JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC.
1551 W THOMAS ST · GOOSE ISLAND, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 12 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 82024PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.
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 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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.
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 UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL GAPS IN THE WALL AND LEDGE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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 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 MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
DEC 12023PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
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.
NOV 152023FAILED8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 ISSUED.
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)
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
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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
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.
MAR 92022PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
OBSERVED NO HANGING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 242021FAILED1 violationDETAILS
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 BARRIER TO PREVENT ENVIORMENTAL CONTAMINATION FOR INDOOR DINNING. PRIORTY FOUNDATION.
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SEP 212020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
APR 282020PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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
OBSERVED A BROKEN ICE MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
NOV 62019PASSED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MUST MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
AUG 102018PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201-11.
NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
SEP 122017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.
SCRAPE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK.
REPAIR THE LEAKING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.
AUG 242016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
BOTTOM METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND THE STOVE NOT COMPLETELY FINISHED. SURFACE IS POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
AUG 182016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN ON 8-25-15,REPORT#1454134
BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKETS
BOTTOM METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND THE STOVE NOT COMPLETELY FINISHED. SURFACE IS POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
AUG 252015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
MAY 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON COOLER ALONG EAST WALL. DEFROST INTERIOR OF REAR COOLER.
REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.
ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
OCT 82013FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DISH FOUND 2 LIVE RATS RUNING ALONE THE WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF,EAST SIDE,WINDON IN DISH AREA BROKEN,NOT RODENT PROOF,WINDOW IN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF,1/2 IN GAP. NOTE NOT ABLE TO GAIN ENTRY TO BASEMENT,UPON RE INSPECTION NEED TO GAIN ENTRY.VOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020. UPON RE INSPECTION OBSERVED LIVE RODENT IN THE BASEMENT AREA,WHICH WAS SITTING ON TOP OF A STAIR.
ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCES INSIDE THE ICE UNIT.
OCT 32013FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DISH FOUND 2 LIVE RATS RUNING ALONE THE WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF,EAST SIDE,WINDON IN DISH AREA BROKEN,NOT RODENT PROOF,WINDOW IN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF,1/2 IN GAP. NOTE NOT ABLE TO GAIN ENTRY TO BASEMENT,UPON RE INSPECTION NEED TO GAIN ENTRY.vIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020
ICE MACHINE BLACK SLIMMY SUBSTANCES INSIDE ICE UNIT WHEN THE ICE IS BEING MADE.VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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.
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
INVERT DISHES UNDER PREP TABLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
REPLACE MISSING MOLDING WHERE FLOOR MEETS WALL UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS AT REAR DISH ROOM.
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
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