Caribbean Jerk & Soul Food

November 3, 2011 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

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Failed findings

toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED A LIVE ROACH CRAWLING ON EAST WALL BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND UNUSED COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS ON SYRUP CONTAINERS AND COOLERS IN STORAGE AREA, 20-30 FLYING INSECTS INSIDE PRODUCE COOLER IN REAR, 10-15 FLYING INSECTS ABOVE TOILETS IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED H74614 COURT DATE 12-22-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 112.
code 18
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN REAR VENTILATION HOOD.
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS (DEAD ROACHES), SHELVES, PREP TABLES, SINKS, COOLERS (DEAD FLIES), FREEZERS, GRILL, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS (GREASE BUILDUP, FOOD DEBRIS, SPILLS).
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL PALLETS AND EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN STORAGE AND PREP AREAS (SPILLS, DIRT, DEBRIS, ETC).
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS IN ALL AREAS, REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVER BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT. CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP AREA (DUST, SMOKE BUILDUP).
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN STORAGE AREA. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS AS NEEDED (DEAD INSECTS).
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER SINK AND REPAIR EAST TOILET IN WASHROOM. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE PROPANE TANK AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE ALL STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 16, 2011: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred.

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