JERK KITCHEN

1334 W 87TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60620 · Restaurant

14 inspections

CanvassNov 30, 2018
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 28, 2017
3 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED LARGE HOLE ON WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ELEVATE ALL 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
Canvass Re-InspectionSep 22, 2017
6 infractions
- 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
  - PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION (#22) ON THE REPORT # 2082148 DATED 09/14/2017 NOT CORRECTED: #22 -- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION LEVEL FOR DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, RICE) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED LARGE HOLE ON WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ELEVATE ALL 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - OBSERVED ONE LADY EMPLOYEE NOT PROVIDED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
CanvassSep 14, 2017
7 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED NO LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE DONE IN 2017. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, RICE) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
- 22. DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK
  - OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION LEVEL FOR DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - OBSERVED LARGE HOLE ON WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ELEVATE ALL 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - OBSERVED ONE LADY EMPLOYEE NOT PROVIDED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Canvass Re-InspectionMar 18, 2016
0 infractions
CanvassMar 10, 2016
4 infractions
- 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
  - OBSERVED NO LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, GOAT, RICE) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE 1 ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE 3 COMAPARTMENT SINK.
CanvassJul 9, 2015
5 infractions
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - NOTED THE WALL INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPLATTERS.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL COVING/BASE BOARD IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR INSECTS.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET BASE AND BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
- 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
  - INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
CanvassApr 8, 2014
3 infractions
- 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
  - OPEN BAGS OF DRY STORAGE,(RICE,NOODLES,ETC) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LABLED.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM.STORAGE ON FLOORS.MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE STORAGE.
CanvassFeb 20, 2013
3 infractions
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS, BEHIND/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN NEED CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
- 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
  - REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN BASEMENT BY EXIT DOOR.
- 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
  - WASH CLOTHS SHOULD BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
Complaint-FireAug 2, 2011
0 infractions
Complaint-FireJul 28, 2011
0 infractions
Canvass Re-InspectionJul 5, 2011
0 infractions
CanvassJun 22, 2011
8 infractions
- 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
  - The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GREASE NOTED ON OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND DEBRIS FOUND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER -CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
- 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
  - A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED OCTOBER 29, 2010 NOT CORRECTED: -32- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER. -33- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES. _34- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES. -35- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. -36- Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND END CAPS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS - 7-42-090
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - SEE VIOLATION # 29
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - SEE VIOLATION 3 29
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - SEE VIOLATION # 29
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - SEE VIOLATION # 29
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - SEE VIOLATION # 29.
- 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
  - 3 COMP. SINK NOT LEVEL, WATER SETTLES AT BACKSIDE IN CENTER SECTION OF UNIT-MUST ADJUST SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE.
CanvassOct 29, 2010
6 infractions
- 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
  - A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED RICE AND GRAVY ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H63936 COURT DATE 12-2-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107
- 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
  - All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER.
- 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
  - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES
- 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
  - The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.
- 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
  - The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
- 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
  - Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ENDCAPS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.