JERRY'S SANDWICHES Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, MILK) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 GALLON TUNA SALAD, 1 GALLON CHICKEN SALAD, 4 Q CORN DOG BATTER, 2 POUNDS OF SHRIMP, 40 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 3 POUNDS OF FRESH TUNA, 6 GALLON TORTILLA SOUP, 20 POUNDS OF BAKED BEANS, 5 POUNDS OF POTATO SALAD, 10 POUNDS CARAMELIZED ONION, 10 POUNDS OF HAM, 4 POUNDS PORK BELLY, 4 HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 2.5 GALLON BUTTERMILK, 2 GALLON SKIM MILK, 4 GALLON WHOLE MILK, 5 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE, 5 POUNDS PROVOLONE, 2 POUNDS SPINACH, 8 QUART YOGURT, 6 QUART PIMENTO CHEESE, 2 GALLON CESAR DRESSING, 5 GALLON RANCH DRESSING, 5 GALLON CHUTNEY, 2 QUART SALSA, AND 10 POUNDS TURKEY BREAST ($1400). PRIORITY VIOLATION 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 COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH TEMPERATURES FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 45-47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER HAD THE COOLER SERVICED BY TECHNICIAN PRIORITY VIOLATION 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 ROACHES IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE BAR AREA, IN THE KITCHEN, AND THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 5 ROACHES IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE BAR AREA, IN THE KITCHEN, AND THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. 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.