Canvass
Dec 6, 2024
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 6, 2024 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Caribbean Jerk Joint
1400 E 47th Dr
Last inspected Dec 6, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗
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The full inspection history
4 inspectionsCanvass
Apr 15, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA WITH DARK OPEN SEAMS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND STORAGE SHELVING DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND THE STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE SPILLS.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Dec 22, 2023
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 22, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 4, 2023
Fail
7 recorded violations
notedCode 3Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
Inspector’s notes
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES AS REQUIRED; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION, CITATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND MOUSE INFESTATION ON PREMISES, OVER 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, ON BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, ON THE FLOOR BY THE FREEZER, STEAMTABLE, BEHIND GREASE RECEPTOR AT THREE COMP SINK, IN WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR AND UNDER WASHROOM SINK AND IN THE OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.
More about signs of rodents or insectsnotedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
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WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED FOR TESTING SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZNG; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED WALL IN REAR AREA OF PREP KITCHEN NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISREPAIR, LARGE HOLES AND SPACES IN DRY WALL NEAR WATER TANK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
More about cleaning or sanitizing problemsnotedCode 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
THE VENTS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.
More about building upkeep issuesnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM SEPTEMBER 28, 2022 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING: #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WHERE NEEDED. INSTUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN IN REAR AREA. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER AND AROUND SINKS AND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN TRAP AND PAINT EXTERIOR IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING. #57 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST CORRECT ALL VIOLATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
THE MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO ORIGINAL FOOD SANITATION LICENSE ON PREMISES; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 4, 2023 · Original Source