ROYAL CARIBBEAN JERK.
2126 E 71ST ST · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO
Failed 7 of 19 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 42017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS.
CLEAN FLOORS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM. REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
SEP 222017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE ON PREMISES. FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS FOUND ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, HOT WATER TANK AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN ALL AREAS TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. RECOMMENDED SERVICE BY ORKIN PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF STOVE, FRYERS, PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATION UNITS.
CLEAN FLOORS WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. ALSO CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES.
CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM. REPLACE WATER STAINED/DAMAGED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DIRT.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS.
AUG 222016PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OR STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
NOTED DEEP DARK OPEN SEEMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS,BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
DEATIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES, ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
APR 62016PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A FEW PRECOOKED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED. MUST LABEL WITH NAME AND DATE.
NOTED DEEP DARK OPEN SEEMS INTO THE CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
FLOOR DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO FLOORS MUST BE IN GOOD REPAIR SMOOTH AND EASLIY CLEANABLE.
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING DIRTY AND/OR IN POOR REPAIR: WALLS, CEILING IN THE PREP AND STORAGE AREA, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED PREMISES TO BE CLUTTER THROUGH OUT. MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN FOR BETTER CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING.
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OCT 282015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN SHELVES IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR OF PREMISES
OCT 232015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1559292 DATE 06-18-2015(MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION(35)MUST REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
CLEAN SHELVES IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR OF PREMISES
OCT 212015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IS IN POOR REPAIR IN THE PREP AREA ,THE PIPE IS MISSING FROM THE BOTTOM OF SINK,WATER HAS TO BE TURNED ON FROM UNDERNEATH SINK AND WHEN WATER IS TURNED ON THE WATER COMES OUT ONTO THE FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1559292 DATE 06-18-2015(MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION(35)MUST REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
CLEAN SHELVES IN THE REAR OF PREMISES OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN REAR OF PREMISES
JUN 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
DETAIL CLEAN STOVE AND DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
DEATIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP REA AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS ALSO REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM IN FRONT OF STOVE
MUST REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR OF PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT UPON NEXT INSPECTION
MAY 62014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
APR 222014FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES ON FLOOR AND PALLET IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND ALONG FLOOR BASE IN REAR AND IN FURNACE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL CRACKS & OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT, AND REQUEST ANOTHER VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, BOX, TRASH AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON GROUND BEHIND DUMPSTER. MUST BREAK DOWN BOXE(S) AND PLACE ALL TRASH INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OR STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
REMOVE RUST FROM CAN OPENER BASE AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT WHICH ALSO INCLUDES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT( OVEN, DEEP FRYER), COOLERS & FREEZERS, SINKS, MICROWAVE, OVENS, COUNTER TOPS, EXTERIORS OF LARGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT
DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL THE BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
APR 142014FAILED9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
30 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON PREMISES ON FLOOR AND PALLET IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA AND ALONG FLOOR BASE IN REAR AND IN FURNACE CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL CRACKS & OPENINGS IN WALLS, FLOORS, AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT, AND REQUEST ANOTHER VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, BOX, TRASH AND DEBRIS OBSERVED ON GROUND BEHIND DUMPSTER. MUST BREAK DOWN BOXE(S) AND PLACE ALL TRASH INSIDE WASTE RECEPTACLE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CHICKEN, RICE) ARE BEING PREPARED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010(B)
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OR STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
REMOVE RUST FROM CAN OPENER BASE AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT WHICH ALSO INCLUDES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT( OVEN, DEEP FRYER), COOLERS & FREEZERS, SINKS, MICROWAVE, OVENS, COUNTER TOPS, EXTERIORS OF LARGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT
DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL THE BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
MAR 132014PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND A POT OF RICE AND BEANS THAT WAS COOKED 3-12-14 AND COOLED IN REFRIGERATOR OVER NIGHT AT 52.1F. INSTRUCTED ON FIRST VISIT TO COOL COOKED FOODS IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS WHICH MUST REACH REQUIRED TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW WITHIN 6 HOURS(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70F TO 40F IN 4 HOURS). PRODUCT FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
NO CERTIFIED MGR WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(CANDIED YAMS, JERK CHICKEN, FRIED PLAINIANS, BEANS & RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OR STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
REMOVE RUST FROM CAN OPENER BASE AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT WHICH ALSO INCLUDES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT( OVEN, DEEP FRYER), COOLERS & FREEZERS, SINKS, MICROWAVE, OVENS, COUNTER TOPS, EXTERIORS OF LARGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
DETAIL CLEAN DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL THE BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
MAR 52014FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
COOKED BEANS AND RICE FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER AT 49.6F IN LARGE COOKING POT, AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS ON STEAM TABLE UNIT NOT TURNED ON AT 108.8F. ALL PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO COOL ALL COOKED FOODS IN SHALLOW CONTAINERS WHICH MUST BE COOLED WITHIN A 6 HOUR TIME FRAME(140 TO 70 DEGREES IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70 TO 40 DEGREES IN 4 HOURS). ALSO INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SURE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE BEFORE PLACING COOKED FOODS IN IT THAT MUST BE MAINTAINED AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
70 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND SCATTERED ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE FURNACE CLOSET, IN WASHROOM, UNDERNEATH SINKS AND PREP TABLE, ON SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, AND UNDERNEATH DESSERT DISPLAY CASE. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS INCLUDING AROUND PIPES. MUST REQUEST A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AND A SERVICE VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. MUST BREAK BOXES DOWN BEFORE PLACING IN RECEPTACLE AND KEEP LID CLOSED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OR STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS.
ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED WITH HANDLES UP OR OUT.
REMOVE RUST FROM CAN OPENER BASE AND HOLSTER CONNECTED TO PREP TABLE. MUST REMOVE ALL BOXES FROM STORAGE SHELVES IN FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR.
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT WHICH ALSO INCLUDES INSIDE COOLERS AND FREEZERS, INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT( OVEN, DEEP FRYER), COOLERS & FREEZERS, SINKS, MICROWAVE, OVENS, COUNTER TOPS, EXTERIORS OF LARGE CONTAINERS, AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
MAY 12013PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE AT SINKS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED. HOT WATER PROVIDED AT END OF INSPECTION.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
APR 182013FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 20-30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER MICROWAVE, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR STORAGE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
REPLACE MISSNG FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
CLEAN FLOORS IN FURNACE ROOM, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
DEC 132012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN KITCHEN.
REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN. PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR STORAGE.
PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
DEC 42012FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FISH 112.6F, CABBAGE 118.7F AND CHICKEN 120.9F STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 140F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND OUTLET ALONG EAST WALL BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER CARRYOUT CONTAINERS, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREP TABLE IN KITCHEN, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AND CORNERS IN FURNACE ROOM, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AROUND WATER HEATER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM LEFT CORNER OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIIND FRONT COUNTER, IN KITCHEN, FURNACE ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN KITCHEN.
REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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