JAMAICAN GATES Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOUND EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD AND DISHWASHING PREP AREAS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND WEAR HAIT RESTRAINTS TO ALL EMPLOYEES WHO WILL BE IN THE PREP AND DISHWASHING AREAS. MUST MAINTAIN.

Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.

Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.

Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE TOILET ROOM SINK IN NEED OF RECAULKING. INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND SINK AND MAINTAIN.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE OR REPLACE. MUST MAINTAIN SMOOTH SURFACES.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND A LEAK AT THE ELBOW OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE MOP STORED INSIDE OF THE MOP BUCKET IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP TO AIR DRY. MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND A LARGE GRILL STORED OUTSIDE IN THE BACKYARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

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: FOUND A LARGE GRILL STORED OUTSIDE IN THE BACKYARD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM THE FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.

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.