Chicago
40
BEAT

Ss Jerk

6114 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
40/100

Mixed record — 0 of 3 inspections passed

Inspections
3
0 passed
Last Inspected
2024-09-25
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
40/100
BEAT
Failed 1 inspection (2024)
Employee Hygiene issues found across 5 inspections
Pest Activity issues found across 4 inspections
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Sanitation serious 18×
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Other minor
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Food Temperature serious
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2024-09-25 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 18
critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK NEXT TO COOKING EQUIPMENT.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION MUST KEEP AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP & DISH WASHING AREA NAPKINS WERE PROVIDED AT BOTH SINKS DURING INSPECTION.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-81.7F IN HOT HOLDING CABINET. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 1LB.$15.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 5LBS. BEANS-55.8F.3LBS. CABBAGE-45.9F.3LBS. YAMS-54.7F.1.5LBS-DICED JERK CHICKEN-55.9F IN BOWLS ON PREP TABLES.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41...

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 115.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN.MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOSTAT TEMPERATURE IS NOW 150.8F.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR WITH BACK DOOR OPEN MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OBSERVED DEEP DARK GROOVES ON SEVERAL CUTTING BOARDS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SHATTERED GLASS ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR .

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FILTER ON RIGHT SIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN FRONT STORAGE AREA NEAR SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2596752 6/28/24 NOT CORRECTED#58- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO PREVIOUS SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW. A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION (7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

2024-06-28 Pass w/ Conditions License Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 5
critical Documentation & Training

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

2-102.14(O) : OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

minor Sanitation

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

: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 : OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM CONNECTED AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18 : MUST PROVIDE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2024-06-21 Fail License
CRITICAL 20
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 Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER IN DISH WASHING AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)

critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED LOW HOT RUNNING WATER PRESSURE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED WALK IN FREEZER AND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER DESSERT COOLER NOT OPERABLE ALSO 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 65.5F.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND FREEZER AT 0.0F. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND A GAP ALONG TOP OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 6-8 LIVE FLIES FLYING AROUND AND APPX. 25 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON INSIDE REAR LEDGE OF TABLE TOP GRILL,INSIDE OF BOTH FRYER CABINETS AND NEAR MOPSINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MUST HAVE A PEST CONTRO...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL AND FRYER CABINETS & LEGS OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE (TIRES .TALL WEEDS AND JUNK) FROM GROUND AROUND OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER & YARD AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR IN CLOSET OF TOILET ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO VENTILATION SYSTEM CONNECTED AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

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