Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN on .
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Out of Business
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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
1960562
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.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1954054
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 APPROXIMATEY 10-12 LIVE FRUIT FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR ROOM AND ON A PIECE OF SPOILED FOOD ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR ROOM. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7-9 LIVE HOUSE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR ROOM AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE NOTED AREAS AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE SHELF UNDER THE FRONT STEAM TABLE WITH ACCUMUATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKLINE WITH DEBRIS AND IN THE CRNERS UNDER SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
42
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINTS.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1931877
Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 49.9F INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND 15-17LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN IN A PAN IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 110.7F, 3 LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE INSIDE OF THE STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AT 112.4F AND 5LBS OF COOKED GREEN BEANS ON THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA AT 118.8F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140L0F OR HIGHER. MNAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 38-40LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT $145. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS WITH ACCUMULATED DUST INSIDE OF THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED BLOWN LIGHT BULBS UNDER THE HOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1566510
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DOOR GASKET ON DEEP FREEZER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN WINDOW SILLS IN CUSTOMER SEATING AND WAITINF AREAS, AND MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, STAFF BATHROOM AND REAR SSTORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL THROUGHOUT AND REPLACE CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS AND MAINTAIN. ALSO REPAIR PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND CUSTOMER SEATING AREA.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE LIGHT SHEILD IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TOILET ROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
39
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE RAGS IN SANITIZER WHILE NOT IN USE.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386232
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
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM STEAM TABLE,LOWER SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT,OVENS,PREP TABLE,MICROWAVE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND GRILL AND ROLLING CART.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXHAUST FAN,FILTERS AND HOOD,VENTS.MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR YARD (REFRIGERATOR,GARDEN HOSE,T.V.) AND MAINTAIN,TALL GRASS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386207
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.50 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON LOWER LEDGE UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNITS AND UNDER CABINET IN SAME AREA,ON FLOOR UNDER REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR IN BETWEEN CLUTTER AND ON LEDGE IN FURNANCE ROOM.RODENT POISON ON FLOOR UNDER BOOTH SEAT IN DINING AREA.ALSO FRONT AND REAR DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND POISON,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/15/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REACH IN COOLER.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR WORN CUTTING BOARDS,LID ON CHEST FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST CHEST FREEZER.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM STEAM TABLE,LOWER SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT,OVENS,PREP TABLE,MICROWAVE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR BEHIND GRILL AND ROLLING CART.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA ,LOOSE WALL BASE NEAR REAR 3- COMP SINK.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM EXHAUST FAN,FILTERS AND HOOD,VENTS.MUST PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK IN KITCHEN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR YARD (REFRIGERATOR,GARDEN HOSE,T.V.) AND MAINTAIN,TALL GRASS.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386067
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED LID ON CHEST FREEZER.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386045
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 EVIDENCE OF APPX.100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREA,REAR STORAGE AREA,HOT WATER TANK ROOM,FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.ALSO FRONT AND REZR DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGSCLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/25/15.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1387523 6/12/14 NOT CORRECTED #32-REMOVE RUST FROM METAL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.#34-DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REARPREP AREA ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVE AND PIT,HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALLBASES AND CORNERS,IN STORAGE ROM AND REAR PREMISES.#35 MUST CLEAN WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM AND IN REAR PREP AREA.#36-MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULB AT VENTILATION ABOVE STOVE.#38-REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK AT 3- COMP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.#41-REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE NEAR WALK IN COOLER,STORAGE ROOM,OFFICE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER DOOR.MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM MICROWAVES,REACH IN COOLER,PREP TABLES,OVENS,STOVE,ROLLING CART,GRILL TABLE,ALL SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,DIRTY DISHES AND BINS ON SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AREA,FANGUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AT FRONT DOOR.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILNG TILES IN LOBBY AND WOMEN'S TOILETROOM,MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM DOOR.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AT HOOD.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT IN PREP AREA,DISH WASHING AREA NEAR WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT AND REAR PREP AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.
43
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387535
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
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM METAL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVES AND PITS,HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOMS AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEES WAHROOM AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: (1) BURNED OUT BULB IN VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE B
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHREOOM
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE EXECESSIVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE NEAR WALK-IN COOLER,STORAGE ROOM,AND OFFICE ARE,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387523
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
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF THE WALK-IN COOLER,NEAR THE STORAGE ROOM UPON INSPECTION WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.2F AND THE THERMOMETER INSIDE AND OUT SIDE OF COOLER WAS ALSO READING 50.0F WHICH HAS POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER, HOWEVER PUT THERMOMETER INSIDE COOLER THE SECOND TIME AT END OF INSPECTION AND TEMPERATURE CAME DOWN TO 42.9F DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) )
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER RANGE FROM 45.9F TO 49.6F FOOD ITEMS ARE JERK CHICKEN,RICE,OX TAILS,MAC&CHEESE,BROWN STEW,GRAVY,AND GOAT MEAT,FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED DURING INSPECTION,TOTAL WEIGHT 60LBS TOTAL COST $250.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE WASHBOWL IN THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM NEAR PREP AREA,HAS NO HOT RUNNING UPON INSPECTION,HOWEVER THE OWNER CAME IN AT 12;00PM AND SHE STATED THE HOT WATER WAS TURNED OFF SHE HAD A EMPLOYEE TURN HOT WATER ON DURING INSPECTION,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE HOT WATER TANK/FURANCE ROON,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA,RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
26
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: THE TOILET BOWL IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHROOM IS NOT FLUSHING, MUST REPAIR,SIGN PUT ON DOOR (OUT OF ORDER),MUST USE MENS WASHROOM ACROSS FROM WOMENS WASHROOM,HAS ONE SINGLE STALL
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST FROM METAL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE STOVES AND PITS,HAS LARGE AMOUNTS OF GREASE BUILD-UP ON FLOOR BEHIND EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ALSO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN THE STORAGE ROOMS AND REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN THE EMPLOYEES WAHROOM AND IN THE REAR PREP AREA
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: (1) BURNED OUT BULB IN VENTILATION OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA,MUST REPLACE BULB
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA AND PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR ICE MACHINE AND REPAIR VENTILATION IN THE WOMEN'S CUSTOMER WASHREOOM
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE EXECESSIVE CLUTTER FROM INSIDE THE UNUSED ICE MACHINE NEAR WALK-IN COOLER,STORAGE ROOM,AND OFFICE ARE,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1335395
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
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES AND IN CORNERS DAILY.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL CRACKS IN BASEBOARDS IN DINING AREA AND ADJUST HINGES AND/OR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON FRONT DOOR SO THAT IT CLOSES WITHOUT ASSISTANCE WHEN CUSTOMERS COME IN AND OUT OF BUSINESS.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1327162
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
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND COOKED CHICKEN SITTING OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE AT 70.1F AND 71.4F. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP COOKED FOODS STORED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW OR AT 140 DEGREES OR ABOVE, AND TO RECORD TEMPERATURES FOR FOODS WHEN USING TIME/TEMPERATURE RULE. PRODUCTS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 50-60 MICE DROPPINGS FOUND IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON WINDOW LEDGES IN DINING AND CUSTOMER WAITING AREAS, ON BASEBOARDS IN DINING ROOM, ON SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, ON FLOORS IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM, IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS LOCATED, IN CABINETS UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, AND ON FLOOR BEHIND DEEP FREEZERS. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, REPAIR ALL DOORS THAT ARE NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY, SEAL ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS, AND CEILINGS. REQUEST SERVICE CALL FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 10-9-12 NOT CORRECTED:-33-CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: HOOD LIGHTS AND FILTERS IN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SIDES AND INTERIORS OF CALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(OVENS etc.), ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED IN REAR SECTIONS, ALL STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND STORAGE RACK USED TO STORE CLEAN EQUIPMENT IN DISHWASHING AREA, CABINETS UNDERNEATH WASHBOWLS IN WASHROOMS AND SHELF UNDERNEATH FRONT SERVICE COUNTER BY STEAM TABLE.-34- DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.-35- CLEAN WALLS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. PAINT OR REPLACE ALL HEAT STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA, CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.-36-REPLACE ALL BLOWN LIGHTS IN HOODS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.-38-REPAIR VENTILATION ABOVE ALL COOKING STOVES. CLEAN OUT ALL DRAINS(FLOOR AND SINK).
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER AND SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SEE #29.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: SEE #29.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE #29.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: SEE #29.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEE #29.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA BY OFFICE. ALL SECTIONS OF REAR OUTSIDE PROPERTY AREA MUST BE KEPT CLEAN, ALL DEBRIS AND TRASH MUST BE REMOVED.
Local context · Chicago
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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