JAMAICAN GATES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL PROCEDURE IN PLACE .HOWEVER MUST PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY ITEMS OUTLINE IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSBLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZE TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF ( TCS) FOODS ON PREP ATBLE AND ON STORAGE UNIT SHELF. APPROX 20-LBS OF BAKED MACARONI AND CHEESE ON PREP TABLE AT 117F, 15 LBS OF JERK CHICKEN AT 79F, AND 90.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS PROPERLY INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT 135F OR HIGHER. (PIC) REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT COST APPROX $75.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 20-LBS OF RED PEAS INSIDE COOLER AT 59.F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL (TCS) FOODS AT 41.F OR BELOW. FOOD REMOVED AND DISCARDED BY PIC AT COST APPROX . PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-005

Inadequate lighting prevents detection of contamination and pests.

Adequate protected lighting required in all areas.

50 foot-candles at prep surfaces; 20 foot-candles at 30 inches in storage; Shielded bulbs over exposed food; Clean fixtures.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. OBSERVED 61 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR OF FURNACE ROOM, AND ON STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. ALSO 9 LIVE LARGE FLIES IN DINING ROOM AND KITCHEN AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVIVE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)

Pests spread numerous diseases through contamination.

No pests or animals allowed in facility.

No evidence of pests; No live animals except service animals; Effective pest control program.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GRILL IN REAR YARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES REAR. OUTSIDE COOKING NOT ALLOWED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GRILL IN REAR YARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES REAR. OUTSIDE COOKING NOT ALLOWED.

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.