Uncle Joes Jerk Chicken

May 21, 2020 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings17
critical findings5

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: THE PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
code 1Priority
handwashing sink blocked or barecritical

Official wording: Adequate Handwashing Sinks Properly Supplied And Accessible
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDE DURING INSPECTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS) • OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA.SOAP WAS PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION.MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(COS)
code 10Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (RICE & BEANS,CABBAGE,CHICKEN,ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
code 3Priority
staff working while sickcritical

Official wording: Procedures For Responding To Vomiting And Diarrheal Events
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 5Priority
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. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR & UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN HOT WATER TANK AREA,IN BETWEEN CLUTTER ON FLOOR NEAR ELECTRICAL EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA AND NEXT TO BAIT BOX ON FLOOR AT REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/21/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE TO VIEW WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) • OBSERVED AN APPX."1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR AND IN CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
code 38
Contamination Prevented During Food Preparation, Storage & Display

Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN BOTH 1- COMPARTMENT SINKS AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK .
code 39
Utensils, Equipment & Linens: Properly Stored, Dried, & Handled

Inspector note: MUST STORE ALL CLEAN DISHES PROPERLY AND NOT INSIDE AND ON TOP OF 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 44
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN AND PITTED CUTTING BOARDS.
code 47
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM POTATOE PEELER,FRYER CABINET.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN MAIN PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR.OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AND FAUCET HANDLE IS SPINNING AROUND/STRIPPED WHEN TURNING ON FAUCET HANDLE.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AND REPAIR FAUCET HANDLE.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TRIM AT WALK IN FREEZER.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 57
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on December 17, 2019: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 7 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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