Jerk Man

August 28, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings16
critical findings1

Failed findings

Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED MOLD ON LEMON CAKE DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SALE SHALL BE SAFE AND IN GOOD CONDTION. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
code 13Priority
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, CHICKEN 83.8F, BEEF 96.3F, EGG ROLLS 101.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED CHEESE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.2F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005
code 22
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, SALADS, PASTA,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
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS AND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SPOON USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE BAG OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE.
code 43
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 44
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
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED, GREASE AND DEBRIS SPILLS ON GROUD AROUND DUMPTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(B) CITATION ISSUED.
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED DIRT AND STAINS ON WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND OFFICE 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. • OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE, AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH SEVERE DUST/ CHARCOAL BUILD UP ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD MORE FREQUENTLY 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

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on August 13, 2025: 7 findings appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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