JERK 48 BEVERLY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LONG CUTTING BOARD AT THE COLD PREP STATION BADLY STAINED WITH A DEEP BEND ON THE END. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST DISCARD AND REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.

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: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

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 ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE, SPILLAGE AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER, ON THE SIDES OF ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.

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: OBSERVED DUCKBOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD SERVICE PREP AREA COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

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 THE WALL AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT COVERS IN THE REAR COOKING AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SMOKE STAINS CAUSING LOW LIGHTNG. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE OR CLEAN TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN AREA.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY REAR COOKING AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY REAR COOKING AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.