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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

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

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578505

Location recorded for this inspection · JERK 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
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2578168

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO LIVE RODENT ACTIVITY NOTED ON SITE AT THIS TIME. HOWEVER, APPROXIMATELY 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS WERE OBSERVED THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE, NEAR AND SURROUNDING THE ICE MACHINE AREA, ON THE LEDGE OF THE EQUIPMENT NEXT TO THE ICE MACHINE, IN THE WALL TO THE LEFT AND EQUIPMENT STORED IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, ON CLEAN DISHWARE ON THE STORAGE RACK NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES FOOD PREP AREA, METAL POST NEAR THE FUNNEL CAKE/SMOOTHIE PREP AREA, ON THE METAL SURFACE OF THE STOVE TOP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, THE BULK OF THE DROPPINGS WERE INSIDE OF THE COMPRESSOR UNIT ON THE COLD HOLING UNIT, AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NEAR IN THE FUNNEL CAKE/ SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. FACILITY MUST BE FREE FROM PEST ACTIVITY (NO MICE DROPPINGS) AND MAINTAINED PRIOR TO REQUEST REINSPECTION.

  • 63

    REMOVAL OF SUSPENSION SIGN - Comments: OBSERVED THE LICENSE SUSPENSION SIGN COVERED BY WHITE VAN PARKED RIGHT IN FRONT OF THE DOOR WHERE SIGN IS POSTED. OBSERVED THE SIGN BEING COVERED PRIOR TO BEING REINSPECTED (06/13/2023 AT 4:24PM) AND THE DAY OF BEING REINSPECTED. PICTURE PROVIDED FROM 06/13/2023 AT 4:24PM. INSTRUCTED NOT TO COVER, DEFACE OR REMOVE SIGNAGE UNDER PENALTY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-050, CITATION ISSUED.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
11
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2576935

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE THE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT BOTH HANDWASHING SINKS NEAR THE DISHWASHING AND GRILLING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT BOTH HANDWAHSING SINKS NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AND GRILLING AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH CITATION ABOVE.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A LIVE MOUSE IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA AND APPROXIMATELY 250-300 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON THE FLOORS IN THE MANAGER'S OFFICE, EMPLOYEE BREAK AREA, NEAR AND SURROUNDING THE ICE MACHINE AREA, IN THE STORAGE AREA NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA, ON CLEAN DISHWARE AND ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWARE STORAGE AREA, ON THE STAND-UP DEEP FRYING BASKET UNIT, ON TOP OF FOOD PREP TABLES ACROSS FROM THE HOT HOLDING UNITS AT THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES NEAR THE GRILLING/ FOOD PREP AREA, ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE GRILLING AREA, ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, ON THE WOODEN POST AT THE FRONT SERVICE AREA, IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM, ON THE CHAIR, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, AND METAL POST IN THE FUNNEL CAKE/ SMOOTHIE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN ELECTRICAL INSECT DEVICE STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE SAID DEVICE OUT OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED CLEAN KITCHENWARE STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWARE STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE KITCHENWARE AND TABLEWARE ON SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES THAT ARE ATLEAST SIX INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A MISSING KNOB ON THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD HOLDING UNIT ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD WITH FOOD AND FOOD SPILLS INSIDE OF THE UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ON THE VENTILATION SYSTEM IN THE GRILLING AREA WITH BURNT RESIDUE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FILTERS.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. . INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571508

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY IS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED MULITPLE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONT SERVING LINE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MICROWAVE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER VALVE UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND REMOVE AND MAINTAIN STANDING WATER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 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.

  • 59

    PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT# 2571347 DATED ON 02/16/2023 AS FOLLOWS: #38 STILL OBSERVED 20-45 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE SHELVING UNITS UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND ON THE METAL POSTS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO, OBSERVED THREE LIVE ROACHES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL COMPANY AND HAVE PREMISES TREATED. SEE COMMENTS FOR FURTHER INFORMATION PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Complaint Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571347

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED THE FACILITY IS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 OBSERVED MULITPLE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH AN UP-TO-DATE RECORD OF VISITS, COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111 OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 135-140 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE WALLS ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND ALL THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE BOTH VENTILATION HOODS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, ON THE METAL POST BEHIND BOTH THE VENTILATION HOODS, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TILT SKILLET, ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE LINE, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS STORED, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ON THE EQUIPMENT NEAR THE STOVE NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE LINE, THE FLOORS SURROUNDING AN UNUSED FREEZER NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREAR, IN THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT THAT HAS DESSERTS STORED INSIDE, AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE EVIDENCE OF PEST ON SITE PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONT SERVING LINE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MICROWAVE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER VALVE UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND REMOVE AND MAINTAIN STANDING WATER.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 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: 8-404.13(B:4) PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 09/29/2022, REPORT #2564566 # #55 6-501.114-OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES. # 2-102.13- OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2571135

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED THE FACILITY IS MISSING THE REQUIRED HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT MULTIPLE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE.

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS JERK CHICKEN EGG ROLLS (45.6F), SHRIMP (44.7-45.1F), BRISKET (49.4 F).MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.50 LBS.$155. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 23

    PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED, TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN, CANDY YAMS, TURKEY MEAT) NOT PROPERLY DATED, STORED LONGER THAN 24 HOURS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR ALL READY TO EAT FOODS AND COOKED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS. THE MANAGER DISCARDED ALL FOOD ITEMS. APPROX 18LBS AT $100 WAS DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED AN IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF A REFRIGERATOR AT 51.8 F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE HUMAN CONSUMPTION. THE REFRIGERATION UNIT WAS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE VENTILATION HOOD. THE COLD HOLDING UNIT SEEMED TO BE TAGGED PREVIOUSLY. ANOTHER HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON THE UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED OR REPLACED, EMAIL TO CDPH TO HAVE THE UNIT RE-INSPECT BY CDPH.INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED MULITPLE DRY FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED PROPERLY IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND MAINTAIN.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH AN UP-TO-DATE RECORD OF VISITS, COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH PEST CONTROL IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, 7-38-020 (C) CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 135-140 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: IN THE EMPLOYEE BREAK ROOM, IN THE ELECTRICAL ROOM, IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE WALLS ON THE SIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE, BEHIND ALL THE EQUIPMENT UNDER THE BOTH VENTILATION HOODS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREAS, ON THE METAL POST BEHIND BOTH THE VENTILATION HOODS, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE TILT SKILLET, ON THE FOOD PREP TABLES AND THE HANDWASHING SINK NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE LINE, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE WHERE THE RICE HOT HOLDING UNIT IS STORED, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS OF THE FOOD PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, ON THE EQUIPMENT NEAR THE STOVE NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE LINE, THE FLOORS SURROUNDING AN UNUSED FREEZER NEAR THE FRONT SERVICE AREAR, IN THE INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF THE COLD HOLDING UNIT THAT HAS DESSERTS STORED INSIDE, AND IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM CLOSEST TO THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE THE EVIDENCE OF PEST ON SITE PRIOR TO BEING RE-INSPECTED. SUGGESTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE MICROWAVE STORED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA NEAR THE FRONT SERVING LINE WITH FOOD SPLATTERS AND NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID MICROWAVE.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE WATER VALVE UNDER THE WASHING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER BEHIND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SAID LEAK AND REMOVE AND MAINTAIN STANDING WATER.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNAUTHRIZED PERSONNEL SLEEPING UPSTAIRS OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED A PILLOW AND COVERS IN THE SAME SAID AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A ROOM USED AS A LIVING OR SLEEPING QUARTER MAY NOT BE USED FOR RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.

  • 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 09/29/2022, REPORT #2564566 # #55 6-501.114-OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES. # 2-102.13- OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2564566

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

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2563734

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 SOAP IN FACILITY UPON ARRIVAL TO INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL HAND WASHING SINKS ARE STOCKED WITH HAND WASHING SOAP. MANAGER INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO BUY SOAP FROM LOCAL STORE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED

  • 15

    FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED 4 RODENT DROPPINGS DIRECTLY ON TURKEY TIPS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE THAT ALL FOOD IS PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION FROM PESTS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 50-55 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOOD IS HELD AT 31 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 10 POUNDS OF YAMS, 10 POUNDS MAC AND CHEESE, 5 POUNDS BRISKET, AND 7 POUNDS OF WINGS ($100). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 3 DOOR COOLER WITH INTERNAL AIR TEMPERATURE OF 54 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COOLERS REACH A TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. COOLER TAGGED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 100 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT FACILITY INCLUDING IN WALK IN COOLER, FRONT SERVICE AREA, DRY STORAGE AREA, AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AREA; OBSERVED 4 LIVE MAGGOTS IN FACILITY; OBSERVED LARGE 20 FLIES THROUGHOUGHT FACILITY; OBSERVED 10 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RODENT DROPPINGS AND TO SANITIZE AREAS, ALSO INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 4 MAGGOT CARCASSES IN FOOD PREP SINK; OBSERVED INSECT CARCASSES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL INSECT CARCASSES.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12 OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL UNUSED ITEMS AND EQUIPMENT ON PREMISES BOTH INSIDE AND OUTSIDE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ANY UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT AND ITEMS FROM PREMISES.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

LicensePass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2556128

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

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE GAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER . INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE WHITE CUTTING BOARD IN FRONT NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ENTIRE VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING. FILTERS AND LIGHTS HAVE ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILD UP AND MUST BE CLEANED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN MORE FREQUENTLY AND MAINTAIN.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2554711

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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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