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TRIPLE JAYS CARIBBEAN

7448 S VINCENNES AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

TRIPLE JAYS CARIBBEAN has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 23, 2014. The most recent inspection, on September 19, 2016, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on October 30, 2015. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on August 26, 2014. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 21 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on November 6, 2015. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on November 6, 2015. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on September 11, 2014. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK OPEN SEEMS. MUST REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ALSO SANITIZIE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. TO REMOVE DEBIS AND GREASE. ALSO ADVISE MANAGER TO CLEAN ON A REGULAR BASIS TO PREVENT FUTHER RODENT AND FLY PROBLEMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THOUGH OUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED CEILING TILES, VENT COVERS AND FILTERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST PROBLEM. ALSO MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING PURPOSES. MILK AND POP CRATES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
  3. Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • NOTED 15 MICE DROPPINGS UNDERNEATH SEATS/BENCH IN DINING AREA, 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM UNDER POP CRATES,10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE TOILET ROOM ON THE FLOOR. ALSO NOTED REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. ALSO NOTED 18 LIVE FLIES SCATTER ON THE SINK AND WALL AT THE 1 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND FLIES,REPAIR REAR DOOR AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN, ALSO SANITIZIE INTERIOR OF COOLERS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL STORAGE SHELVING,PREP TABLE AND COUNTER TOPS. TO REMOVE DEBIS AND GREASE. NOTED EXCESS AMOUNT OF DIRTY POTS,PANS AND UTENSILS IN THE SINK. MUST CLEAN. ALSO ADVISE TO CLEAN ON A REGULAR BASIS TO PREVENT FUTHER RODENT AND FLY PROBLEMS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THOUGH OUT PREMISES NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • WALLS DIRTY IN THE KITCHEN BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED CEILING TILES, VENT COVERS AND FILTERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST,GREASE AND DEBRIS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED UNNECESSARY CLUTTER AT THE FRONT COUNTER AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT FUTHER PEST PROBLEM. ALSO MUST ELEVATE STOCK 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL FOR CLEANING AND PEST MONITORING PURPOSES. MILK AND POP CRATES ARE NOT ACCEPTABLE.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE INTERIOR OF COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN STORAGE SHELVING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE PREP AREA,BASEMENT AND STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED THE COLD WATER KNOB ON THE MOP SINK IS LOOSE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREP AND SERVED.JERK CHICKEN 156.4F SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP, OPEN SEAMS ON SURFACES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • VIOLATION CORRECTED
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FAUCET HANDLE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 2 GRILLS, TIRES AND UNUSED COOLER AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PEMISES. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR.
  6. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE TO ANY OF THE SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030. MUST PROVIDE HOT WATER TO THE SINKS. PILOT LIGHT AT WATER HEATER HAD BEEN EXTINGUISHED. PILOT LIGHT RE-LIT DURING INSPECTION AND HOT RUNNING WATER RESTORED TO SINKS.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • REAR DOOR PROPPED OPEN TO OUTSIDE, SCREEN IS NOT TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME. LIVE FLIES (20+) INSIDE FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND BASEMENT STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. MUST KEEP REAR DOOR CLOSED, REPAIR SCREEN TO BE TIGHT-FITTING TO DOOR FRAME AND TO OPEN OUTWARD, ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • FOOD NOT IN PROPER CONTAINERS IN OPEN FOOD BAGS IN THE STORE ROOM. MUST PUT FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS AND LABEL THEM. BEANS,SUGER ECT.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK STAINS AND DEEP, OPEN SEAMS ON SURFACES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN THE HOOD, FILTERS,ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, 2 DOOR COOLER, SINKS,PREP TABLES AND COUNTERS/SHELVES/RACKS THROUGH-OUT. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE ALL DEBRIS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE KITCHEN, STORE ROOM, UNDER SINKS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALL BASES. REMOVE ALL SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE BASEMENT FLOOR THICK WITH MUD.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. REMOVE ALL FOOD STAINS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NO WORKING LIGHT IN WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT INSIDE WASHROOM.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MISSING COLD WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT MOP SINK. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN FAUCET HANDLE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • 2 GRILLS, TIRES AND UNUSED COOLER AT OUTSIDE REAR OF PEMISES. MUST REMOVE ITEMS FROM OUTSIDE REAR.
  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, 3 DOOR COOLER FAN GUARD CLVER AND UP-RIGHT FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. ALSO PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS.

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