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Jerk Taco Man

July 13, 2015 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings9
critical findings1

Failed findings

Previous Serious Violation Corrected, 7-42-090critical

Inspector note: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM REPORT #1559734 ON 6/30/15 NOT CORRECTED: 18/01 - OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES AND HOUSE FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREAS. APPROXIMATELY 20 LIVE FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. PREMISES HAS AN OPEN OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR TO LET CUSTOMERS INSIDE AND THE EXIT DOOR FROM THE PREP AREA WAS KEPT OPEN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 14Priority
toxic items stored near food

Official wording: No Evidence Of Rodent Or Insect Outer Openings Protected/Rodent Proofed, A Written Log Shall Be Maintained Available To The Inspectors
Inspector note: SEE VIOLATION #14.
code 18
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: * Certified Food Manager On Site When Potentially Hazardous Foods Are Prepared And Served
Inspector note: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE FOOD WAS BEING PREPARED (CHICKEN COOKING ON THE GRILL). MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
code 21
toxic chemicals mishandled

Official wording: Previous Minor Violation(S) Corrected 7-42-090
Inspector note: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1532977 ON 4/16/15 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD ON TOP OF THE PREP TABLE. 36/01 - OBSERVED LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
code 29
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Food And Non-Food Contact Equipment Utensils Clean, Free Of Abrasive Detergents
Inspector note: DETAIL CLEAN THE ENCRUSTED GREASE ON THE DEEP FRYERS, GRILLS, PREP TABLES, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Ventilation: Rooms And Equipment Vented As Required: Plumbing: Installed And Maintained
Inspector note: REPLACE THE MISSING VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS ABOVE THE GRILL.
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Premises Maintained Free Of Litter, Unnecessary Articles, Cleaning Equipment Properly Stored
Inspector note: REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED ON THE GROUND IN THE OUTSIDE AREA SURROUNDING THE RESTAURANT.
code 41
Food Handler Requirements Met

Inspector note: ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
code 45
No Smoking Regulations

Inspector note: OBSERVED AN EMPLOYEE SMOKING A CIGARETTE OUTSIDE LESS THAN 15 FEET AWAY FROM THE REAR ENTRANCE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST BE FURTHER THAN 15 FEET AWAY FROM ALL ENTRANCES WHILE SMOKING CIGARETTES. CHICAGO CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE 7-32-015.
code 70

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 30, 2015: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 10 previous findings did not recur.

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