Non-Inspection
Dec 11, 2024
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 11, 2024 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Jerk Shop
5614 W Chicago Ave
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5 inspectionsCanvass Re-Inspection
Dec 12, 2023
Pass
9 recorded violations
notedCode 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLE WITH BBQ SAUCE AND FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH JERK SAUCE IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD, SPICES AND CONDIMENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON BASE AND LEGS OF SMALL PREP TABLE UNDER FRYER AND SHELF AND LEGS UNDER TWO SMALL WARMERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED POTATO CUTTER IN PREP AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE AND SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP SURFACE AND SIDES OF TWO FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN BOTH FLAT TOP GRILLS AND MAINTAIN
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
5-205.15: OBSERVED DRIPPING FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH AS WAITING AREA, PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING ABOVE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT STAINED CEILING ABOVE TOILET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN CORNER ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND RECTANGLE HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BEHIND TWO SMALL WARMING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED NOT INVERTED ON PREP TABLE AND UTENSILS STORED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD LAYING FLAT IN PAN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INVERTED AND TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
5-501.11: OBSERVED OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE AREA FOR REFUSE CONSTRUCTED OF GRAVEL. INSTRUCTED AN OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
In plain English
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN WAITING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AND NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTS IN WAITING AREA AND PREP AREA AND TO REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD.
In plain English
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 12, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 5, 2023
Out of Business
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source
Canvass
Dec 5, 2023
Fail
11 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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 issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT 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 issuesnotedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH AS WAITING AREA, PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING ABOVE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT STAINED CEILING ABOVE TOILET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN CORNER ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND RECTANGLE HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BEHIND TWO SMALL WARMING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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 37Food source and labeling
Official wording
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLE WITH BBQ SAUCE AND FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH JERK SAUCE IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD, SPICES AND CONDIMENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
In plain English
Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 44Equipment and utensils
Official wording
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED NOT INVERTED ON PREP TABLE AND UTENSILS STORED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD LAYING FLAT IN PAN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INVERTED AND TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
In plain English
Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON BASE AND LEGS OF SMALL PREP TABLE UNDER FRYER AND SHELF AND LEGS UNDER TWO SMALL WARMERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED POTATO CUTTER IN PREP AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE AND SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP SURFACE AND SIDES OF TWO FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN BOTH FLAT TOP GRILLS AND MAINTAIN
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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED DRIPPING FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 54Facility maintenance
Official wording
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO COMMERICAL DUMPSTER FOR FACILITY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERICAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERICAL REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN WAITING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AND NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTS IN WAITING AREA AND PREP AREA AND TO REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD.
In plain English
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Dec 5, 2023 · Original Source
Non-Inspection
Nov 9, 2023
No Entry
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 9, 2023 · Original Source