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TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN 553 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 Restaurant
November 9, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection License #2762149
4
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Major
1
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

4
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED 2 DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS AT THE REAR NEAR THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL SAID DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON THE METAL PANS ON THE SHELVING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA,IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE METAL SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE TABLE WHERE THE NEMCO EQUIPMENT IS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE BLACK DECKER MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR NEAR TO THE HOT LOGIX HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LIDS OF THE BUCKET OF BENR PREMIUM PLUS CONTAINERS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE ELECTRICAL BOXES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON TOP OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE AREA CLOSEST TO THE LOBBY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3-4 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ONE WAS OBSERVED ON THE GREEN LEDGE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST, ELIMINATE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON THE SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.
Violation #38
CRITICAL
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON THE SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE 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.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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More Information CDPH Food Protection
Data sourced from Chicago Open Data Portal - Chicago Department of Public Health inspections