Jamaica Jerk Choice

May 24, 2023 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings17
critical findings5

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A MOP STORED INSIDE OF MOP BUCKET IN FRONT OF SAID SINK.MOP BUCKET WAS REMOVED DURING INSPECTION.MUST KEEP ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,CABBAGE,YAMS,ETC).MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:09 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 5Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS.YAMS 62.1F-65.3F.40LBS. FISH 61.9F-81.3F.15LBS. CABBAGE 58.5F-91.4F.40LBS. JERK CHICKEN 56.7F-84.2F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.105 LBS. $950.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS COOKED READY TO EAT FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS.MACARONI & CHEESE- 63.3F.4LBS. CHICKEN STRIPS -48.9F.40LBS. -OX TAILS 78.8F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.54 LBS. $.355(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED).(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION)
code 22
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN & PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN PREP AREA.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN PREP AREA AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN TOILET ROOM.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT # 2569124 12/30/22 NOT CORRECTED #38- 6-202.15 :OBSERVED AN 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE FAR RIGHT BOTTOM OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.#58- 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 30, 2022: 13 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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