APR 9
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOKER'S CAJUN SMOKEHOUSE.
EAT. 83/100
2416 W SCHUBERT AVE · LOGAN SQUARE, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 9, 2024 · passed with conditions
Passed all 3 inspections (1 with conditions).
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
14
none critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Nov 2021
INSPECTION HISTORY
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TCF FOOD INSIDE FREEZER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.200 POUNDS RAW CHICKEN AT 44.4F, 10 POUNDS RAW FISH AT 45.8, 10 POUNDS SHRIMP AT 42.8F, AND 5 POUNDS SAUSAGE AT 43.5F. PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.DISPOSED OF 235 POUNDS OF TCS FOOD.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND WALK IN FREEZER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES.FREEZER AT 44.0F PRIORITY VIOLATION.CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.FREEZER TAGGED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND SMOKER.MUST CLEAN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNUSED REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT KITCHEN AREAS.MUST REMOVE.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.
MAR 292023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 29
2023
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST BUILD UP ON PREP AREA COOLERS CONDENSERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLERS CONDENSERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED DISHWASH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD/GREASE BUILD UP ON FRONT PREP AREA FLOOR UNDER FRYERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT REAR PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AT BOTH PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNED OUT CEILING LIGHT BULBS ABOVE DISHWASH AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
NOV 182021PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2021
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
3-COMPARTMENT SINKS MISSING STOPPERS (X4). INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
WEST WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER SAID HANDWASH BOWL PIPE MUST DRAIN QUICKLY.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST/DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS AND FLOORS AT PREP AND DISHWASH AREAS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND FLOOR THROUGHOUT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED 2 BURNED OUT VENTILATION HOOD LIGHT BULBS (RIGHT SIDE VENTILATION HOOD). MUST REPLACE WITH WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
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