SOUTHSHORE BBQ-JERK.

Chicago Health Dept

7114 S YATES BLVD · SOUTH SHORE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

7 inspections on record since 2020 · Last inspected Feb 2024.

Last inspected Feb 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

FEB 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 7

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

SOME FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED AS REQUIRED; MUST LABEL WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; MUST WEAR AT ALL TIMES WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING FOOD. CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF FRYERS, BOTTOMS AND TOPS OF PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF PREP COOLER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. SOME CEILING VENTS AND INTERIORS OF LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING. SOME CEILING TILE DISCOLORED FROM SMOKE; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

SOME LIGHTS OBSERVED WITHOUT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

JUN 21

2022

PASS 5 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CANTAINER WITH PRODUCT NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL VENTS AND CLEANING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

MAY 9

2022

PASS 7 violations

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CANTAINER WITH PRODUCT NAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON THE PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED PEELING PAINT AROUND THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL VENTS AND CLEANING TILES WHERE NEEDED.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

AUG 31

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 9 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD INSIDE THE MINI CONDIMENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS, FOOD SPLASH AND ICE BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A HEAVY LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

AUG 24

2021

FAIL 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWEL AT THE FOLLOWING HAND SINKS ON SITE: DISH AREA, FOOD PREP AREA, AND TOLIET ROOM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINKS AT ALL TIMES. FOOD HANDLER OBTAINED PAPER TOWEL FOR HAND SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED. COS

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEM INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER TO BE IMPROPER: JERK CHICKEN 55.4F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LB OF PRODUCTS WORTH $30.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Temperature

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FOOD INSIDE THE MINI CONDIMENT COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

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

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED DEBRIS, FOOD SPLASH AND ICE BUILD UP IN INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO HAVE A HEAVY LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOLIET ROM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.

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FEB 9

2021

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 12 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

ALL READY TO EAT AND TCS FOODS PREPARED AND STORED FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL THE COOKED PASTA STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM).

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP TABLES WITH CARDBOARD ON IT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE CARDBOARD AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE SURFACE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

THE CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH A BIG PORTION OF IT CUT OUT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL CEILING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ALL DIRT AND FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER, REACH-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SEE VIOLATION #60.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS #57 AND 58 WRITTEN ON REPORT #2356229, DATED 01/072020 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT: #57. OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58. OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

Minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

PREVIOUS NON-COMPLIANCE SUMMARY DATED 01/07/2020 NOT POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO POST AND MAINTAIN SUMMARY IN PLAIN VIEWING OF THIS ESTABLISHMENT'S CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010 NO CITATION ISSUED

JAN 7

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED NO SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

Minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ABOVE REACH-IN COOLER, REACH-IN FREEZER AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES SHALL PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

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