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JERRY'S SANDWICHES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

JERRY'S SANDWICHES (AKA: JERRY'S SANDWICHES & GERALDINE'S) 4739-4743 N LINCOLN AVE, CHICAGO 60625 Restaurant
February 3, 2022 Canvass License #2411708
9
Total Violations
3
Critical
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

9
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND HANDWASHING SINK (IN EXPO AREA) AT INADEQUATE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 71.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A HANDWASHING SINK MUST PROVIDE A HOT WATER AT A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.
Violation #10
CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINK. (PREP/BAR/DISHWASHING AREA/EXPO STATION/SERVER STATION ETC)
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.
Violation #36
MINOR
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE (3) DRAWER COOLERS IN THE KITCHEN.
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 #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK BEHIND THE BAR.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED INSIDE BOILER ROOM. MUST REORGANIZE. MUST BE KEPT 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CONDENSER FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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.
Violation #64
MINOR
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. VIOLATION 2-112-340
Violation #64
MINOR
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING MASKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT EACH PUBLIC ACCESIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE BUSINESS AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE THE BUSINESS. VIOLATION 2-112-340
Violation #64
MINOR
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS - Comments: FOUND NO SIGNAGE REQUIRING MASKS. INSTRUCTED TO POST THE REQUIRED SIGNAGE AT EACH PUBLIC ACCESIBLE ENTRANCE TO THE BUSINESS AND AT LEAST ONE LOCATION INSIDE THE BUSINESS. VIOLATION 2-112-340

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