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TROPIC ISLAND JERK CHICKEN

553 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant

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

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Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2585503

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2584987

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12: OBSERVED 2 DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS AT THE REAR NEAR THE REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL SAID DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111: STILL OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 35-40 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, ON THE METAL PANS ON THE SHELVING UNIT CLOSEST TO THE ENTRANCE OF THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA,IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE METAL SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE TABLE WHERE THE NEMCO EQUIPMENT IS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE BLACK DECKER MICROWAVE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR NEAR TO THE HOT LOGIX HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE LIDS OF THE BUCKET OF BENR PREMIUM PLUS CONTAINERS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE ELECTRICAL BOXES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON TOP OF THE GARBAGE CONTAINERS IN THE AREA CLOSEST TO THE LOBBY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 3-4 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. ALSO, OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ONE WAS OBSERVED ON THE GREEN LEDGE IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST, ELIMINATE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), NO CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED DEAD MOUSE ON THE SIDE OF THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SHELVING UNITS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2583925

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

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE AND CLEAN-UP KIT ON PREMISES DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SAID PROCEDURE ALONG WITH REQUIRED EQUIPMENT FOR CLEAN-UP. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED 2-4 DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NO LABELS AT THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE/ FOOD HOLDING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS ON ALL SAID DRY INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 350+ MICE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE SHELVING UNIT UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP/SERVICE AREA, ON THE LEDGE OF THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ON TOP OF THE STOVES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, IN THE LOWER LEVEL OF THE METAL SHELVING UNIT IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNIT WHERE THE MICROWAVE IS STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE TABLE WHERE THE NEMCO EQUIPMENT IS STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR NEAR TO THE HOT LOGIX HOLDING UNIT AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE LIDS OF THE DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN THE CHEMICAL STORAGE CLOSET, ON THE HOLDING UNIT WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR CHEMICAL STORAGE AREA, AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE EQUIPMENT AT THE REAR CHEMICAL/FOOD STORAGE AREA, ON THE ELECTRICAL BOXES AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOORS UNDER AND ON THE SIDES OF THE EQUIPMENT IN THE STORAGE AREA CLOSEST TO THE LOBBY. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40-50 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY AND 5-10 BIG FLIES AT THE REAR CHEMICAL/FOOD STORAGE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF PEST, ELIMINATE PEST/INSECT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A SMALL OPENING AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF SAID DOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SHELVING UNITS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN ACCUMLATION OF GREASE BUILD UP ON THE INSIDE OF THE STOVES AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING RECEPTACLE WITH A LID IN THE WOMEN'S EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR DISPOSAL OF FEMININE PRODUCTS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE OUTDOOR ENCLOSURE BEHIND THE FACILITY WITH GARBAGE BAGS AND TRASH. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN REAR OUTDOOR ENCLOUSURE AND MAINTAIN

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED TWO DAMAGED WALLS IN THE CHARCOAL STORAGE AREA IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. ONE WALL IS NEAR THE FRONT ENTRANCE IT HAS A HOLE AT THE BOTTOM AND THE EOTHER HOLE IS BEHIND THE STORAGE OF THE CHARCOAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS AND IN THE WALK-IN COOLER WITH FOOD DEBRIS, STANDING WATER, AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AT THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID WALLS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO HAVE THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2511058

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL AND FIXTURES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL AT CORNER NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2510661

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE (BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS: FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABEL FOR THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY WITH APPROX 25 DROPPINGS IN FRONT SERVICE AREA UNDER CASH DRAWER COUNTER AND BEHIND HOT HOLD UNIT. OBSERVED ANOTHER 20 DROPPINGS AROUND HOT WATER UNIT IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. OBSERVED SMALL FLIES IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL TO HAVE SERVICE BEFORE NEXT INSPECTION DATE OF JUNE 9TH 2021. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (A)

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL AND FIXTURES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OR PAINT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SURFACES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP ON COOKING EQIPMENT, STOVES ,FRYERS AND SHELVING IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED WALL AT CORNER NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND SANITIZING.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST AND GREASE BUILD UP ON HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AS A MEAN OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOOD AND SURFACE AREA AROUND IT.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2457091

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

Recorded violations

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED IN CONTAINERS IN ALL THE COOLERS, WALK IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE (BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS: FLOUR, SUGAR ETC.) WITHOUT PROPER LABELING OF NAME. INSTRUCTED TO PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE A LABEL REFLECTING THE FOOD ITEM'S NAME WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVE FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD PANEL AND FIXTURES BEHIND THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING FRONT PREP HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT, REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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