KISS THE COOK BBQ/JERK TACO MAN.

Chicago Health Dept

420 S CLARK ST · SOUTH LOOP, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (May 2022).

2 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected May 2022.

Last inspected May 2022. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
11
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAY 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAY 10
2022
FAIL 5 violations
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.

APR 14
2022
FAIL 6 violations
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 POUNDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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 REFRIGERATION TO ADEQUATELY KEEP FOODS PROTECTED. REACH IN COOLERS HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

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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