Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Jordyn's Jerk Palace Inc

Name: Jordyn's Jerk Palace Inc
Address: 10318 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL

10318 S Halsted St

Last inspected Sep 30, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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7 inspections

Complaint Re-Inspection

Sep 30, 2026

Pass

7 recorded violations

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE OUTER THERMOMETER ON THE WALK IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HAVE IT FIXED OR PLACE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 issues

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE PLASTIC CONDIMENT BOTTLES ON TOP OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR WHILE HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL ENTERING/WORKING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE REAR REACH IN COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE SURFACE.

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 problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH CHARRED MATERIALS ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND/OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s notes

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S 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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 30, 2026 · Original Source

Complaint

Sep 23, 2026

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE PERSON IN CHARGE (PIC) HAD NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER'S (CFM) CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL PICs OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CFM CERTIFICATE. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2.

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 issues

notedCode 2Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector’s notes

FOUND NO CHICAGO CFM ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, RICE/BEANS, MAC N CHEESE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME. 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 issues

notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE OUTER THERMOMETER ON THE WALK IN COOLER NOT WORKING PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO EITHER HAVE IT FIXED OR PLACE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 issues

notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

Food properly labeled; original container

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE PLASTIC CONDIMENT BOTTLES ON TOP OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

Personal cleanliness

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO THE REAR REACH IN COOLERS WITH RUST. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAINTAIN A RUST-FREE SURFACE.

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 problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS WITH CHARRED MATERIALS ON THE SURFACE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector’s notes

FOUND BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND/OR REPLACE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 problems

notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector’s notes

FOUND FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S 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 issues

notedCode 60Other

Official wording

Previous core violation corrected

Inspector’s notes

FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2630089, DATED 01/21/2026 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -37. THE LABELING ON THE REAR BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IS FADED. INSTRUCTED TO RELABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN. -38. REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 - 1/2" GAP UNDERNEATH MAKING DOOR NOT RODENT/INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT/INSECT PROOF REAR DOOR AND MAINTAIN. -40. MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND NO BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR WHEN HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME. -47. CAN OPENERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENERS. -47. RUBBER GASKETS ON REAR PRODUCE 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR IS IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN. -55. WATER-STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN. 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 finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 23, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 21, 2026

Pass

7 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE FOR HAND WASHING TO SINKS.

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.

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

THE LABELING ON THE REAR BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS IS FADED. INSTRUCTED TO RELABEL CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.

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 problems

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM REAR PREP CEILING TILES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REFRAIN FROM HANGING FLY STRIPS IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 insects

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND NO BEARD RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR A BEARD RESTRAINT WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR WHEN HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Inspector’s notes

WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

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 problems

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

CAN OPENERS WITH FOOD AND DIRT BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CAN OPENERS.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 21, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 11, 2025

Pass

7 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 problems

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

3-307.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE CEILING AND RAINWATER DRIPPING FROM THE HOLE INTO A GARBAGE CAN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLES AND DO NOT ALLOW RAINWATER TO DRIP INTO THE FOOD PREP AREA IN ORDER TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

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 issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 11, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 4, 2025

Fail

9 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

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.

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

3-302.12 OBSERVED SOME DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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 problems

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER IN THE UTILITY ROOM IN THE REAR AND OBSERVED ABOUT 3-5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene

Official wording

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

Inspector’s notes

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MANAGER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

In plain English

This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.

More about employee hygiene or health policy issues

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AND DO NOT RE-USE SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES.

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 issues

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE FRYERS AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE HOT HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

6-201.11 OBSERVED A LARGE HOLE IN THE WALL IN THE UTILITY ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE AND MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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 problems

notedCode 61Other

Official wording

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

Inspector’s notes

8-304.11(A) OBSERVED NO MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS POST THE MOST RECENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY FOR THE PUBLIC'S VIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B).

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 4, 2025 · Original Source

License Re-Inspection

Nov 14, 2024

Pass

6 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED 1/2" GAP UNDER NORTH REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOXES OF CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREPA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON TWO-DOOR COOLER IN SOUTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND REAR HAND WASHING SINK. LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. OBSERVED MISSING TANK COVER ON TOILET IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE 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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREAS, DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS, STAINED CEILING TILES IN WASHOROMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED FLOOR TILES AND SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS.

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 problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source

License

Nov 7, 2024

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVD DEAD MOUSE ON GLUE BOARD BEHIND REACH-IN FREEZER AND HAND WASHING SINK IN SOUTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOXES OF CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREPA AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

In plain English

More about food not protected from contamination

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED DOOR GASKET ON TWO-DOOR COOLER IN SOUTH PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 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 problems

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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 problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source