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Tropic Island Jerk Chicken
June 29, 2026 · Fail
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- official resultFail
- resultFail
- inspection typeCanvass
- failed findings7
- critical findings2
Failed findings
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no certified food manager on dutycriticalOfficial wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs DutiesInspector note: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.
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certified manager paperwork missingcriticalOfficial wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation CertificateInspector note: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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cold food not cold enoughOfficial wording: Proper Cold Holding TemperaturesInspector note: NOTED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, CURRY CHICKEN 46.3 F, OXTAIL 45.5 F, BEANS 46 F, BROWN CHICKEN 45 F PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX 70 LBS VALUED AT $200 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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food prep surfaces dirtyOfficial wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature ControlInspector note: NOTED AMBIENT AIR OF WALK-IN COOLER 53.1 F. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WALK-IN COOLER UNTIL IT IS SERVICED AND INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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pests in the houseOfficial wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not PresentInspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. NOTED DROPPINGS NEXT TO BAIT/TRAP UNDER REGISTER, IN RIGHT CORNER BEHIND REGISTER, ON BOTTOM SHELF TO THE RIGHT OF BUFFET DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT, BEHIND SWING DOOR FROM FRONT TO KITCHEN AND ON WEST WALL OF FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES IN DISH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED. • NOTED SMALL DEAD RODENT IN TRAP UNDER REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS WHEN CAUGHT.
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surfaces / setup not up to codeOfficial wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & UsedInspector note: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, DEGREASE AND SANITIZE.
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floors, walls, or ceilings grimyOfficial wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & CleanInspector note: NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING.NOTED BROKEN BASE BOARDS ON SOUTH WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. ENCRUSTED GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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