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Jerk Man

August 13, 2025 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeShort Form Complaint
failed findings15
critical findings3

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Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
code 1Priority
Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED MOLD ON SEVERAL PACKAGED CARAMEL AND LEMON CAKES DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL MOLDED CAKES. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SALE SHALL BE SAFE AND IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUED.
code 13Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
code 2Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, SALADS, ETC) NOT LABELED AND DATE MARKED. READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH SELL BY DATE WHICH FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 23
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 36
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN COOLER AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 39
Single-Use/Single-Service Articles: Properly Stored & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
code 45
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN USE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, BULK CONTAINERS, SHELVING UNITS, LEDGES, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 21, 2025: 4 findings appeared for the first time. 11 findings recurred.

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