JERUSALEM GRILL Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-501.113// OBSERVED INTERIOR OF REAR ICE MACHINE WITH A SLIGHT BUILD UP OF BROWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.

All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.

Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12// OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT COOKSLINE PREP COOLERS AND STORED ON DRYING RACKS WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING, SEALING, OR REPLACING AND MAINTAINING.

Poor design creates areas that harbor bacteria.

All surfaces must be designed to be easily cleanable.

Smooth, non-porous surfaces; Free of cracks and crevices; Easily disassembled; Accessible for cleaning.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3)**P**--OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2616913 DATED 5/5/2025: (48) 4-302.14 - OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED QAC TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION IS NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER OR QAC SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PAIR WITH QAC TEST STRIPS THAT ARE ON SITE BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3)**P**--OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIME FRAME ON THE INSPECTION REPORT#2616913 DATED 5/5/2025: (48) 4-302.14 - OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT 3 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PERSON IN CHARGE PROVIDED QAC TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER THAT IS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT THE VIOLATION IS NOW CLASSIFIED AS A PRIORITY ITEM DUE TO PREVIOUS NONCOMPLIANCE. MUST PROVIDE CHLORINE TEST STRIPS FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER OR QAC SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PAIR WITH QAC TEST STRIPS THAT ARE ON SITE BEFORE RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED

Chemical contamination can cause poisoning and chemical burns.

Chemicals must be properly labeled and stored.

Original containers labeled; Working containers labeled; Stored below/away from food; Used per label; MSDS available.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.