Canvass Re-Inspection
Jun 11, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Jerk & Soul Food LLC
17 W 35th St
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5 inspectionsCanvass
Jun 4, 2025
Fail
6 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
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 CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (71F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
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PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP KITCHEN PREP AREA SUCH AS 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 70.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 15LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 14, 2024
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE OFFICE, BOTH MENTIONED AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO MAKE SPACES CLUTTER FREE 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 56Facility maintenance
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-304.11: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. SAID EQUIPMENT DOES NOTHING WHEN TURNED ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER INSIDE THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK.
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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 14, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass Re-Inspection
Mar 8, 2024
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER INSIDE THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK.
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 38Pests
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
6-501.112: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 DEAD SMALL FLIES IN THE PEPSI COOLER WITH CANNED BEVERAGES STORED INSIDE NEAR THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.
In plain English
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 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE OFFICE, BOTH MENTIONED AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO MAKE SPACES CLUTTER FREE 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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
6-304.11: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2023, REPORT # 2577257 #49: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. #53: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. #55: 6-501.12: AREAS OF THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. #56: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Mar 8, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 6, 2024
Fail
10 recorded violations
notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
Official wording
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. 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 38Pests
Official wording
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE THREE DOOR COOLER AND THE PEPSI COOLER, IN THE OFFICE AREA, BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA, ON THE LOWER WINDOWSILLS IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
In plain English
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
Official wording
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER INSIDE THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK.
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 60Other
Official wording
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2023, REPORT # 2577257 #49: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. #53: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. #55: 6-501.12: AREAS OF THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. #56: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingnotedCode 10Handwashing
Official wording
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 22Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN A PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. COLLARD GREENS (48.3F), OXTAIL GRAVY (46.0F), CHICKEN BROTH (50.0F), MAC AND CHEESE (51.8F), SWEET POTATOES (55.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $80 AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 23Food source and labeling
Official wording
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON COOKED FOOD THAT HAS BEEN PREPARED AND STORED ON SITE IN COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR OVER 24 HOURS SUCH AS MAC AND CHEESE, CHICKEN BROTH, OXTAIL GRAVY, COLLARD GREENS, SWEET POTATOES, MOLDED SMOTHERED CHICKEN, WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING IN COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL FOODS WITHOUT THE DATE MARKING AT THIS TIME APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $90 DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR COOKED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. COOKED FOOD SHALL NOT BE HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS STARTING FROM THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
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 33Food temperature
Official wording
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. ALSO, OBSERVED A PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER IN THE UNIT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. SEE COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCESS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNTIS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE OFFICE, BOTH MENTIONED AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO MAKE SPACES CLUTTER FREE 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 56Facility maintenance
Official wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s notes
OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.
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, Mar 6, 2024 · Original Source