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JUST JERK CAFE

119 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JUST JERK CAFE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2638448

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST JERK CAFE · 119 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12// NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER IN NORTHEAST STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR BUSINESS. KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEANING OF FACILITY AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457173

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST JERK CAFE · 119 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD SAFETY MANAGEMENT TRAINING DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NOTED PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS (RAW CHICKEN) DURING INSPECTION. PRESENTED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHICH EXPIRED ON 9/20/19. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE WASHBOWL SINK AND PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING THAWING REQUIREMENTS. FOOD HANDLER THAWING RAW CHICKEN PREP SINK SITTING IN STAGNANT WATER. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER OF PROPER THAWING METHODS (MUST UTILIZE RUNNING WATER WITH ENOUGH VOLATILITY WHEN THAWING). MUST MEET PROPER THAWING REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL WET WIPING CLOTHS ON THE COUNTER SURFACE OF REAR PREP TABLE. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE MISSING FROM 3-COMPARTMENT WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHTBULB IN 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2311832 ON 9/5/19. PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED: (16) 4-602.11(B-E) - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. (37) 3-302.12 - OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME. (47) 4-101.19 - OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN. (49) 4-601.11(B) - OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN (56) 6-501.14 - OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN (57) 2-102.13 - NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE (58) 2-102.13 - PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT CORE VIOLATIONS BY THE DATE ON THE REPORT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
14
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312295

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST JERK CAFE · 119 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 . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS BLACK FROM BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE- PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS MUST MAINTAIN

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2312028

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST JERK CAFE · 119 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: observed no employee health policy . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: : NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE METAL STEM THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: : OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 6- LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 11 LIVE GNATS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION -7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: : WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS BLACK FROM BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE- PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Comments: OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
23
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311832

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST JERK CAFE · 119 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: observed no employee health policy . instructed pic to provide. priority foundation

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE WITH ALL THE NECESSARY ITEMS IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER TO KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. HOT WATER TEMPERATURE 93F. INSTRUCTED HOT WATER MUST BE A MINIMIUM OF 100F. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C).

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA UPON INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED (PIC) HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES-COS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-030(C)

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED COOKING EQUIPMENT STEAM TABLE,BBQ PIT,ETC NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF (TCS) FOODS- APPROX 225LBS OF CHICKEN AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 111.F AND 122.0F ON TOP OF STEAMTABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED FOOD AT COST APPROX COST OF $45.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED APPOX 235-LBS OF CHICKEN INSIDE OF COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50.0F TO 59.0F , AND 25-LBS OF CATFISH PREPED YESTERDAY. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PIC REMOVED AND DISCARDED ALL FOODS AT COST APPROX $850.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 VIOLATION CONSOLATED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL READY TO EAT PREPARED FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE PROPER DATE MARKING. IDENTIFIED WITH PREPARED AND DISCARDED DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED COOLER BEING USED MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 50.0F. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO USE ADDITIONAL COOLER ON SITE THAT 41.F OR BELOW. COOLER WILL BE TAGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST NOT USE COOLER UNTIL TAG IS REMOVED BY THE HEALTH DEPT. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEMPERATURE METAL STEM THERMOMETER MEASURING DEVICE TO MONITOR FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED UNCLEAN DRY STORAGE BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH COMMON NAME.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 6- LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 11 LIVE GNATS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/ SANITIZE ALL AREAS. RECOMMENED PEST SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A).

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ALL LOWER SHELVES UNDER TABLES IN PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE TESTING DEVICE KIT FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK SANITIZING WATER. INSTRUCTED (PIC) TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION -7-38-005

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES OF ALL EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL CONTACT SURFACES NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAIN THROUGHOUT PREP KITCHEN OF DEBRIS, GREASE,ETC. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: ANY WASHROOMS USED BY FEMALES MUST A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITARY NAPKINS. MUST PROVIDE

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WALLS, CEILINGS, FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WALLS, AND CEILINGS BLACK FROM BUILD-UP OF DEBRIS, GREASE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR RE- PAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN/ MAINTAIN FLOORS MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ATTACHED CEILING LIGHTSHIELD COVERS NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. MUST CLEAN OR REPLACE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION NOT CLEAN/MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PIC HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL MANAGERS WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE MUST HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1995252

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST JERK CAFE · 119 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: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE TWO DOOR COOLER LOOSE; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKET.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AT SIDES OF EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN STORAGE CLOSET (CDI).

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN WALL ABOVE AND BEHIND THE STEAM TABLE. OBSERVED SOME CRACKED PAINT ON THE WALL ABOVE THE STEAM TABLE, IF PAINT STARTS TO PEEL REMOVE AND REPAINT WALL. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE OFFICE AREA AND OUTSIDE OF THE OFFICE IN THE AREA BETWEEN THE KITCHEN AND FRONT SERVING COUNTER; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1752038

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST JERK CAFE · 119 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 POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, 25LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN LEG QUARTERS AND 5LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS IN PANS ON THE PREP TABLE IN THE KITCHEN AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 120.5F-122.1F AND 10LBS OF RAW FISH INSIDE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN WATER AT 58.1F. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 140.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $200.00. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTS MISSING UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ALL HOOD VENTS.

  • 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.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VENTILATION INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER VENTILATION INSIDE OF THE RESTROOM.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1575221

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST JERK CAFE · 119 E 79TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, BETWEEN 62.2F - 67.8F. UNIT TAGGED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZRADOUS FOODS IN THE ABOVE-MENTIONED COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 47.7F, VALUED AT $40. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN REAR PREP AREA, ALSO CUTTING BORDS NEED TO BE RPLACED/REPAIRED, DEEP SEAMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR GASKETS AND MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLLS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN, ALSO, STAIN CEILING TILE IN REAR PREA AND ABOVE CASH REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT ABOVE CASH REGISTER AND IN CUSTOMER SEATING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: OBSERVED NO WORKING THERMOMETERS IN COOLERS, INSTUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387553

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST JERK CAFE · 119 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 REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387549

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST JERK CAFE · 119 E 79TH ST

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 50.8F,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE COOLER,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COOKED FOODS SITTING OUT ON TABLE IN PREP AREA AND SITTING ON TOP OF STEAM TABLE,WHICH WAS FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,INTERNAL TEMPERATURES RANGE FROM 102.9F TO 126.9F FOOD ITEMS ARE MAC & CHEESE,JERK CHICKEN AND BROWN STEW CHICKEN,ALSO INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,TEMPERATURE RANGE FROM 50.9F TO 58.7FFOOD ITEMS ARE CATFISH,OX TAIL AND CURRY GOAT ALL FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED TOTAL WEIGHT 50LBS AND TOTAL COST $220.00 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE OF GREASE BUILD-UP

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1375846

Location recorded for this inspection · JUST JERK CAFE · 119 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: REPLACE OLD CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE WITH A EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING END CAPS ON LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREA AND MISSING SHIELD ON LIGHT UNDERNEATH HOOD BY WEST WALL.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: DRAINBOARD NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PERMANENTLY INSTALL IT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REAR OUTSIDE SHEDD IS CLUTTERED WITH A LOT OF UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, WHICH COULD BE A PEST HARBORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN IT OUT AND KEEP ORGANIZED IF USED IN THE FUTURE.

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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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