JERKY JERK RARE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HOT WATER ABOVE 120F, (HOT WATER AT 145F) AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE DISHWASHING SINK. NO COLD WATER WAS PROVIDED TO THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER BETWEEN 100-120F AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PIC PROVIDED COLD WATER FOR PROPER MIXING DURING INSPECTION, WATER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 108F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 SMALL FLIES TOTAL; IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA WHERE MOPS ARE STORED, AS WELL AS IN FOOD PREP AREA AROUND BOTTOMS OF TABLES AND HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #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 BUILD UP OF GRIME ON INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE 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: OBSERVED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA TO BE WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE 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.