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TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN

553 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619

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Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639536

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: 2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment 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: 2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment (PIC) OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12// NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.------ 4-101.19// OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, DEGREASE AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11// NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING.NOTED BROKEN BASE BOARDS ON SOUTH WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. ENCRUSTED GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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Inspection history

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
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2639132

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 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: OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE HOLDER ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE THE CERTIFIED MANAGER AND THEIR ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: NOTED FOOD IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE, CURRY CHICKEN 46.3 F, OXTAIL 45.5 F, BEANS 46 F, BROWN CHICKEN 45 F PERSON IN CHARGE DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROX 70 LBS VALUED AT $200 PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: NOTED AMBIENT AIR OF WALK-IN COOLER 53.1 F. UNIT TAGGED. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE WALK-IN COOLER UNTIL IT IS SERVICED AND INSPECTED BY CDPH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. NOTED DROPPINGS NEXT TO BAIT/TRAP UNDER REGISTER, IN RIGHT CORNER BEHIND REGISTER, ON BOTTOM SHELF TO THE RIGHT OF BUFFET DISPLAY HOT HOLDING UNIT, BEHIND SWING DOOR FROM FRONT TO KITCHEN AND ON WEST WALL OF FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO NOTED APPROX. 15 SMALL FLIES IN DISH AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS FROM ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND SANITIZE. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: NOTED SMALL DEAD RODENT IN TRAP UNDER REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO MONITOR AND REMOVE ALL DEAD RODENTS WHEN CAUGHT.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLE AND AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED ENCRUSTED GREASE ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HEAVY GREASE DEPOSITS UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN, DEGREASE AND SANITIZE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING.NOTED BROKEN BASE BOARDS ON SOUTH WALL OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NEXT TO WALK-IN COOLER. ENCRUSTED GRIME ON FLOORS UNDERNEATH KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2629043

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH 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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628920

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED LIVE CRAWLING INSECT ACTIVITIES-APPROXIMATELY 30-40 LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED IN THE 6-BURNER STOVE UNIT...REAR DISHWASHING COMPARTMENT AREA, INSIDE ALUMINUM PANS, ALSO NOTED LIVE ROACH ACTIVITY AT THE SHELVING UNIT OVER THE 3-COMPARTMENT UNIT. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE CORNERS OF WALK-IN COOLING UNITS AND ALONG THE GREEN WALL TRIMMINGS IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA BY THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL, HAVE ADDITIONAL SERVICE PROVIDED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PROOF OF PEST SERVICE UPON REQUESTED RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GRIME IN THE STOVE, WALK-IN COOLING UNIT FLOOR IN THE CORNERS AND ON SHELVING, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT AREA, COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO THOROUGHLY CLEAN ALL AREAS PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION.

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628699

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMALTELY 200 OR MORE SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS DURING TIME OF REINSPECTION : IN FRONT WINDOWSILL OF WINDOW LOCATED FRONT OF PREMISE, UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FLOOR, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STEAMTABLE), ON BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES, UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS, IN CLOSET NEAR REAR EXIT, ALONGSIDE COOLING UNITS UNDER FILING CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA, UNDER SAFE, ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR IN ALL CORNERS , IN THE FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE OF BOTH THE WALK IN COOLERS ON THE FLOOR AND ON TOP NOF BOX CONTAINING PLAINTAINS, IN THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT.PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A).

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 5, 2025 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AND OTHER AREAS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED AND VENT FAN COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. 58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AS INSTRUCTED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2628213

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 500 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: UNDER FRONT HOT HOLDING UNIT ON THE FLOOR, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT (GRILL, STEAMTABLE), ON BOTTOM AREA OF PREP TABLES, UNDER FILING CABINET IN KITCHEN AREA, ON THE FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, IN THE STORAGE ROOM IN REAR OF KITCHEN ON THE FLOOR, IN THE FURNACE ROOM ON THE FLOOR, INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER ON THE FLOOR AND IN THE OFFICE AREA ON THE FLOOR AND DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT. NO VALID PEST CONTROL RECEIPT ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED OIL DRIPPING FROM HOOD SYSTEM IN CORNER AREA. OIL DRIPPING ONTO THE FLOOR; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRIP PAN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE KITCHEN IN NEED OF CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SYSTEM AND VENTS AS REQUIRED.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JUNE 5, 2025 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. 49 OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. 55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN, STORAGE AND OTHER AREAS TO REMOVE DIRT AND DUST. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED AND VENT FAN COVERS IN WASHROOMS TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. 58 OBSERVED AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED THAT BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING AS INSTRUCTED.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2619077

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MICE AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD MICE AND ROACHES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN FRONT SERVING AREA, MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINNG FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618675

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN REACH-IN COOLER, COOKED CABBAGE (59.4F-57.9F), COOKED PASTA (57.9F), COOKED SPAGHETTI (57.3F). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 50LBS AND $80 OF FOOD. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (60.2F) IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COOLER AT 41F OR BELOW. 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 OVER 200 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER AND STEAM TABLE, ON TABLE NEAR REGISTER, ON ELECTRICAL OUTLETS, PIPING, BULK CONTAINERS, HOLDING UNITS, BOXES OF SEASONING, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, OFFICE AND FURNACE ROOMS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS IN MEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MICE AND NUMEROUS DEAD ROACHES ON GLUE BOARDS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DEAD MICE AND ROACHES.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP AT BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOORS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS NOT COVERED IN STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER AND ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 41

    WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED INSULATION AND TOP COVER IN POOR REPAIR ON CHEST FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, BULK CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING VENT COVER IN FRONT SERVING AREA, MISSING/DAMAGED BASEBOARDS, AND OPENINGS IN WALLS, CEILINGS, ALONG BASEBOARDS AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS AND REPLACE MISSING VENT COVERS AND BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON CEILING TILES, CEILING VENTS, LIGHT SHIELDS, WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINNG FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2604114

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: COMPARTMENT FULL OF CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2603689

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 35

    APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: COMPARTMENT FULL OF CHICKEN SITTING IN WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 80 ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR PREP, 60 IN THE FRONT BY THE SERVICE LINE AND 60 BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SIDE DINING AREA. ALSO, 10 LARGE FLIES IN THE PREP, DISH WASHING AND SIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AREA, ELIMINATE FLIES AND MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS HANDLING FOOD AND IN THE PREP AREA NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AND HANDLING FOOD TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 45

    SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: TO GO CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER ARE DAMAGED AND IS A TRIP HAZARD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE TO MAKE FLOOR SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592993

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS. -PREP TABLES -EXTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS -INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592595

Location recorded for this inspection · TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN · 553 E 79TH ST

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE PREMISES. 80 ON THE SIDE OF THE COOLERS IN THE REAR, 30 IN THE FRONT BY THE SERVICE LINE AND 60 BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZERS ON THE SIDE DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE THE AREA AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF THE REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 40

    PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLER WITH A LONG BEARD IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE THE FOOD HANDLER WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP: -STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL OF THE COOLERS. -PREP TABLES -EXTERIOR OF COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND SINKS -INTERIOR OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZERS INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL OF THE COOKING/COOLER EQUIPMENT, INSIDE THE WALKIN COOLER/FREEZER, STORAGE RACKS AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AND CEILING IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS WITH FOOD SPLATTERS, DIRT AND DUST. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND CEILINGS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CURRENT CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

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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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