Kiss the Cook Bbq/jerk Taco Man
420 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60605 · South Loop · Restaurant · High risk
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2 inspections on record — 2 failed (not yet rated)
Last Inspected
2022-05-10
What You Should Know
⚠ Failed 2 inspections (2022, 2022)
⚠ Most recent inspection (2022-05-10) was a failure
→ Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Types of Issues Found
🌡 Food Temperature serious 3×
Inspection History
2022-05-10 Fail License Re-Inspection 5 ▾
minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED 3 COOLERS AT INADEQUATE TEMPERTURES. TEMPERATURES OF COOLERS RANGED FROM 45 F TO 56 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR UNITS OR PROVIDE UNITS WITH ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLES WITHOUT TIGHT FITTING LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TIGHT FITTING LID TO OUTSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B)
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD.
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serious Food Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND SEVERAL MEAT ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 50.2F, 54.8F, 53.6F, ETC... FOUND COOKED RIBS, COOKED CHICKEN AND RAW CHICKEN STORED IN REACH IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. TOTAL VALUE DENATURED AT THIS TIME $20,000 / 1000...
minor Food Temperature
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
FOUND 4 REACH IN COOLERS ON SITE. MANAGEMENT STATES 3 ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND NOT IN USE, THE 4TH WAS IN USE AT TIME OF INSPECTION AND FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 46.5F DEGREES AIR TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CORRECT ALL REFRIGERATIO...
minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
NO OUTSIDE RECEPTICLE ONSITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE CONTAINER WITH NAME AND ADDRESS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS AND WALLS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MECHANICAL VENTILATION AND FILTERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD.
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