FAIL
Risk 1 (High)
Coconut Jerk Hut Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant
June 10, 2010
License
License #2031729
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector
3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
Violation Details
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. ONE REFRIGERATION UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE DUE TO SEAL AROUND DOOR BEING IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO THAT AIR DOESN'T ESCAPE.
Why This Matters
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Food Code Requirement
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Specific Requirements
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
CDPH Food Code: Section 2-102.11
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH ANDERSON PEST CONTROL. TECHNICIAN HAS NOT BROUGHT A LOG BOOK WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (MSDS SHEETS AND COPIES OF STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSES) TO ESTABLISHMENT. MUST OBTAIN LOG BOOK.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Violation #18
CRITICAL
Violation Details
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: ESTABLISHMENT HAS A SIGNED CONTRACT WITH ANDERSON PEST CONTROL. TECHNICIAN HAS NOT BROUGHT A LOG BOOK WITH THE NECESSARY DOCUMENTS (MSDS SHEETS AND COPIES OF STATE OF ILLINOIS LICENSES) TO ESTABLISHMENT. MUST OBTAIN LOG BOOK.
Why This Matters
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Food Code Requirement
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Specific Requirements
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
CDPH Food Code: Section 6-202.15, 6-501.111
Health Department Information
Department
Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division
Food Protection Program
Report Issues
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More Information
CDPH Food Protection