SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

SS JERK.

BEAT. 40/100

6114 S WESTERN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected September 25, 2024 · passed with conditions

Failed an inspection 1 year ago. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
0 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
43
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 MONTHS
since Jun 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

SEP 25
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee 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)

CRITICALEmployee 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)

SERIOUSFood 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)

SERIOUSFood 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 41.0F OR BELOW.12.5LBS.$65(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)

MINORFood 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)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

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

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

MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.

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

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

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

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SHATTERED GLASS ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR .

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINOROther
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)

MINOROther
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)

JUN 28
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

MINORSanitation
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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

JUN 21
2024
FAILED
20 violations7 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALEmployee 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)

CRITICALEmployee 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)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

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

MINORFood 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)

CRITICALPest 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)

CRITICALPest 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.

CRITICALPest 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 CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/21/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)

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

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

SERIOUSSanitation
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)

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

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

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST PROVIDE FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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