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Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe

June 28, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS GREENS,CHICKEN,CABBAGE,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
food improperly labeled

Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
code 37
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RAT AND MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & LEDGE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER, STORAGE SHELVES AT REAR COUNTER.APPX.6-8 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYIMG AROUND PREMISES.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. KEEP DOORS CLOSED.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/28/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED) • OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF RIGHT AND LEFT CORNERS OF REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: OBSERVED TCS FOODS NOT PROTECTED DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED APPX. 60LBS. OF CHICKEN BEING B.B.Q. OUTSIDE ON GRILL IN REAR YARD IN THE ELEMENTS(E.G.)WIND,DUST.FLIES,ETC. MUST PREPARE FOODS INSIDE OF ESTABLISHMENT.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER,APPX. 60LBS. $300.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 39
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH TAPE MUST REMOVE AND REPAIR. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN /DEEP GROOVES OF CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS,FRYER CABINETS.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT HAND SINK IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS.
code 51
Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained

Inspector note: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON LID.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND KEEP CLEAN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)
code 54
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES, WATER DAMAGED AND PEELING PAINT ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN PREP, HALLWAY AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT. • OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND END CAPS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on February 19, 2021: 9 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 3 previous findings did not recur.

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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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