UNCLE JOE'S JERK CHICKEN

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

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

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

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED MULITPIE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA BY REAR DOOR.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: THE PERSON IN CHARGE (H. MOORE) HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED VARIES TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 100LBS OF CHICKEN AT 66.4F. ALSO NOTED INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPS SUCH AS: 40LBS OF CATFISH AT 49.8F, 30LBS OX TAILS AT 48.2F, 50LBS RED BEANS AND RICE AT 54.5 AND 40LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.5F AND 30LBS BEEF PATTIES AT 49.4F. A TOTAL OF 290LBS AT $900 FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED. #7-38-005.

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVERED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 62.5F WHICH SAID COOLER HAS TCS FOODS STORE INSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER TEMP OF 51.6F. ALL TCS FOODS WHERE DISCARDED - APPROXIMATELY LBS AND $ WORTH OF FOOD. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE WHITE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVING LINED WITH CARDBORAD. MUST REMOVE, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (57&58) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500938, DATE 4-29-21 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT NEWLY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE WHITE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN STORAGE RACK INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR LIGHTS.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT NEWLY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED COVING AT AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT REAR BY DISH WASHING AREA ON WALL, CEILING AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN THE AREA OF HOT HOLDING UNITS OF FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY WOMEN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED COVING AT AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING LIGHT PANELS OR SHIELD LIGHT BULBS AT CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA.

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: No vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Observed exposed hand washing sink not easily accessible to front prep area where all cooking is done. Must provide exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in the front prep area, easily accessible to the cooking area. Must provide hot(100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels, and a hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed items in walk in cooler without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Must maintain same.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: Observed oxtail being thawed in standing water in pot in 3 compartment sink. Instructed must thaw using an approved method such as under refrigeration that maintain temperature of 41F or less; completely submerged under running water 70F or below in temp and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow; or in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment without interruption. Operator removed oxtail and proceeded to cooking.

HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: Observed hot water capacity not sufficient. Hot water temperature upon arrival @ 79.9F @ 3 compartment sink, 80.4F @ hand sink, and 81.1F at washbowl sink in restroom. Instructed must provide hot water temperature of 100F at washbowls and hand sink, and 110F at 3 compartment sink at all times. Operator adjusted temperature of hot water heater during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.