Carribean Jerk Palace

August 18, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings1

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: HANDWASH SINK AT PREP AREA ON WEST END NOT ACCESSIBLE, UTENSILS IN BASINS OF SINK. INSTD TO MAINTAIN BASIN CLEAR AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HANDWASHING ONLY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION • NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT HANDWASH SINK IN EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 10Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES AT STEAM TABLE: CABBAGE MIX AT 123F, OXTAIL AT 127.1F, COOKED CHICKEN AT 88.5, GREENS/MEAT MIX AT 118.9F, TURKEY TIP AT 80.9F, RICE AT 123.7F, GREEN BEANS AT 122.3F. ALL DISCARDED ITEMS WERE APPROXIMATELY AT 113 POUNDS AND AT A APPROXIMATE COST OF $810 DOLLARS. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005 PRIORITY. ALL ABOVE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. APPROX
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: RAW CHICKEN AT 56.3F ON COUNTER AND UNREFRIGERATED, APPROX. 20LBS $100 VALUE. CHICKEN DISCARDED AND DENATURED. SEE ABOVE FOR VIOLATION ISSUED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTD TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME AND MAINTAIN
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING IN STORAGE AREA AND ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM. OVER 15 LARGE FLIES NOTED ON WALLS AND FLYING ON PREMISES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND FLIES. INSTD TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A) PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: FOOD STORAGE ON FLY (CONTAINERS OF JERK SAUCE). INSTD TO ELEVATE 6 INCHES AND MAINTAIN
code 39
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED STYROFOAM/PLASTIC CUPS FULLY SUBMERGED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTD TO USE PROPER DISPENSING UTENSIL WITH HANDLES STORED ABOVE FOOD
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: CARDBOARD USED AS LINING FOR SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE AREAS AND FOR FLOORING NEAR OVEN AREA. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THAT AREA NON-ABSORBENT.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: EXCESSIVE BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBTANCE ON CAULKING AT TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. • EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT IS SOILED WITH DEBRIS/GREASE. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL EXTERIOR KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
code 49
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: VENT ABOVE KNIFE RACK IN DISH AREA IS SOILED WITH DUST/DEBRIS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • FLOORS AND WALLS IS SOILED WITH GREASE AND DEBRIS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN AREAS. FACILITY MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. INSTD TO OBTAIN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on May 19, 2021: 8 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred.

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