JERK MAN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 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: 6-501.111 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: 6-501.111 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: 4-602.13 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: 5-205.15 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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 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: 6-501.14 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.