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7959 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60620
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for JAMAICAN TROPICAL CUISINE on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICAN TROPICAL CUISINE · 7959 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICAN TROPICAL CUISINE · 7959 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSTD TO INSTALL SAME OR BE ABLE TO LOCATE
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICAN TROPICAL CUISINE · 7959 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET NOT MAINTAINED. FAUCET WITH EXCESSIVE LEAK, WRAPPED WITH DUCT TAPE AND COLD FAUCET HANDLE, MISSING, STRIPPED, TURNS ON AND OFF WITH PLIERS. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME AND HAVE PROPERLY DESIGNED. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FAN COVER WITH EXCESSIVE DUST. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VENTILATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR. LEAK UNDER TOILET ROOM HANDSINK. REPAIR. UNABLE TO LOCATE GREASE TRAP. INSDT TO INSTALL SAME OR BE ABLE TO LOCATE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE PROPANE TANK FROM PREMISES.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANLDER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE.
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICAN TROPICAL CUISINE · 7959 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN .MUST CLEAN DEBRIS/DUST.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK LEAKY.MUST REPAIR
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONOTOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICAN TROPICAL CUISINE · 7959 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Location recorded for this inspection · JAMAICAN TROPICAL CUISINE · 7959 S ASHLAND AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PAINT STORAGE SHELVES A LIGHT COLOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PAINT WALLS IN FOOD PREP AND STORAGE AREAS A LIGHT COLOR. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER SECTION OF WALL BY WASHBOWL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM. SEAL ALL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA. REPLACE STAINED & BROKEN CEILING TILES. CLEAN WINDOW LEDGES IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA.
Local context · Chicago
204 of 242 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 2084162.
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