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

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS IN PLASTIC BINS ON COUNTERTOP 1LB. OF SHREDDED LETTUCE AT 68.7F AND 1LB. OF DICED CHICKEN AT 67.5F. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW APPX.2LBS $3.29 (PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED COS)

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED UNLABELED SQUEEZE BOTTLES & SHAKERS, MUST LABEL ITEMS OUT ITS ORGINAL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME.

Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.

All food properly labeled with required information.

Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE APROX. 60 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND 2 DOOR STORAGE FREEZER, AND LOWER COUNTER STORAGE SHELVES AND OFF FLOOR AND ON LEDGE ONE DOOR GLASS STORAGE COOLER NEAR REAR GARBAGE DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPING CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS, RECOMMENEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISIES ON OR AFTER 2.26.24. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 GAP UNDERNEATH BOTH REAR DOORS AND FRONT DOOR, MUST MAKE DOORS RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS ARE SERVERELY SCRATCHED WHICH PREVENTS PROPER CLEANING AND SANITIZING OF EQUIPMENT. FACILITY MUST RESURFACE BOARD OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD

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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON 2 DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAR RIGHT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT MISSING HOT WATER FAUCET MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING IN REAR PREP IS PEELING, DAMAGED TILES THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND FRONT LOBBY, ALSO THRESHOLD BY DRY STORAGE. MUST REPAIR 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 IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AND WALL LEADING TO TOILET ROOM MUST REPAIR 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.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING. EMPLOYEES MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING.

Smoking contaminates hands and food with nicotine and tar residues.

Smoking prohibited in food establishments.

No smoking in any part of establishment; Designated areas away from food; Proper signage posted.