MAY 18
2022
PASS 1 violation
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO PREP SINK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A PREP SINK. A prep sink is needed when the only other sink is a hand sink.
JOKER'S CAJUN KITCHEN.
Chicago Health Dept
131 N CLINTON ST · WEST LOOP, CHICAGO
Last inspected 2022.
6 inspections on record since 2018 · Last inspected May 2022.
Last inspected May 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
14
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2022
INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 16
2021
PASS 3 violations
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD LOCATED BETWEEN CLEAN DISH STORAGE RACK AND DISH SPRAY/SCRAPE STATION. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SPLASH GUARD OR RELOCATE CLEAN DISHES TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH PREP COOLER AND AROUND LEGS OF BEVERAGE CART. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CLEAN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATE ONSITE.
NOV 16
2020
PASS 1 violation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTH LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
MAR 26
2019
PASS 1 violation
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES, WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
AUG 17
2018
PASS 3 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. 3-603.11- INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13- OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MEET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
PA 100-0367- OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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AUG 14
2018
FAIL 5 violations
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER. INFORMED MANAGER THAT CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE MUST BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMER AS WELL AS INDICATED ON MENU OF RAW/UNDER COOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY SIGNAGE. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 4 DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 51.2F, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MAINTENANCE UNIT AND ENSURE INTERNAL TEMP OF UNIT IS 41F OR LESS. NO CITATIONS ISSUED. ?
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS IN 4 DOOR COOLER UNIT, AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED SITE TO PROVIDE TO DETERMINE PROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOL UNIT. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MEET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATE NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS CERTIFICATES. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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