JR'S JAMAICAN TROPICAL CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Ill food workers cause 70% of foodborne outbreaks. Proper reporting prevents transmission of Norovirus, Hepatitis A, Salmonella, and other serious diseases.

All food employees must understand and follow health reporting requirements and food safety responsibilities.

Employees must: Report illness symptoms and exposures; Be excluded/restricted when ill; Understand their role in preventing foodborne illness; Follow proper hygiene practices; Have signed health policy on file.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION; 2 LBS OF RED BEANS AND RICE AT 91F, 3 LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AT 111F, 1 LB OF MACARONI AND CHEESE AT 110F, AND 3 LBS OF COOKED COLLARD GREENS AT 102F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE SAID TCS FOODS AND TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN ALL HOT HOLDING TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS LOCATED IN ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING PRODUCT NAME AND DATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR ALL READY TO EAT TCS FOODS THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Inadequate reheating fails to kill bacteria that grew during storage.

Foods must be reheated to 165°F within 2 hours.

Reheat to 165°F within 2 hours; Use proper equipment (not hot holding units); Discard if not reaching temperature in time.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS BEING COOKED OUTSIDE ON A SMOKER GRILL. MANAGER STATES FOODS ARE COOKED OUTSIDE TO MAKE LARGE ORDERS. INSTRUCTED THE MANAGER THAT ANY TYPE OF OPEN FOOD OUTSIDE (COOKING, SERVING, DISPLAY, HANDLING, ETC) IS PROHIBITED. RETAIL FOOD LICENSE DOES NOT ALLOW FOR ANY SUCH OUTSIDE OPERATION. OWNER CEASED AND DESISTED OUTSIDE OPERATION AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS COOK ALL FOODS INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED LEFT SIDE FAUCET MISSING ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND RIGHT SIDE FAUCET COLD WATER KNOB MISSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LEFT SIDE FAUCET AND PROVIDE A COLD WATER KNOB FOR THE RIGHT SIDE FAUCET. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MUST BE MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-025.

Cannot verify sanitization without test strips, risking contaminated equipment.

Warewashing facilities must be properly equipped and supplied.

3-compartment sink or dishwasher; Test strips for sanitizer; Thermometers for water temperature; Adequate drainboards; Proper detergents.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 MISSING FLOOR TILES ON THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAKE ALL SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.