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TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN 553 E 79TH ST, CHICAGO 60619 Restaurant
October 4, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2762149
6
Total Violations
6
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #35
MINOR
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: COMPARTMENT FULL OF CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #40
MINOR
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.
Poor personal hygiene transfers contaminants to food.
Food handlers must maintain personal cleanliness.
Clean outer clothing; Hair restraints; Short, clean fingernails; No jewelry except plain ring; Clean hands and arms.
Violation #45
MINOR
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
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.
Violation #47
MINOR
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST 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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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.

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