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Jerk Taco Man

March 9, 2022 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings14
critical findings2

Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO HAND SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SINKS MUST HAVE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS OR PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 10Priority
Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical

Inspector note: OBSERVED MOLDED FOOD ON A PAN IN BLAST CHILLER. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 13Priority
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,QUARTER AND PORK RIBS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGER DISCAREDED 340 WINGS, 30 LEG QUARTERS AND 32 PORK RIBS TOTALING $260.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 23
Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL BOTTLES MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OR SECONDARY CHEMICAL LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED
code 28
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED BLAST CHILLER WITH MOLDED FOOD AND MOLD ON INTERIOR SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. BLAST COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP IN BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AT REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AND MAINTAIN.
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED RICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DOOR OPENING TO THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING. • OBSERVED DIRTY AND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REPAIR. • OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF SMOKER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on December 9, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 5 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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