Jordan'S Food of Distinction, Inc
Mixed record — 10 of 18 inspections passed
2024-08-08 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE B...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE LARGE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND-DRYING DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND-WASHING...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED TOMATO SOUP AT 51F INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-0...
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ALUMINUM FOIL TRAYS NOT STORED INVERTED OR COVERED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER ALL SINGLE-USE ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND THE DRAIN AND WATER PIPES UND...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
ONE OF THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE LARGE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586092 ON 12/1/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MA...
2023-12-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 5 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2023-11-15 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 8 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION IS...
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
2022-03-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, POTATOES, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO HANGING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
2021-03-24 Fail License 1 ▾
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
FOUND OPEN KITCHEN WITH PREP TABLE. FOUND NO SEPERATION/BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD PREPERATION AND FOOD SERVICE TABLE. MANAGER STATES: TASTINGS OCCUR AT FOOD SERVICE TABLE. MANAGER ALSO STATES, FOOD IS SERVICED THROUGH WINDOW FOR TAKE OUT. MUST PROVIDE BAR...
2020-09-21 Pass Canvass 1 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
2020-04-28 Pass Suspected Food Poisoning 2 ▾
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Backflow preventer ON THE UTILITY SINK not located to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A BROKEN ICE MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
2019-11-06 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
2018-08-10 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201-11.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
2017-09-12 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SCRAPE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR THE LEAKING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
2016-08-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 1 ▾
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BOTTOM METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND THE STOVE NOT COMPLETELY FINISHED. SURFACE IS POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
2016-08-18 Fail Canvass 3 ▾
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN ON 8-25-15,REPORT#1454134
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKETS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BOTTOM METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND THE STOVE NOT COMPLETELY FINISHED. SURFACE IS POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
2015-08-25 Pass Canvass 2 ▾
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
2014-05-29 Pass Canvass 3 ▾
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON COOLER ALONG EAST WALL. DEFROST INTERIOR OF REAR COOLER.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
2013-10-09 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-10-08 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection CRITICAL 2 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
NOTED OVER 30 RAT DROPING ALONE THE WALL AND CORNERS OF DISH AREA AND BEHIND THE STORAGE AREA, 15 DROPING ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER,NOTED IN FOOD PRE AREA RODENT DROPPING IN OPEN FLOOR GRIDS MORE THAN 30, MORE THAN 1/2 INCH OPENING THUR OUT AREA,IN DI...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCES INSIDE THE ICE UNIT.
2013-10-03 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
NOTED OVER 30 RAT DROPING ALONE THE WALL AND CORNERS OF DISH AREA AND BEHIND THE STORAGE AREA, 15 DROPING ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER,NOTED IN FOOD PRE AREA RODENT DROPPING IN OPEN FLOOR GRIDS MORE THAN 30, MORE THAN 1/2 INCH OPENING THUR OUT AREA,IN D...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
ICE MACHINE BLACK SLIMMY SUBSTANCES INSIDE ICE UNIT WHEN THE ICE IS BEING MADE.VIOLATION 7-38-005A
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED OR PROOF PROVIDED OF CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, CHEESE SAUCE ARE BEING PREPARED.) MUST PROVIDE SAME. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-012.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT BEING MAINTAINE, THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS OVERFLOWING FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN WHEN WATER IS BEING DRAINED.VIOLATION 7-38-030
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INVERT DISHES UNDER PREP TABLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
REPLACE MISSING MOLDING WHERE FLOOR MEETS WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT REAR DISH ROOM.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR SAME.ALSO NEEDS TO REMOVE THE TREAD FROM THE FACUTE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,OR NEEDS TO INSTALL A BACK FLOW PERVENTER
2011-01-04 Pass Canvass ▾
No violations found.
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