Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304270
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2177176
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD 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: REPAIR REACH-IN COOLER DOORS ON TWO DOOR COOLER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR PEPSI COOLER(DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY). REPLACE'SEAL DAMAGED GASKET ON PRODUCE COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
Complaint Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2176486
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD 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 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2069781 ON 7-13-17 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-0101B
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR REACH-IN COOLER DOORS ON TWO DOOR COOLER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR PEPSI COOLER(DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY). REPLACE'SEAL DAMAGED GASKET ON PRODUCE COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOM(CIGARETTE BUTTS) AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Complaint Re-InspectionNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2170178
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD 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 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2069781 ON 7-13-17 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-0101B
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR REACH-IN COOLER DOORS ON TWO DOOR COOLER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR PEPSI COOLER(DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY). REPLACE'SEAL DAMAGED GASKET ON PRODUCE COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOM(CIGARETTE BUTTS) AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169449
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: OBSERVED PEPSIT REACHI-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 50.9F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. REACH-IN COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED SWEET POTATOES 60.8F, RIBS 54.1F, CURRY GOAT 54.3F, JERK CHICKEN 53.2F, AND JERK CHICKEN TACOS 46.4F STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $100 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 10 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALL NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR STORAGE AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT IN REAR STORAGE AREA, OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
28
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS - Comments: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FROM REPORT #2069781 ON 7-13-17 NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY SHALL BE POSTED IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-0101B
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR REACH-IN COOLER DOORS ON TWO DOOR COOLER ALONG WEST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA AND REAR PEPSI COOLER(DOORS NOT CLOSING PROPERLY). REPLACE'SEAL DAMAGED GASKET ON PRODUCE COOLER DOOR IN REAR PREP AREA.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, STEAM TABLES, PREP TABLES, ROLLING CARTS AND SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS IN WASHROOM(CIGARETTE BUTTS) AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPAIR WALL IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND REAR UTILITY SINK. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR PREP AREA AND SEAL OPENINGS IN CEILING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2159432
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2069781
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD 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: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF FOODS ON PREP TABLE , (26)PRE PACKAGED DINNERS FOR TRANSPOTATION ON FOOD TRUCK MAINTAINED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES, PORK,CHICKEN WITH MACARONI/CHEESE,SWEET POTATOES,GREENS AT 90.5F, 96.8F. ALSO APPROX 10-LBS OF CURRY GOAT INSIDE COOLER AT 47.8F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED BY MANAGER APPROX 40-LBS AT COST APPROX $175.00,CDI. MUST MAINTAIN COLD FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140.0F OR HIGHER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOODS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND ALL PREPED, COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS NOT LABLED, DATED. ALSO ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS FOR SALE MUST BE LABELED . MUST INSTALL.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: EXTRIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT ,PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN.MUST CLEAN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NOT CLEAN THROUGH OUT PREP, STORAGE AND WAHROOM AREAS.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951120
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1951014
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD 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: OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGES BEHIND FRONT WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 50 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE FRYER CABINET IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES AND LEDGES BEHIND AUDIO EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE REAR EXPOSED SINK TO WALL. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND INOPERABLE BULBS IN PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1950440
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD 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: OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE RUNNING ON PIPING ALONG WEST WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA, OVER 100 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON WOODEN LEDGE BEHIND FRONT WINDOW IN FRONT PREP AREA, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELVES INSIDE CABINET UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON ROLLING CART BEHIND AUDIO EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP AREA, 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG EAST WALL BETWEEN LARGE BARRELS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. OBSERVED OPEN BAIT SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, ALONG WALLS, BEHIND REACH-IN COOLERS AND SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL OPEN BAIT. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-020
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAL/PAINT ALL RAW WOOD SURFACES ON FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE ALL WORN AND DEEP GROOVED CUTTING BOARDS.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, STEAM TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE REAR EXPOSED SINK TO WALL. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILING AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN AND PAINT ALL WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ETC IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT, GRILL, STOVE, AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT AND REMOVE SOILED WASHCLOTHS IN CLOSET IN TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1947036
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD 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: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE REAR EXPOSED SINK TO WALL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Suspected Food PoisoningFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1946684
Location recorded for this inspection · 3 JJJ'S BETTER TASTE JAMAICA · 409 E 103RD 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: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD ITEMS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-COOLER, JERK CHICKEN 75.9F, CURRY GOAT 62.4F, CURRY CHICKEN 58.1F, MACARONI AND CHEESE 53.3F, DRESSING 51.8F, GROUND BEEF 47.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY $100 AND 30LBS OF PRODUCT. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
12
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT FRONT AND REAR EXPOSED SINKS. FRONT EXPOSED SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FILLED WITH UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS FROM SINK AND PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND HAND DRYING. 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 SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES ALONG EAST WALL IN REAR PREP AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN REAR CLOSET, 20 MICE DROPPINGS ON BOTTOM SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. SECURE LOOSE FRONT EXPOSED SINK TO WALL.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: PROVIDE VENTILATION OVER STOVE (HOODED AND DUCTED TO ROOF)IN REAR PREP AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN NORTH WASHROOM.
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PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60628
194 of 238 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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