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JERKY JERK RARE Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JERKY JERK RARE 2251-2253 W TAYLOR ST, CHICAGO 60612 Restaurant
February 24, 2022 Canvass License #2684305
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
2
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #6
CRITICAL
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED DOZEN OF DONUTS IN VEGETABLE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DESIGNATE SPOT FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS.
Hands are #1 vehicle for pathogen transfer. Bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods causes majority of foodborne outbreaks.
Proper handwashing and no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Wash hands for 20 seconds with soap and warm water; Use utensils, deli tissue, or gloves for ready-to-eat foods; Wash hands after restroom, handling raw foods, touching face/hair, and between tasks.
Violation #22
CRITICAL
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD (GOAT AND OX TAILS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 57.2F AND 62.4F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD 36 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $350. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. MUST 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.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE. MUST 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections