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TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN

553 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619

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Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457094

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453910

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2453656

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE MISSING AT DESIGNATED HANDSINKS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE AT ALL SINKS.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT (WARMING RACK): JERK FISH AT 85F AND JERK CHICKEN AT 88.5F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 8LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $50.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY (TCS) FOODS (COOKED POTATOES, CUT LEAFY GREENS ETC.) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE PRODUCT'S NAME AND DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE SOLD, DISCARDED OR CONSUMED WITHIN 7 DAYS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELS FOR DATE MARKING AND DISCARD DATE FOR REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24HRS PLACED IN ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN PREP COOLERS AND WORKING DEEP FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REFRIGERATOR UNITS TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF EQUIPMENT.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 90 RODENT DROPPINGS NOTED DURING INSPECTION. RODENT DROPPINGS WERE PRESENT IN THE DINING ROOM BOOTHS, FRONT PREP AREA, FURNACE ROOM, REAR PREP AND BEHIND ALL DEEP FREEZERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK COMING APART FROM THE WALL. INSTRUCTED TO REATTACH AND REPAIR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED CEILING DUE TO MISSING CEILING TILE ABOVE THE HOT ARMING RACK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER THE CEILING SO THAT IT IS SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN ALL PREP AREAS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR UNIT LOCATED IN THE MAIN KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352630

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER ALL SHELVES, UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

Canvass Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2352531

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR BY THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A). 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE FAR BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE CAST IRON POTS WITH AN EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED BURNT SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE OR REPLACE CAST IRON POTS. 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE OF BOTH OVENS AND SMOKER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY IN ONE OF TWO CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLOSED RECEPTACLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER ALL SHELVES, UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND CLEAN OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT. 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER ALL SHELVES, UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200409 DATED 8/1/18-58 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST RECEIVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION AND OBTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2346201

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK FOR THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MANAGER PROVIDED HAND CLEANSER DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT ALL OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-601.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE FOR TAKING TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 2 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR BY THE UTILITY SINK IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE LEFT SIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP IN THE FAR BOTTOM RIGHT CORNER OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED THE CAST IRON POTS WITH AN EXCESSIVE ENCRUSTED BURNT SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SUBSTANCE OR REPLACE CAST IRON POTS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND INSIDE OF BOTH OVENS AND SMOKER WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED TOILET NOT FLUSHING PROPERLY IN ONE OF TWO CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO CLOSED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLOSED RECEPTACLES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE FACILITY NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER ALL SHELVES, UNDER ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND UNDER ALL COOKING AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENTS, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, INSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. OBSERVED CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST DEBRIS LOCATED IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER AND CLEAN OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED MALE AND FEMALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2200409 DATED 8/1/18-58 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST RECEIVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION AND OBTAIN THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200409

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS, GAPS, AND CREVICES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND NO FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FILTERS, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST RECEIVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2185048

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY AVAILABLE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AND FOOD DISPENSING AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030C

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 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

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DOOR ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: SEAL OPENINGS, GAPS, AND CREVICES IN WALL IN REAR PREP AREA.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILDUP AND NO FILTERS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE FILTERS, CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST RECEIVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2184443

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995329

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH 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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CAN OPENER BLADE AND SLEEVE HOLDER AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN UNDER GRILL, EXTERIOR OF SMOKER IN KITCHEN AND SHELVES INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER, IN STORAGE ROOMS AND CLOSET IN REAR WHERE HOT WATER TANK LOCATED AND UNDER SINKS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED. MUST CLEAN THE WALLS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN WALL FAN ABOVE THE REAR EXIT DOOR.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SHIELD ON THE SET OF LIGHTS ABOVE THE REAR THREE COMP SINK; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR THIS SET OF LIGHTS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE VENTILATION FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS ARE NOT WORKING; MUST REPAIR FANS IN BOTH WASHROOMS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREA AND STORAGE CLOSET IN THE REAR.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1966498

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1965738

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE EAST WALL AS YOU ENTER THE PREP AREA FROM THE DINING ROOM AND 3 ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE 2 DOOR TRUE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

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How results compare in ZIP 60619

237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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