THE PERFECT JERK Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: BSERVED COOKED CHICKEN AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE AT 109.3F-130.8F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. OBSERVED COOKED CABBAGE SITTING OUT ON COUNTER AT 96.8F. COOKED RICE AT 128F. TCS FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 135.0F OR ABOVE INSIDE OF A HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

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.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED SEASONING OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND IN STAINLESS STEEL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND SPICES WITH COMMON NAME THAT ARE OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS.

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.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES OFF FLOOR.

Contaminated single-use items transfer pathogens to food and customers.

Single-use items must be protected from contamination.

Store in original packaging; Protect from contamination; Handle by non-contact surfaces; Cannot reuse.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS LINER ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS. ALL FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE BARBEQUE PITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL 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 FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE BARBEQUE PITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL 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 FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDERNEATH THE BARBEQUE PITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL 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.