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

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 5LBS. COOKED GREENS-102.9F ON STEAM TABLE.20LBS. COOKED MIXED CHICKEN-58.8F-59.9F.2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS-49.1F.INSIDE OF OVEN.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX. 27LBS. $54.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR & REAR DOOR(NORTH) MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT 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.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN COOLERS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA,ON FLOOR & BEHIND 2- DOOR UNUSED COOLERS,ON SHELVING UNITS IN REAR KITCHEN,ON FLOOR UNDER SMALL PREP TABLE,PAPER GOOD STORAGE AREA- FLOOR & SHELVING UNIT. ALSO A DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED COOLER. MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT AND DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/27/25.(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.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN /PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM EXTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS, STEAM TABLE,BBQ GRILL TABLE SHELF,ALL USED & UNUSED COOLERS & FREEZER STORAGES.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE ON PREMISES AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA WATER TEMPERATURE IS 47.1F,3- COMPARTMENT SINK-50.0F,HAND SINK TOILET ROOM-52.2F. MUST RESTORE HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES THROUGHOUT HAND SINKS AT 100.0F AND 110.0F FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

Without proper water temperatures, cannot sanitize or clean properly.

Adequate hot and cold running water required.

Hot water 120°F minimum at fixtures; Cold water available; Sufficient pressure; From approved source.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAR RIGHT FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NO RUNNUNG WATER.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE COLD RUNNING WATER AT FAR RIGHT FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NO RUNNUNG WATER.

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.