NOV 13
2015
PASSED
0 violationsSANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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UNCLE JOE'S JERK CHICKEN.
BEAT. 43/100
4655 S DR MARTIN LUTHER KING JR DR · BRONZEVILLE, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 13, 2015 · passed
Failed 5 of 11 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
11
6 passed · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
44
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Aug 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
NOV 62015FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 6
2015
FAILED
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT HELD AT PROPER TEMPERATURE. FOUND 10LBS OF COOKED BEANS STORED IN A TIGHT FITTING LARGE CONTAINER AT 67.5F STORED IN PREP COOLER A DAY BEFORE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO COOL DOWN FOOD PROPERLY AND HOLD AT 40F OR LOWER. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 (A) FOOD DISCARDED VALUED AT $20.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREPVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1560045 DATE ON 7-9-15 FOR VIOL #32:DETERIORATED WOODEN SHELVES THROGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO SHELVINGS INSIDE STAND UP COOLERS, BOXES OF FOOD STACKED TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ALLOW AIR CIRCULATION. (35)CHIPPED PAINT AND DRY WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE . INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN CORRECTION TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
LEAKY FAUCETS AT HAND SINK AND 3-COMP. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
JUL 92015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JUL 9
2015
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETERIORATED WOODEN SHELVES THROGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO SHELVINGS INSIDE STAND UP COOLERS, BOXES OF FOOD STACKED TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ALLOW AIR CIRCULATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CHIPPED PAINT AND DRY WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET
JUL 12015FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 1
2015
FAILED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND ABOUT 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND PREP COOLER, 0VER 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES IN KITCHEN BEHIND 3-COMP SINK AND REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST AND INSECS ACTIVITY IN ALL AREAS, PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETERIORATED WOODEN SHELVES THROGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO SHELVINGS INSIDE STAND UP COOLERS, BOXES OF FOOD STACKED TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ALLOW AIR CIRCULATION.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CHIPPED PAINT AND DRY WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET
APR 282015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
APR 28
2015
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETERIORATED WOODEN SHELVES THROGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO SHELVINGS INSIDE STAND UP COOLERS, BOXES OF FOOD STACKED TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ALLOW AIR CIRCULATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CHIPPED PAINT AND DRY WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET
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APR 202015FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 20
2015
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED TO AT MEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL. FOUND ABOUT 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
DETERIORATED WOODEN SHELVES THROGH OUT KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NO SHELVINGS INSIDE STAND UP COOLERS, BOXES OF FOOD STACKED TIGHTLY, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL TO ALLOW AIR CIRCULATION.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOOR BEHIND COOLERS AND PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, FOOD DEBRIS NOTED AND DIRT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CHIPPED PAINT AND DRY WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE THAT'S EASILY CLEANABLE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MISSING THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
OCT 272014PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OCT 27
2014
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN. CUTTING BOARDS NOT CLEAN; CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS AND REPLACE THOSE WITH DEEP GROOVES IN THEM. CLEAN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER HOODED SYSTEM, PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, STORAGE RACKS IN KITCHEN AND STEAMTABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN FLOOR MATS IN FRONT OF THE STEAMTABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS TO REMOVE DUST. CLEAN WALLS IN KITCHEN AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. HEAVY DUST BUILD UP ON THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND LIGHT SHIELDS UNDER THE HOOD; CLEAN HOODED AREA TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ITEMS STORED IN THE EXPOSED HANDSINK BEHIND THE COUNTER OF THE JUICE BAR THAT IS NOT USED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS FROM THE SINK (CDI). A WET MOP WAS OBSERVED BETWEEN THE WALL AND THE ICE MACHINE; INSTRUCTED TO STORE WET MOPS UPWARD TO DRY IN THE UTILITY CLOSET.
MAR 192014FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2014
FAILED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AT THIS TIME; MUST FAX A LETTER TO REQUEST TAG REMOVAL ONCE MACHINE HAS BEEN CLEANED AND IS READY FOR USE TO 312 746-8040. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 NOT CORRECTED FROM AUGUST 15, 2013: MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, CAN OPENER AT PREP TABLE.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN UTILITY CLOSET.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK.
AUG 192013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
AUG 19
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER THE JUICE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK OR PROVIDE AN ACCESS PANEL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET..
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT EACH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
AUG 152013FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 15
2013
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE ADDITIONAL REFRIGERATION ON SITE. HAVE REFRIGERATION UNIT ON AND OPERATING TO VERIFY THAT IT HOLDS APPROPRIATE TEMPERATURE OF 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
SEAL OPENINGS IN WALLS UNDER THE JUICE BAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND NEXT TO THE MOP SINK OR PROVIDE AN ACCESS PANEL.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET..
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT MUST FIT COMPLETELY UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE AND THE MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS AT EACH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
MUST REMOVE UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT FROM OUTSIDE REAR DOOR.
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