Jamaica Jerk Villa

January 28, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT THE HANDWASHING SINK BEHIND THE BAR.
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
Proper Reheating Procedures For Hot Holding

Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER REHEATING PROCEDURES FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT BEING USED AS A MEHTOD OF REHEATED FOR FOOD ITEMS SUCH AS OXTAILS, SWEET POTATOES, MASHED POTATOES, CURRY CHICKEN, GOAT, AND CABBAGE WERE FOUND IN HOT HOLDING UNITS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 43.0F-79.8F. ALSO, OBSERVED PLATE OF CHICKEN BEING REHEATED IN THE MICROWAVE TO BE SERVED TO CUSTOMER AT 132.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE REHEATED TO A PROPER TEMEPRATURE OF 165F AND THEN PUT ON A HOT HOLDING UNIT TO MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 135.0F OR ABOVE. HOT HOLDING UNITS SHOULD NOT BE USED TO RAPIDLY REHEAT TCS FOODS. THE PLATE FOR THE CUSTOMER WAS DISCARDED. ALL THE FOOD ITEMS WERE RETURNED ON THE STOVE TO BE PROPERLY REHEATED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
code 19
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS. FOUND A PAN OF RICE AND PEAS (79.8F) NOT DIRECTLY INSIDE A HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPROXIMATELY 8LBS AT $90 WORTH OF PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #19.
code 21
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 80 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET, FLOOR SOUNDING THE DISHWASHING/PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE ICE MACHINE STORAGE AREA, ON THE FLOORS SURROUNDING COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR IN THE STORAGE ROOM NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON TWO CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON THE LOWER SHELF OF CLEAN DISHWARE, ON THE SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE MICE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS.RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE LIDS ON THE BLACK AND YELLOW BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS COVERED IN SAUCE AND NOT SANITARY. ALSO, OBSERVED BLACK AND PINK BUILD UP ON THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE MENTIONED SURFACES.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK INSIDE OF THE MOP SINK CLOSET WITH STANDING DIRTY WATER AND NOT ABLE TO DRAIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C), CITATION ISSUED
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED AN OPENING IN THE LOWER WALL BEHIND THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO ELIMINATE POSSIBLE PEST ENTRY/ HARBORAGE POINTS. • OBSERVED THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR WITH CLUTTER AND NOT ORGANIZED. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSEVRED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2024, REPORT # 2596269 #49: OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER BUILDING RUST. INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION. #55: OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS UNDER THE COUNTERS AND OTHER NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECTED ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on June 13, 2024: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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