JUST JERK CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER UNDER SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING HARBORING OF PEST AND INSECTS.

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 PROTECTIVE COVERING ON NEW THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO MAKE EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING EQUIPMENT.

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 BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS.

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 TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER ON BOTH DOORS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK AND FROM THE UTILITY SINK IN FOOD SERVICE AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.

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 BACK DOOR HANDLE IN NEED OF REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE TO ASSURE PROPER WORKING ORDER.

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 A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE 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 SODA CRATES IN FRONT OF FACILITY BEING USED AS A MEANS OF SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AS ALL ITEMS ARE TO BE ELEVATED AT MINIMUM OF SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN.

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.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST AND OIL UNDER HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR HAVE CLEANED, SANITIZED AND MAINTAINED AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND FOOD CONTACT SURFACES UNDER THE HOOD UNIT.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION.

Poor ventilation causes condensation and grease buildup; inadequate lighting hides contamination.

Proper ventilation and lighting required throughout.

Ventilation prevents condensation; Adequate lighting for operations; Fixtures shielded; Hoods over cooking equipment.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Inadequate allergen knowledge can cause life-threatening allergic reactions.

Food allergen training required for certified managers.

Certified managers must complete allergen training; Staff must understand major allergens; Prevent cross-contact; Respond to customer inquiries.