JUST JERK CAFE Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT RUNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK UPON ARRIVAL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER HAS TO TURN HOT WATER ON AND OFF MANUALLY AT THE WATER MASTER SHUT OFF VALVE. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WAS 65.9F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. ALSO, MUST REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, SO THE HOT WATER CAN REMAIN OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 SMALL FLIES IN THE CORNER OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WHITE PIPE ENCASE BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE GARBAGE IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

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 DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.

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.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.

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 THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT 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.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART 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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER 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 THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

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 THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.

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.