JERK MAN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FACILITY IS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS JERK CHICKEN EGG ROLLS (45.6F), SHRIMP (44.7-45.1F), BRISKET (49.4 F).MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.50 LBS.$155. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, CANDY YAMS, TURKEY MEAT) NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AND COOKED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 18LBS AT $100 WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF A REFRIGERATOR AT 51.8 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE HUMAN CONSUMPTION. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. THE COLD HOLDING UNIT SEEMED TO BE TAGGED PREVIOUSLY. ANOTHER HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, EMAIL TO CDPH TO HAVE THE UNIT RE-INSPECT BY CDPH.INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED MULITPLE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH AN UP-TO-DATE RECORD OF VISITS, COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 135-140 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE WALLS ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND ALL THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE BOTH VENTILATION HOODS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, ON THE METAL POST BEHIND BOTH THE VENTILATION HOODS, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TILT SKILLET, ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE LINE, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS STORED, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ON THE EQUIPMENT NEAR THE STOVE NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE LINE, THE FLOORS SURROUNDING AN UNUSED FREEZER NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREAR, IN THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT THAT HAS DESSERTS STORED INSIDE, AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE EVIDENCE OF PEST ON SITE PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONT SERVING LINE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MICROWAVE.

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 A LEAK AT THE WATER VALVE UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND REMOVE AND MAINTAIN STANDING WATER.

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 UNAUTHRIZED PERSONNEL SLEEPING UPSTAIRS OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED A PILLOW AND COVERS IN THE SAME SAID AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A ROOM USED AS A LIVING OR SLEEPING QUARTER MAY NOT BE USED FOR RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

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 VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH SEVERE DUST/ CHARCOAL BUILD UP ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH SEVERE DUST/ CHARCOAL BUILD UP ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

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.