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TRIPLE JAYS CARIBBEAN

7448 S VINCENNES AVE · Chicago, IL 60621

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TRIPLE JAYS CARIBBEAN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1960933

Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE JAYS CARIBBEAN · 7448 S VINCENNES AVE

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

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
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1584081

Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE JAYS CARIBBEAN · 7448 S VINCENNES AVE

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: NOTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK OPEN SEEMS. MUST REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ALSO SANITIZIE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. TO REMOVE DEBIS AND GREASE. ALSO ADVISE MANAGER TO CLEAN ON A REGULAR BASIS TO PREVENT FUTHER RODENT AND FLY PROBLEMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THOUGH OUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED CEILING TILES, VENT COVERS AND FILTERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST PROBLEM. ALSO MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING PURPOSES. MILK AND POP CRATES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583749

Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE JAYS CARIBBEAN · 7448 S VINCENNES AVE

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: NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH SEATS/BENCH IN DINING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER POP CRATES,10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM ON THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. ALSO NOTED 18 LIVE FLIES SCATTER ON THE SINK AND WALL AT THE 1 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES,REPAIR REAR DOOR AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ALSO SANITIZIE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. TO REMOVE DEBIS AND GREASE. NOTED EXCESS AMOUNT OF DIRTY POTS,PANS AND UTENSILS IN THE SINK. MUST CLEAN. ALSO ADVISE TO CLEAN ON A REGULAR BASIS TO PREVENT FUTHER RODENT AND FLY PROBLEMS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THOUGH OUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED CEILING TILES, VENT COVERS AND FILTERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST PROBLEM. ALSO MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING PURPOSES. MILK AND POP CRATES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1527642

Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE JAYS CARIBBEAN · 7448 S VINCENNES AVE

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 THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA,BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE MOP SINK IS LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307636

Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE JAYS CARIBBEAN · 7448 S VINCENNES AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED.JERK CHICKEN 156.4F SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP, OPEN SEAMS ON SURFACES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FAUCET HANDLE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 2 GRILLS, TIRES AND UNUSED COOLER AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PEMISES. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1307607

Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE JAYS CARIBBEAN · 7448 S VINCENNES AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 9

    WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE - Comments: NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO ANY OF THE SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TO THE SINKS. PILOT LIGHT AT WATER HEATER HAD BEEN EXTINGUISHED. PILOT LIGHT RE-LIT DURING INSPECTION AND HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED TO SINKS.

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: REAR DOOR PROPPED OPEN TO OUTSIDE, SCREEN IS NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME. LIVE FLIES (20+) INSIDE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED, REPAIR SCREEN TO BE TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME AND TO OPEN OUTWARD, ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: FOOD NOT IN PROPER CONTAINERS IN OPEN FOOD BAGS IN THE STORE ROOM. MUST PUT FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND LABEL THEM. BEANS,SUGER ECT.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP, OPEN SEAMS ON SURFACES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, 2 DOOR COOLER, SINKS,PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS/SHELVES/RACKS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, STORE ROOM, UNDER SINKS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES. REMOVE ALL SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT FLOOR THICK WITH MUD.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE ALL FOOD STAINS.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NO WORKING LIGHT IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT INSIDE WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FAUCET HANDLE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 2 GRILLS, TIRES AND UNUSED COOLER AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PEMISES. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473944

Location recorded for this inspection · TRIPLE JAYS CARIBBEAN · 7448 S VINCENNES AVE

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: OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, 3 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD CLVER AND UP-RIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

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91 of 114 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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