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Coconut Jerk Hut Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

Coconut Jerk Hut 1652 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60649 Restaurant
June 10, 2010 License License #2031729
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #2
CRITICAL
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.
Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.
Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.
Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
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.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #18
CRITICAL
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.
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
Report Issues Call 311 or File Online
More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections