JAMAICAN GATES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OB SERVED NO PROOF OF HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEES HEALTH. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION . NO CITATION ISSUED

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS NOT BEING MAINTAINED INSIDE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT, STORED ON PREP TABLE, ON STORAGE SHELVES,ETC. OBSERVED 40-LBS OF SWEET POTATOES AT 118.0F,20-LBS OF RICE AT 118.0F, APPROX 14-LBS-JERK CHICKEN AT 109.0F-118.0F INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. ALL FOODS WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED-AT COST APPROX $200.00. 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 IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 72.0F, OF COOKED KIDNEY BEANS IN LARGE POT INSUDE OF COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD ( TCS)FOODS AT 41.0F OR BEOLW. FOOD WAS REMOVED BY PIC AND DISCARDED AT APPROX 60-LBS ,COST APPROX $20.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 CONSOLATED VIOLATION

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 THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 23-MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES FLOORS BY STEAMTABLE AND ON SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMED PEST SERVICE. 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.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AVAILABLE ( COMING OUT OF THE FAUCET)AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK DISHWASHING FACILITIES. INSTRUCTED 3- COMPARTMENT REQUIRED TO HAVE HOT WATER .WASH SOLUTION TEMPERATURE REQUIRED AT LEAST 110.0F FROM FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-025 PLUMBER ARRIVED AND MADE REPAIRS DURING INSPECTION-COS

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAMTABLE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAMTABLE NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.