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JERK MAN

7723 S STATE ST · Chicago, IL 60619

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2640055

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HOLE IN FLOOR COVERED BY BROKEN TILES, INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR OR USE PROPER COVERING FOR ACCESSIBILITY BUT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY/ HARBORAGE. ALSO NOTED CLUTTER IN KITCHEN OFFICES AND OUTDOOR STORAGE WITH UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SCRAP MATERIALS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

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Inspection history

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Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624346

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT AL HAND WASHING SINKS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT-FITTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EXCESS TRASH AND MAKE SURE LIDS ARE TIGHT-FITTING PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE, AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: : OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH SEVERE DUST/ CHARCOAL BUILD UP ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2623038 ON 8-28-25:55-OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.57-OBSERVED MISSING FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
18
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2623038

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD ON LEMON CAKE DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SALE SHALL BE SAFE AND IN GOOD CONDTION. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 21

    PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE ON PREP TABLE, CHICKEN 83.8F, BEEF 96.3F, EGG ROLLS 101.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED CHEESE STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 53.2F ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, SALADS, PASTA,ETC) NOT LABELED AND DATE MARKED. READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH SELL BY DATE WHICH FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES, SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS AND OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SPOON USED AS DISPENSING UTENSIL INSIDE BAG OF ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROPER ICE SCOOP FOR DISPENSING ICE.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN USE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER NOT COVERED, GREASE AND DEBRIS SPILLS ON GROUD AROUND DUMPTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL DUMPSTERS AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(B) CITATION ISSUED.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN WASHROOM AND STORAGE, AREAS, DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY DUST, DIRT, DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. OBSERVED DIRT AND STAINS ON WALLS AND DOORS IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND OFFICE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE GRILL WITH SEVERE DUST/ CHARCOAL BUILD UP ON THE ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

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

Short Form ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2622190

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

  • 13

    FOOD IN GOOD CONDITION, SAFE, & UNADULTERATED - Comments: OBSERVED MOLD ON SEVERAL PACKAGED CARAMEL AND LEMON CAKES DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN DISPLAY CASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL MOLDED CAKES. ALL FOOD DISPLAYED FOR SALE SHALL BE SAFE AND IN GOOD CONDITION. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITAITON ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT TCS FOOD(CHEESE, SOUR CREAM, SALADS, ETC) NOT LABELED AND DATE MARKED. READY TO EAT TCS FOOD PREPARED AND HELD IN RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED WITH SELL BY DATE WHICH FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED, SOLD OR DISCARDED FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

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

  • 45

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN USE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

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

  • 58

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620979

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

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

  • 45

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN USE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR OFFICE. OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBORDS, FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

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

  • 58

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

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
15
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2620535

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED INOPERABLE THERMOMETER ON HOT HOLDING UNIT AND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, AND SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANTIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

  • 39

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

  • 45

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN USE IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR OFFICE. OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBORDS, FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: BSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

  • 58

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

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
20
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2618292

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (CHICKEN 181.2F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN WASHROOM AND PREP AREA. HAND WASHING SIGNS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF SMALL ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD TCS FOOD STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE SOUR CREAM 63.2F, CHEESE 63.5F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD ALL COLD 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 COLD HOLDING UNIT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 60.8F INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN COLD HOLD UNIT AT 41F OR BELOW. COLD HOLD UNIT IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. PRIORITY 7-38-005

  • 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 STORED ON FLOOR AND NOT INVERTED IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE AND INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES IN USE IN PREP 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. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 49

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

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT HAND WASHING SINK NEAR OFFICE. OBSERVED LEAKING SPRAYER ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES AND FLOOR DRAIN COVERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND WASHROOM AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED BASEBORDS, FLOOR TILES AND MISSING GROUT ON FLOOR TILES IN PREP, WASHROOM, AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER, UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN PREP, STORAGE, AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHTING IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES 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
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2611058

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2610973

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH PRODUCT NAME.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, IF THAT DOESN'T WORK, REPLACE CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN A CLEAN SURFACE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAS A THICK BUILD UP OF DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 50

    HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: PREMISES OPEN AND OPERATING WITHOUT ANY HOT WATER AT THE HAND SINKS, MOP SINK AND 3 COMP SINK AS REQUIRED FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AND CLEANING. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030(C).

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE WASHROOM FIXTURES, FLOORS AND WALLS.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ON THE GROUND AROUND THE OUTSIDE ENCLOSED AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PEST.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED HOLES AND OPENING IN THE WALLS AND CEILING THROUGH OUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

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
2607611

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: CONTAMINATION DURING FOOD PREPARATION. ROOF LEAKS AND THE RAIN IS COMING DOWN ON THE GRILL IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WHERE CHICKEN WAS BEING COOKED. INSTRUCTED TO FIX ALL LEAKS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAS A THICK BUILD UP OF DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, IF THAT DOESN'T WORK, REPLACE CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN A CLEAN SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE OFFICE LEAKS AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
10
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2605962

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HANDWASHING CLEANSER AT ALL DESIGNATED HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: HAND WASHING SIGNS MISSING FROM TOILET ROOM AND HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SIGNAGE TO ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND THE WALK IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINING THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE OBSERVED AT 46.4F. TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE THE UNIT RANGED FROM 28.6F-33.3F AND WERE TRANSFERRED TO THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST USE WITHIN 7 DAYS, ITEMS CAN NOT BE REFROZEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP TCS FOODS STORED IN THE FREEZER FROZEN, SOLID TO TOUCH. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND 100 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE CEILING, WALLS, STORAGE RACKS AND CONDUITS. FOUND 30 LARGE FLIES ON THE WALLS, CEILING, PIPES AND EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE HOT HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA HAS A THICK BUILD UP OF DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS WITH DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, IF THAT DOESN'T WORK, REPLACE CONTAINERS. MAINTAIN A CLEAN SURFACE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE OFFICE LEAKS AT THE PIPE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2593766, DATED MAY 1, 2024 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: #43-OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH AND SANITIZE SCOOP AND PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME. #47-OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. #47-OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE. #49-OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND PITS WITH THICK ENCRUSTED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. #49-OBSERVED THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, PREP TABLEA, STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #53-OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER AND MAINTAIN. #55-OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING, ICE EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL. #56-OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS AND COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOMS WITH THICK DIRT, DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #56-OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2593766

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

Recorded violations

  • 40

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

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP STORED ON TOP OF THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO WASH AND SANITIZE SCOOP AND PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN BIN OR IN THE ICE WITH THE HANDLE UP. MAINTAIN SAME.

  • 47

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

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CAN OPENER WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENER.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WHITE PANEL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE ICE MACHINE.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER, OVEN AND PITS WITH THICK ENCRUSTED FOOD, GREASE AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS, PREP TABLEA, STORAGE RACKS IN THE COOLERS AND PREP AREA WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM WITH NO LID. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TRASH RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER, UNDER/AROUND THE COOKING/COOLING, ICE EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND STORAGE RACKS WITH THICK BUILD UP OF FOOD, DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS, CEILING TILES AND VENTS WITH DIRT, DUST AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS AND COVERS IN THE KITCHEN AND TOILET ROOMS WITH THICK DIRT, DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALK IN COOLER/FREEZER AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH INADEQUATE LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO THE MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS ON THE PREMISES WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES/PROOF THEY TOOK THE COURSE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2580898

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK MAN · 7723 S STATE ST

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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