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JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC

1551 W THOMAS ST · Chicago, IL 60642

Catering

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640067

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO PERSON ON SITE WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED. MUST HAVE AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO COLD WATER AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED MINOR LEAK BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2321124

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200732

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATION WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-201-11.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. INSTRUCTED PIC TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2081886

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SCRAPE CHIPPED PAINT AND REPAINT THE WALL ABOVE THE MOP SINK.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAKING EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO THE 2 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951117

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BOTTOM METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND THE STOVE NOT COMPLETELY FINISHED. SURFACE IS POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950744

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT PROVIDED ON SITE,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INFORMATION GIVEN ON 8-25-15,REPORT#1454134

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BROKEN RUBBER GASKETS INSIDE THE THREE DOOR REACH-IN COOLER BY THE PREP TABLE INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE SAID GASKETS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: BOTTOM METAL SHEET WALL BEHIND THE STOVE NOT COMPLETELY FINISHED. SURFACE IS POROUS,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948994

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454134

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND SINKS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES NEEDED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1454128

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1460189

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL LOOSE GASKETS ON COOLER ALONG EAST WALL. DEFROST INTERIOR OF REAR COOLER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. ORGANIZE COOLERS. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1459951

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1361399

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1072591

Location recorded for this inspection · JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC · 1551 W THOMAS ST

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 13

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS - Comments: NOTED OVER 30 RAT DROPING ALONE THE WALL AND CORNERS OF DISH AREA AND BEHIND THE STORAGE AREA, 15 DROPING ON TOP OF FOOD CONTAINER,NOTED IN FOOD PRE AREA RODENT DROPPING IN OPEN FLOOR GRIDS MORE THAN 30, MORE THAN 1/2 INCH OPENING THUR OUT AREA,IN DISH FOUND 2 LIVE RATS RUNING ALONE THE WALL BEHIND CHEST FREEZER,DOORS NOT RODENT PROOF,EAST SIDE,WINDON IN DISH AREA BROKEN,NOT RODENT PROOF,WINDOW IN PREP AREA NOT RODENT PROOF,1/2 IN GAP. NOTE NOT ABLE TO GAIN ENTRY TO BASEMENT,UPON RE INSPECTION NEED TO GAIN ENTRY.VOLATION ISSUED 7-38-020. UPON RE INSPECTION OBSERVED LIVE RODENT IN THE BASEMENT AREA,WHICH WAS SITTING ON TOP OF A STAIR.

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: ICE MACHINE HAS BLACK SUBSTANCES INSIDE THE ICE UNIT.

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206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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