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Jerk Taco Man

August 28, 2014 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings9
critical findings0

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Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food Protected During Storage, Preparation, Display, Service And Transportation
Inspector note: OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION.OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES IN REAR BACK YARD COOKING STEAK AND CHICKEN ON TWO LARGE B.B.Q. GRILLS ON GRAVEL ROCKS OUT IN THE ELEMENTS ONE GRILL DOES NOT HAVE A LID TO PROTECT FROM INSECTS,DIRT ,WIND AND OTHER ELEMENTS.CEASED AND DESIST FOOD OPERATION AT THIS TIME.PRODUCT DUMPED AND DENATURED BY OWNER. MUST PREPARE FOODS INSIDE OF BUSINESS ESTABLISHMENT AT ALL TIMES UNDER VENTILATION HOOD.APPX 2,000LBS. $5,000.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
code 16
Food And Non-Food Contact Surfaces Properly Designed, Constructed And Maintained

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR & EXTERIOR PARTS OF CHEST FREEZERS,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLE & GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DOOR HINGE ON TABLE TOP HOT HOLDING UNIT,DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLER IN REAR AND WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LOCK ON FRONT DOOR.MUST PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK
code 32
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT,,SHELVING UNITS,ALL COOLERS,COUNTER TOPS,DEEP FRYERS,HOT HOLDING CABINETS,GRILL TABLES,FREEZERS,WINDOW SILLS,GLASS ON PREMISES.
code 33
Floors: Constructed Per Code, Cleaned, Good Repair, Coving Installed, Dust-Less Cleaning Methods Used

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND BASEMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT
code 34
Walls, Ceilings, Attached Equipment Constructed Per Code: Good Repair, Surfaces Clean And Dust-Less Cleaning Methods

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED ,DAMAGED,MISSING CEILING TILES AND WALLS ,WALL TILES, WALLBASES,OUTLET COVERS WHERE NEEDED THROUGHOUT.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT.
code 35
thermometers missing

Official wording: Lighting: Required Minimum Foot-Candles Of Light Provided, Fixtures Shielded
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN BASEMENT
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FILTER AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR LOW COLD WATER PRESSURE AT HAND IN PREP AREA.
code 38
Refrigeration And Metal Stem Thermometers Provided And Conspicuous

Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS
code 40
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,ORGANIZE,REMOVE ARTICLES FROM BASESMENT AND FURNANCE ROOM
code 41

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 23, 2014: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 8 findings recurred.

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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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