Chicago
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BEAT

Jr'S Jamaican Tropical Cafe

8010 S Ashland Ave, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
18/100

Troubled record — failed 8 of 18 inspections for pest activity, other

Inspections
18
8 passed
Last Inspected
2025-04-16
Pass Rate
44%
8 failures
Score
18/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-04-16)
Failed 8 inspections (2025, 2025, 2025...)
Pest Activity issues found across 15 inspections
Other issues found across 10 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 42×
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Pest Activity critical 15×
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Other critical 10×
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Documentation & Training critical
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Facility Condition critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Employee Hygiene critical
Chemical Safety minor
2025-04-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2025-04-14 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 1- RAT DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,1- LIVE ROACH AT CREVICES OF REAR PREP COUNTER AND A DEAD RAT IN MOTOR OF REAR UNUSED REACH IN COOLER.. MUST REMOVE RAT DROPPING& DEAD RAT CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR(NORTH) MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES AND GAPS OF FLOORING & WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,FRONT GLASS BROKEN.

2025-04-09 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR(NORTH) MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN & UNDER COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER & REAR PREP AREAS,ON FLOOR & BEHIND 2- DOOR UNUSED COOLERS,ON FLOOR UNDER SMALL PREP TABLE,UNDER & IN BETWEEN LARGE GAPS IN WALL BA...

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLE,BBQ GRILL TABLE SHELF,ALL USED & UNUSED COOLERS & FREEZER STORAGES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLES AND GAPS OF FLOORING & WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,FRONT GLASS BROKEN.

2025-03-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED GREENS-102.9F ON STEAM TABLE.20LBS. COOKED MIXED CHICKEN-58.8F-59.9F.2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-49.1F.INSIDE OF OVEN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR & REAR DOOR(NORTH) MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,ON FLOOR & BEHIND 2- DOOR UNUSED COOLERS,ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR KITCHEN,ON FLOOR UNDER SMALL PREP TABLE,PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA- FLOOR & SHELVING...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN /PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLE,BBQ GRILL TABLE SHELF,ALL USED & UNUSED COOLERS & FREEZER STORAGES.

serious Food Temperature

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WATER TEMPERATURE IS 47.1F,3- COMPARTMENT SINK-50.0F,HAND SINK TOILET ROOM-52.2F. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES THROUGHOUT HAND SINKS AT 100.0F AND 1...

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAR RIGHT FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NO RUNNUNG WATER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE HOLE IN WALL IN LOBBY,IN FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR AND FLOORING & WALLS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,FRONT GLASS BROKEN.

2024-03-05 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
2
minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

minor Documentation & Training

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 2590065 2/26/24 NOT CORRECTED #58- 2-102.13 STILL OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLL...

2024-02-26 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 11
serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN PLASTIC BINS ON COUNTERTOP 1LB. OF SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 68.7F AND 1LB. OF DICED CHICKEN AT 67.5F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW APPX.2LBS $3.29 (PRIORITY 7-38-005 C...

minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED UNLABELED SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS, MUST LABEL ITEMS OUT ITS ORGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE APROX. 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 2 DOOR STORAGE FREEZER, AND LOWER COUNTER STORAGE SHELVES AND OFF FLOOR AND ON LEDGE ONE DOOR GLASS STORAGE COOLER NEAR REAR GARBAGE DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPING CLEAN AND SANIT...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED GAP UNDERNEATH BOTH REAR DOORS AND FRONT DOOR, MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

serious Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2 DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED FAR RIGHT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR PREP IS PEELING, DAMAGED TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND FRONT LOBBY, ALSO THRESHOLD BY DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WALL LEADING TO TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUSE CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 2575178 05.01.2023 NOT CORRECTED #10- 5-202.12 (B-D) OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. # 49- 4-601.11(C) MUST DETIAL CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON SHELVING UNITS...

2023-05-01 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH TAPE MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DETIAL CLEAN DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN THE FILTER ABOVE THE GRILL.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED MANAGERS ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RENEW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

2022-07-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH TAPE MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN /DEEP GROOVES OF CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, WATER DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND END CAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2022-06-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 14
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS GREENS,CHICKEN,CABBAGE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & LEDGE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR COUNTER.APPX.6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYIMG AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. KEEP DOORS CLO...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Pest Activity

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED APPX. 60LBS. OF CHICKEN BEING B.B.Q. OUTSIDE ON GRILL IN REAR YARD IN THE ELEMENTS(E.G.)WIND,DUST.FLIES,ETC. MUST PREPARE FOODS INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APP...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH TAPE MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN /DEEP GROOVES OF CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LID.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND KEEP CLEAN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, WATER DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND END CAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2021-02-19 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, WATER DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

2020-05-21 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Violation Codes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS UNDER FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE AREAS.

2020-05-14 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

critical Facility Condition

FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

OBSERVED 6LBS. OF CHICKEN QUARTERS BEING COOKED OUTSIDE ON GRILL IN REAR YARD WHILE IT IS RAINING AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PREPARE FOODS IN FACILITY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD ONLY TO PROTECT FOOD FROM ELEMENTS.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER....

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND REAR SCREEN DOOR ALONG SIDE AND RIGHT CORNER.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 25 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS UNDER 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/14/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS UNDER FLOOR MATS THROUGHOUT THE AREAS.HOLES IN LOWER WALL BASE BEHIND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER,HOLE IN FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR AND HOLE AROUND WIRING LEADING FROM REAR WALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED VERY STICKY FLOOR MATS IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS.CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2019-05-20 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2019-05-13 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 9
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RICE AND BEANS, RIBS, CHICKEN) THAT WERE COOKED/PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY DATED/LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT AND TCS FOODS ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING COOKED OUTSIDE ON A SMOKER GRILL. MANAGER STATES FOODS ARE COOKED OUTSIDE TO MAKE LARGE ORDERS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THAT ANY TYPE OF OPEN FOOD OUTSIDE (COOKING, SERVING, DISPLAY, HANDLING, ETC) IS PROHIBITED. INSTRUCTED TO...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

FOUND SEVERAL LARGE PIECES OF RAW WOOD BEING USED AS FLOOR COVERING IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND USE MATERIALS THAT ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE RACKS INSIDE OF THE COOLERS AND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STEAM TABLE AND OVENS WITH DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF OF THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS WERE MET. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST MEET THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND PROVIDE PROOF.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

minor Sanitation

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2243213 DATED 12/06/2018 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: -55. 6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO...

2018-12-06 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 3
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

PA 100-0367 OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2018-11-29 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION; 2 LBS OF RED BEANS AND RICE AT 91F, 3 LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AT 111F, 1 LB OF MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 110F, AND 3 LBS OF COOKED COLLA...

serious Food Temperature

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS LOCATED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL ...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING COOKED OUTSIDE ON A SMOKER GRILL. MANAGER STATES FOODS ARE COOKED OUTSIDE TO MAKE LARGE ORDERS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THAT ANY TYPE OF OPEN FOOD OUTSIDE (COOKING, SERVING, DISPLAY, HANDLING, ETC) IS PROHIBITED. RETAIL FOOD L...

minor Other

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAUCET MISSING ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RIGHT SIDE FAUCET COLD WATER KNOB MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE FAUCET AND PROVIDE A COLD WATER KNOB FOR THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TI...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

2017-10-16 Pass Canvass
4
minor Facility Condition

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE NOT LABELED SUCH AS NO LABELED COOKED CHICKEN CONTAINERS FOUND INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND DATE ON COOKED FOODS.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WORN OUT CUTTING BOARDS WITH GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELF INSIDE 2-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOLES ON WALL BEHIND UTENSILS SHELVING UNIT NEXT TO 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WATER CONDENSATION BUILD UP ON HOOD IN COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

2016-11-03 Pass License
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBSERVED SPRAY PAINT COMING OFF OF THE SURFACE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN IN CONTACT WITH WATER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE SPRAY PAINT.

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE FLOOR AND WALL INSIDE PF THE MOP SINK ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE GAP.

minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED HOLES IN THE WALL AROUND THE MOP SINK VACUUM BREAKER. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLES.

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHIELDED LIGHTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET BASES LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

100
Pepe'S Mexican Restaurants
100
Firehouse Steak & Lemonade
64
Dfl Managment LLC
57
First Church of Love and Faith
40
Fresh Catch Fish & Seafood, Inc.

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