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Jerk Taco Man

March 24, 2022 · No Entry
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  • official resultNo Entry
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings17
  • critical findings7

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
    code 1Priority
  • handwashing sink blocked or barecritical
    Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
    code 10Priority
  • Food In Good Condition, Safe, & Unadulteratedcritical
    code 13Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE AND SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010
    code 3Priority
  • staff working while sickcritical
    Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR PHYSICAL CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
    code 5Priority
  • hand hygiene slippingcritical
    Official wording: Proper Eating, Tasting, Drinking, Or Tobacco Use
    Inspector note: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SPENT CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASH ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENFORCE NO SMOKING INDOORS AND MAINTAIN NO SMOKING IN FOOD PREP ENVIORMENT.
    code 6Priority
  • Proper Disposition Of Returned, Previously Served, Reconditioned & Unsafe Food
    Inspector note: OBSERVED RIBS IN REACH-IN 2 DOOR COOLER TO BE COVERED IN MOLD-LIKE WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHRGE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005
    code 17
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; RICE(51.8F), RIBS(46.2F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOODS WITH IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES. ALL TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW.
    code 22
  • thermometers missing
    Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING AMBIENT AIR INSIDE COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.
    code 36
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ON-SITE, APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA, APPROXIMATELY 30 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA(NO FOOD/SUPPLIES ARE KEPT IN BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
    code 38
  • Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION(CHLORINE BLEACH). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    code 48
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL THE FOLLOWING COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY; FRYERS, GRILL,PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.
    code 49
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.
    code 55
  • All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
    code 57
  • allergen training missing
    Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    code 58
  • Compliance With Clean Indoor Air Ordinance
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGN NOT POSTED OR LOCATED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NO SMOKING SIGNAGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
    code 62

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on July 13, 2021: 15 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred.

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