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Tropic Island Jerk Chicken

July 25, 2018 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings3

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Failed findings

handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C
code 10Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO INFORM MANAGEMENT OF ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012A
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 5Priority
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL IN STAFF WASHROOM, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WATER HEATER AND FURNACE ROOM, 40 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AND BOXES IN DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020A
code 38
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 41
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
code 49
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: SEAL OPENINGS, GAPS, AND CREVICES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND NO FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FILTERS, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST RECEIVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
code 58

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Compared with No Entry on July 10, 2018: 11 findings appeared for the first time.

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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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