Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JERK TACO MAN on .
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Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556117
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
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Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
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Fail
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Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555343
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-202.18 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DUST IN VENTS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554708 DATED ON APRIL 22ND 2022. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN OFFICE AREAS; APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR DUMPSTER DOOR; ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN UTILITY ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES WHERE MICE DROPPINGS ARE PRESENT. PRIORITY VIOLTION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-Inspection
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2555098
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MAINTENCE STORAGE AREA IN CORNER NEAR BREAKER BOX, APPROXMATELY 7 DROPPINGS IN WALK IN COOLER, 2 RODENT DROPPINGS ON OFFICE TABLE, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE CORNERS AND IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. OBSERVED HEAVILY DENTED PANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE PANS WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CAN OPENER
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
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GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASE COVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR BASE COVING
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS IN NEAR REAR RESTROOM ENTRY AND IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ANY HOLES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DUST IN VENTS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554708
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. SANITIZER NOT USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
22
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (CHICKEN WINGS, JERK CHICKEN, JERK TIPS, COOKED NOODLES, ALFREDO SAUCE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 57.3-62.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS($24), 20 POUNDS COOKED NOODLES ($15), 10 OUNCES OF ALFREDO SAUCE ($5), 15 POUNDS OF JERK TIPS ($160), 2 POUNDS JERK CHICKEN ($40). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NEAR GRIDDLE IMPROPERLY COLD HOLDING RANGING BETWEEN 57-62F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLUG EQUIPMENT IN TO ENSURE IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MAINTENCE STORAGE AREA IN CORNER NEAR BREAKER BOX, APPROXMATELY 7 DROPPINGS IN WALK IN COOLER, 2 RODENT DROPPINGS ON OFFICE TABLE, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE CORNERS AND IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. OBSERVED HEAVILY DENTED PANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE PANS WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CAN OPENER.
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SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. TECHNICIAN ON SITE CLEANED GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED BASE COVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR BASE COVING
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS IN NEAR REAR RESTROOM ENTRY AND IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ANY HOLES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DUST IN VENTS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2552660
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT FRONT HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED TWO HAND SINKS WITH NO PAPER TOWELS OR HAND DRYING PROVISIONS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THAT ALL SINKS MUST HAVE HAND DRYING PROVISIONS OR PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED
13
FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED MOLDED FOOD ON A PAN IN BLAST CHILLER. MANAGER REMOVED AND DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN WINGS,QUARTER AND PORK RIBS IN WALK IN COOLER WITH NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL TCS FOODS HELD FOR 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY DATE MARKED WITH THE DATE THE FOOD WILL BE DISCARDED OR CONSUMED. MANAGER DISCAREDED 340 WINGS, 30 LEG QUARTERS AND 32 PORK RIBS TOTALING $260.00. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
28
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNLABELED SPRAY BOTTLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL BOTTLES MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OR SECONDARY CHEMICAL LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-015. CITATION ISSUED
33
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED BLAST CHILLER WITH MOLDED FOOD AND MOLD ON INTERIOR SHELVING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. BLAST COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP IN BETWEEN DOUBLE DOORS AT REAR EXIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL GAP AND MAINTAIN.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED RICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED ON TOP OF RICE COOKER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE SCOOP WITH HANDLE UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DOOR OPENING TO THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY AND TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND REPAIR.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF SMOKER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN CUSTOMER TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBERVED BURNED OUT LIGHTS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOODS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS AND MAINTAIN.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED ONE EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE.
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ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2545312
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED TWO BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES AND SUGAR) WITHOUT LABELING OF THE COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL DEAD INSECTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY (INFORMED OF A FOGGING THE DAY BEFORE) INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND CLEAN ALL AREAS.
43
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SCOOPS FOR DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (SPICES AND SUGAR) BEING STORED DIRECTLY INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LARGE CUTTING BOARDS ON THE GRILL SIDE BADLY STAINED AND DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL IT IS REPLACED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS INSIDE THE DOOR OPENING TO THE DEEP FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH SPILLAGE AND STAINS ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND SERVING STATIONS WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD, DEBRIS BETWEEN UNITS, BEHIND AND UNDER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKS AT BASIN OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND DRAINPIPE OF HANDSINK IN SMOOTHIE PREP AREA AND THE FAUCET NOT ADJUSTED PROPERLY RUNS ONTO THE SINK AND DOWN THE SIDES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOOR CORNERS AND UNDER THE EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531575
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2531221
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 15-20 LIVE ROACHES IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA, THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE SINK, ALONG THE FLOOR BOARDS OPPOSITE WALL OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE TO COME BACK OUT AND TREAT ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020 (A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS,UNDER ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVERD TRASH AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. ALSO NOTED SOME GARBAGE OVERFLOWING AND UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. NOTED MULTIPLE BUCKETS OF OUTSIDE REAR ATTRACTING INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THAT A FULL DETAIL CLEANING IS NEEDED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FLOORS, WALLS, EQUIPMENT, UNDER EQUIPMENT, MECHANICAL HOUSING AREAS, LEGS AND WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT, OPENINGS OF HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN ALL AREAS, BLENDING MACHINES IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT BACKYARD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED LIGHTING OUT UNDER THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528396
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX 150-200 LIVE ROACHES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. SEEN IN THE FLOOR DRAIN LEFT OF THE HAND WASHING SINK. SEEN UNDER THR PREP TABLE NEAR THE THREE COMP SINK UPON ENTRANCE OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. ROACHES SEEN CRAWLING ALONG BASE BOARDS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ALSO NOTICED ROACHES IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA CRAWLING INSIDE OIL CONTAINERS AND ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDER SHELVING UNITS. ROACHES OBSERVED CRAWLING ON PIPES BEHIND AND INSIDE WALL BEHIND THE MOP SINK. ROACHES SEEN CRAWLING BEHIND AND INSIDE UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA. ALSO ROACHES CRAWLING UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE THE CASH REGISTER IS LOCATED. NOTED ROACHES CRAWLING ON WALLS, ON AND UNDERNEATH ALL EQUIPMENT, CRAWLING IN AND OUT OF OPENINGS IN WALLS AND WALLBASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES. ALSO OBSERVED OVER 25-30 LARGE AND SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND FLOORS AND ON EQUIPMENT.INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE FOR ROACHES AND FLIES WITH REPORT OF SERVICE BEFORE RETURN INSPECTION DATE.PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A)
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DIRT, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND ALL SHELVING UNITS, REFRIGERATION UNITS,COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF DIRT,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS UNDER SHELVING UNITS, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS,UNDER ALL OTHER HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE AREAS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: NOTED BUILD UP OF DUST AND SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE INCLUDING THE LINING AND ACCESS DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
53
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED ONLY ONE TOILET ROOM IN FACILITY WITH MORE THAN TEN EMPLOYEES ON DUTY AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL TOILET ROOM TO AND MAINTAIN.
54
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVERD OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH, UNABLE TO CLOSE LIDS. NOTED MULTIPLE BUCKETS OF WASTE GREASE AND SOILED LINEN STORED OUTSIDE NEXT TO THE GARBAGE AREA UNCOVERED AND ATTRACTING INSECTS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GARBAGE,SOILED LINEN AND WASTE GREASE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) ISSUED
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOORS IN REAR AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS IN THE WALL COVING ALONG THE BASE LINE OF THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREAS NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, NEAR THE REAR HAND WASHING SINK WHERE THE FLOOR DRAIN IS. ALONG THE PIPING AREA OF THE REAR MOP SINK AND THE HOT WATER UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN ALL INTERIOR STORAGE AREAS. ALSO NOTED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BACKYARD STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS,CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTS AND FIXTURES INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS AND THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
Recent InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Recent Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510665
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
29
COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: PREMISES HAS NOT PROVIDE A COMPLETE PROCESS FOR VACUUM PACKING AND MAINTAINING OF THE COOK JERK CHICKEN AS REQUIRED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUE #7-38-005.
32
VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED PREMISES VACUUM PACKING COOKED CHICKEN AND HOLDING IT IN IN A HOT HOLDING UNIT. PREMISES HAS NOT PROVIDED A COMPLETE SOP FOR THEIR VACUUM PACKING OF THEIR COOK JERK CHICKEN. SEE VIOLATION #29 FOR CITATION.
Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510028
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509383
Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 7723 S STATE ST
Recorded violations
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, AND INSIDE UNUSED COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. ALSO, BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NEED CLEANING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN SEVERAL ROOMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND/OR ORGANIZE. REMOVE AND/OR ELEVATE ITEMS FROM THE FLOORS AND MAINTAIN AREAS TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WALL, CEILING, AND ATTACHMENT(PIPE, VENT COVER) TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST, AND DEBRIS.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT PREMISES, ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE HOOD AND FILTER ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DIRTY. ALSO MISSING SOME FILTER. MUST CLEAN AND/OR REPLACE.
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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