JORDYN'S SOUL CAFE

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSVERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASMENT PREP/STORAGE, ON TOP OF TABLE IN BETWEEN STORED MISCELLANEUS ITEMS, ALONG SIDE PREP TABLE UNDER STAIRS, INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE OFFICE AND IN BAR ON SHELVING WHERE LIQUOR BOTTLES ARE STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT BAR AND DINING AREA SITTING ON TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-202.16 OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED BEVERAGE RACKS USED FOR ELEAVATION AND STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 OBSERVED ALL SURFACES IN BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNITS, LIQUOR WELLS, MIXED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLING UNITS AND OTHER BEVERAGE MIXING MATERIALS IN SAID PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE CEILING WITH CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.NOTED FLOOR IN BAR WITH MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING AS REQUIRED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 OBSERVED VENTILTATION HOOD EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILT UP ON FILTERS, GRATES AND LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRE

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS @ IMPROPER TEMPERATURES DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS POT ROAST, 40 LBS OXTAIL, 25 LBS TURKEY WINGS, 25 LBS CORNISH HENS,30 LBS STRING BEANS, 60 LBS MACARONI AND CHEESE, 15 LBS CORN, 65 LBS YAMS, 50 LBS VARIOUS PASTA NOODLES, 20 LBS EGGROLLS. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE STORED IN WALK IN COOLER AT THIS TIME AND TEMPERTAURE RANGING FROM 48.5F-56F. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL COLD TCS FOODS @41F AND BELOW AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. ALL SAID FOOD ITEMS WERE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY PIC, TOTAL COST $1,787. CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NOTED TEMPERATURE @48F WHILE STORING TCS FOODS (OXTAIL, MAC AND CHEESE, CHICKEN, BEANS, EGG ROLLS). INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAINAT REQUIRED TEMPERATURE 41F AT ALL TIMES. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 LARGE RODENT DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE, ON TOP OF TABLE IN BETWEEN STORED MISCELLANEOUS ITEMS, ALONG SIDE PREP TABLE UNDER STAIRS, INSIDE LIQUOR STORAGE OFFICE, AND IN BAR ON SHELVING WHERE LIQUOR BOTTLES ARE STORED. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL BLACK LIVE FLIES FLYING THROUGHOUT THE BAR AND DINING AREA, SITTING ON TABLES.INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY SOILED BEVERAGE RACKS USED FOR ELEAVATION AND STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ALL SURFACES IN BAR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS FROM SHELVING UNITS, LIQUOR WELLS, MIXED BEVERAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLING UNITS AND OTHER BEVERAGE MIXING MATERIALS IN SAID PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED NORTH WALL IN PREP AREA AND BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE CEILING WITH CHIPPED/PEELING PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN.NOTED FLOOR IN BAR WITH MISSING TILES THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE FLOORING AS REQUIRED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED VENTILTATION HOOD EQUIPMENT WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DUST AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILT UP ON FILTERS, GRATES AND LIGHTBULBS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND INCREASE LIGHTING.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Found several cooked TCS food ( chicken, macaroni ) containers in walk-in and prep cooler with no discard date. Food placed in cooler 4 days ago per cook. Instructed manager to date all cooked food that is held in cooler for more than 24 hours. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: No Licensed pest control service no Log book available on site, Instructed manager to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c).

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (RICE AT 140F) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE REAR FOOD DISHWASHING AREA, BEHIND THE BAR, AND IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2591442 ON 3/21/24 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER; DOOR HANDLES FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLERS; INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMINDER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.13 OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER; DOOR HANDLES FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLERS; INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR MOST EMPLOYEES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA AND THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS BEHIND THE BAR, IN THE BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA, AND IN THE BASEMENT WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: OBSERVED CROSS-CONTAMINATION BETWEEN RAW BEEF OXTAILS AND RAW CHICKEN IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED BOTH TYPES OF RAW ANIMAL FOODS IN CONTACT WITH EACH OTHER AND THAWING TOGETHER IN THE SAME CONTAINER AND BLOOD AND LIQUID FROM BOTH MEATS MIXING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE CONTAINER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SEPARATE ALL RAW ANIMAL FOODS TO PREVENT CROSS-CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND NO REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO A REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ADD THE FOLLOWING SENTENCE BEFORE THE REMIDNER STATEMENT: "THESE FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED OR MAY CONTAIN RAW OR UNDERCOOKED INGREDIENTS." PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SPLASHGUARD AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES TO MEASURE THE SURFACE TEMPERATURE OF UTENSILS INSIDE OF THE HIGH-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER; DOOR HANDLES FOR THE WALK-IN COOLER AND REACH-IN COOLERS, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, PREP TABLES, TOP OF THE CONVECTION OVEN, AND EXTERIOR OF THE STOVE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE DRAIN LINE AT THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON THE 1ST FLOOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL WASHROOM DOORS MUST BE COMPLETELY ENCLOSED AND PROVIDED WITH TIGHT FITTING AND SELF-CLOSING DOORS.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: CLEAN THE DUST AND GREASE ON THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED SEVERAL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2577947 ON 6/27/23 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA COVERED IN DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE CUTTING SURFACES. 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.