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JAMAICAN GATES Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JAMAICAN GATES (AKA: JAMAICAN GATES) 10226 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60628 Restaurant
June 10, 2016 Complaint Re-Inspection License #1986698
4
Total Violations
1
Critical
3
Major
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 1932157 ON 6-3-16-PREVIOUS SERIOUS/MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1609885 ON 1-19-16: 29-PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #151630 ON 1-6-15: 45-INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS TAKE THE FOOD HANDLERS COURSE. STILL NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE ON 1-19-16. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. AS OF 6-3-16 STILL NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. AS OF 6-10-16 NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKET ON REACH-IN COOLER DOOR. REMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIED ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREAS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AND PREP AREAS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections