoes, 52.1F, 20lbs Raw Chicken, 55.2F, 11lbs, Ribs 55.2F, 1.5lbs Raw Shrimp, 59.2f and 20lbs, Raw Fish 59.2F. All said items were located in the 4 door cooler near the front cook line. Manager voluntarily discard and denatured a total of 54lbs of product, at a total value of $413.00. Instructed manager that potentially hazardous foods must be maintained to the proper temperature, 40F or lower for cold foods and 140F for hot foods. Critical Violation # 7-38-005 (A)
Observed a total of 20 live house flies scattered- in the following areas: rear prep and front cook line/grill areas. Also observed back door open. Instructed manager to keep back door closed and/or screen proof back door, to prevent further fly activity and remove live flies on premise. Serious Violation # 7-38-020
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
Observed food, grease and debris on floors throughout operation. Also observed missing floor tile at front entrance of walk in cooler. Instructed manager to repair, clean and maintain, said areas.
NOTED LOOSE WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 152017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING INSIDE THE OUTSIDE WALK IN COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
NOTED LOOSE WALL COVING UNDERNEATH THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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