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JERK TACO MAN

426 S CLARK ST · Chicago, IL 60605

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for JERK TACO MAN 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
2573363

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 426 S CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
17
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2553404

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 426 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO ONE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE OR CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. CERTIFICATE MUST BE POSTED FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE AND SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR PHYSICAL CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 6

    PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE SPENT CIGARETTE BUTTS AND ASH ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA AND REAR AREA NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENFORCE NO SMOKING INDOORS AND MAINTAIN NO SMOKING IN FOOD PREP ENVIORMENT.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR DRYING PROVISION AT HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED

  • 17

    PROPER DISPOSITION OF RETURNED, PREVIOUSLY SERVED, RECONDITIONED & UNSAFE FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED RIBS IN REACH-IN 2 DOOR COOLER TO BE COVERED IN MOLD-LIKE WHITE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHRGE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT TIME OF INSPECTION; RICE(51.8F), RIBS(46.2F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL TCS FOODS WITH IMPROPER COLD HOLD TEMPERATURES. ALL TCS FOODS FOR COLD HOLDING MUST BE AT 41F OR BELOW.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR MEASURING AMBIENT AIR INSIDE COOLERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PLACE AND MAINTAIN THERMOMETERS IN ALL REFRIGERATORS.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ON-SITE, APPROXIMATELY 20 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN FOOD PREP AREA, APPROXIMATELY 30 DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT AREA(NO FOOD/SUPPLIES ARE KEPT IN BASEMENT). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO TEST STRIPS ON SITE FOR TESTING SANITIZING SOLUTION(CHLORINE BLEACH). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL THE FOLLOWING COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT FACILITY; FRYERS, GRILL,PREP TABLES, REFRIGERATORS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING AND COOLING EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

  • 62

    COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SMOKING SIGN NOT POSTED OR LOCATED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN NO SMOKING SIGNAGE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522615

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 426 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS ON SITE TO PROPERLY DRY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2522411

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 426 S CLARK ST

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO PROPERLY TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 60 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED NO UTENSILS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 OBSERVED NO UTENSILS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.13 OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARDS ON SITE TO PROPERLY DRY EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED REAR HAND WASHING SINK NOT TURNING OFF DUE TO FAULTY CENSOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

LicenseNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2509397

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK TACO MAN · 426 S CLARK ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60605

233 of 290 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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