Caribbean Jerk Palace Iii

April 15, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTFICATE.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: FOUND PAN OF COOKED CHICKEN IN HOT HOLD UNIT THAT WAS NOT ON AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 112-120 DEGRESS. PAN OF CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED AT THIS TIME. TOTAL VALUE $300.00 10-15 POUNDS OF CHICKEN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 21
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: ALL CONTAINERS WITH BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH COMMODITY NAME. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 37
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE COOKING CHICKEN OUTSIDE WITH 1 LARGE OVERSIZED BBQ GRILL IN REAR ALLEY. COOKING/PREPARING/HANDLING OF ANY FOOD OUTSIDE IS PROHIBITED. INSTD TO REMOVE GRILLS FROM PREMISES AND MAINTAIN. DISCUSSED WITH OWNER COOKING/PREPARING/HANDLING OF ANY FOOD MUST BE FROM INSIDE PREMISES ONLY. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY FOUNDATION FOOD HANDLERS ARE PUSHING LARGE BBQ PIT INSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT AT THIS TIME.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: LARGE CAN OPENERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Hot & Cold Water Available; Adequate Pressure

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES. HOT WATER IS NOT OBSERVED AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: PREP HANDSINK, WASHBOWL SINK, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. WATER 66.2 DEGREES INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER GENERATION AND DISTRIBUTION SYSTEMS SHALL BE SUFFICIENT TO MEET THE PEAK HOT WATER DEMANDS THROUGH THE RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
code 50
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: LEAK AT FAUCET ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN LEAK AT VENT IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: LIGHTS IN FOOD PREP AREA IN NEED OF PROPER SHEILDING. INSTRUCTED TO ADD AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on April 7, 2023: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 5 previous findings did not recur.

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