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Jerk Man
March 13, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeComplaint
- failed findings14
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITH NO VALID PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED AT 1:00 PM. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE OF THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE, AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER SHALL BE ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING, AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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food not cooled down rightOfficial wording: Proper Date Marking And DispositionInspector note: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, SAUSAGE, MAC AND CHEESE AND POTATOES IN WALK-IN COOLER) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX. 150 LBS VALUED AT $1750. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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food improperly labeledOfficial wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original ContainerInspector note: NOTED BULK DRY INGREDIENTS IN LARGE WHITE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS WITH COMMON NAMES OF ITEMS REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL CONTAINER
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOORS IN CASHIERS CORNER (UNDER FLOOR SHELF AND BEHING ICE CREAM COOLER), ALONG THE WALLS IN KITCHEN, UNDER KITCHEN PREP TABLE, ALONG WALL IN PREP/DISH STORAGE AREA, BEHIND MOP SINK IN DISH ROOM, IN EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, KITCHEN OFFICE AND IN FRONT LOBBY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • OBSERVED NO CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON THE PREMISES. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND OPERATOR MUST PROVIDE AT LEAST 2 PEST INSPECTIONS A YEAR AND THE REPORTS MUST BE MAINTAINED IN THE LOGBOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CURRENT PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AND PEST INSPECTION REPORTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & HandledInspector note: NOTED TO GO FOOD CONTAINERS STORED NEXT TO RICE COOKER WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INSIDE OF UNUSED CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO STORE INVERTED AND AWAY FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test StripsInspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR CHLORINE SANITIZER USED AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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plumbing acting upOfficial wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces CleanInspector note: NOTED WHITE ELECTRIC STOVE IN KITCHEN WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS IN OVEN, COUNTERTOP FRYER AND DEEP FRYER IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities MaintainedInspector note: NOTED TRASH, CRATES AND DEBRIS ON THE GROUNDS SURROUNDING OUTSIDE DUMPSTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN KITCHEN OFFICES AND REAR STORAGE. ALSO NOTED LARGE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN PREP, STORAGE, AND SCRAP MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT IN ENCLOSED OUTSIDE AREAS WHERE FOOD TRUCKS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. • NOTED HOLE IN FLOOR COVERED BY BROKEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR USE PROPER COVERING FOR ACCESSIBILITY BUT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/ HARBORAGE.
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Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas UsedInspector note: NOTED CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. • NOTED HOOD FILTERS ABOVE LARGE STOVE WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN. • NOTED INOPERABLE WALKIN COOLER USED AS STORAGE WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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All Food Employees Have Food Handler TrainingInspector note: OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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allergen training missingOfficial wording: Allergen Training As RequiredInspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST MAINTAIN DOCUMENTATION ON SITE.
What changed since the previous inspection?
Compared with Fail on January 9, 2026: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred.
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