What is Just Jerk Cafe's health inspection score?

Just Jerk Cafe has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Just Jerk Cafe last inspected?

Just Jerk Cafe was last inspected on May 28, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Just Jerk Cafe have?

Just Jerk Cafe has 54 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Just Jerk Cafe safe to eat at?

Just Jerk Cafe has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Just Jerk Cafe

Name: Just Jerk Cafe
Address: 119 E 79TH ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 83

119 E 79TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

7 inspections

Last: May 28, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

14%

Clean Rate

7.7

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-17

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

119 E 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

3 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

20 basic

Oct

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

20 basic

May 2025

2 inspections

8 basic

May

Inspection History

7 records on file

4 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

May 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 25

Canvass InspectionFail

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE ABOVE 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WALLS NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BEHIN 2-COMPARTMENT AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINKS, STAINED CEILING TILES IN OFFICE/STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2592275 ON 4-5-24:47-OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.48-OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MAINTAIN SAME. 55-OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKIN

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS AND IN THE CLOSET/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE AREA BY THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT/SIDE CLOSET BLOCKED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND THE CLOSET. MAINTAIN SAME.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING AND THE WINDOW NOT OPENABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOW OPENABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High11 Basic

12 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HAND WASHING SINK IN POOR REPAIR, PIPES ARE DAMAGED AND WATER DRAINS INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE HAND WASHING SINK AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE PLUMBING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (11)

−22 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED A FEMALE EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTAINT WHILE IN THE PREP AREA AND HANDLING FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE PREP AREA AND WHILE HANDLING FOOD. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS. MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE OVEN THAT IS USED IN POOR REPAIR. THE DOOR IS NOT COMPLETELY ATTACHED AND HAS TO BE HELD CLOSED WITH A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX OR REPLACE STOVE/OVEN. MAINTAIN SAME.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED LARGE POTS AND PANS TOO BIG TO BE ADEQUATELY WASHED, RINSED AND SANITIZED IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO USE SMALLER POTS/PANS OR INSTALL A 3-COMP. SINK LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGED THE LARGEST UTENSIL. MAINTAIN SAME.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A PART OF THE PIPE MISSING AND DRAINING INTO A BUCKET WHEN THE WASHBOWL IN THE TOILET ROOM IS USED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PIPE AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMP SINK AND IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL DAMAGED/MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. ALSO, MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS, STORAGE RACKS, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENTS AND IN THE CLOSET/STORAGE AREAS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -THE WALLS, CEILING AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH FOOD, DIRT AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE AREA BY THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT AREA AND THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT/SIDE CLOSET BLOCKED WITH CLUTTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE THE AREA AND THE CLOSET. MAINTAIN SAME.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING AND THE WINDOW NOT OPENABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OR MAKE WINDOW OPENABLE. MAINTAIN SAME.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THAT THEY MET THE REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CFM ON SITE WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A CURRENT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−32 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−12 pts

Oct 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 SMALL FLIES IN THE CORNER OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WHITE PIPE ENCASE BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE GARBAGE IN THE OFFICE AREA. 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).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-307.11: OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-301.12: OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13(B:4): PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/19/2021, REPORT #2522899 #47 OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS. #55 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING. #56 OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION. #57 OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRA

Base deductions−24 pts

Oct 23

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med7 Basic

10 total

66/100inspection score

−34 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT RUNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK UPON ARRIVAL IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGER HAS TO TURN HOT WATER ON AND OFF MANUALLY AT THE WATER MASTER SHUT OFF VALVE. TEMPERATURE OF WATER AT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM WAS 65.9F. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. ALSO, MUST REPAIR SAID HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, SO THE HOT WATER CAN REMAIN OPERABLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY. OBSERVED TWO LIVE ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. ALSO OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 5-6 SMALL FLIES IN THE CORNER OF THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE MOP SINK IN THE DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE WHITE PIPE ENCASE BEHIND THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE GARBAGE IN THE OFFICE AREA. 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).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS NEAR THE COLD HOLDING UNITS' STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD BUGS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED A DRY SPICE NOT COVERED WHILE NOT IN USE ON THE FOOD CART IN THE COLD HOLDING UNITS STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER WHILE NOT IN USE AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED THE FACILITY MISSING ONE SINK STOPPER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DRIED BROWN RESIDUE IN THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA. ALSO, OBSERVED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER AT THE BOTTON ANIMAL BLOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FOOD CART STORED IN THE COLD HOLD UNIT STORAGE AREA WITH DRIED UP FOOD RESIDUE AND NOT MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SAID CART AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON THE SIDE OF THE STAND-ALONE FREEZER IN THE COLD HOLDING STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ITEMS, DECLUTTER AND ORGANIZE SAID CORNER AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE HOT HOLDING UNIT UNDER THE SERVICE COUNTER WINDOW IN THE COLD HOLDING UNIT STORAGE AREA, BEHIND THE TWO DOOR COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE DRY STORAGE CLOSET WITH A BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAID FLOORS.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 07/19/2021, REPORT #2522899 #47 OBSERVED BADLY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN, CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS UNTIL REPLACEMENT IS MADE TO AVOID ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OFF FOODS. #55 OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST, DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THROUGHOUT FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN. #56 OBSERVED NO LIGHTING UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING WITH PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING. #56 OBSERVED NO PROTECTIVE LIGHT COVERING OVER LIGHTING BY STOVE AND HOOD VENTILATION UNIT AND NO COVERING FOR LIGHTING NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR FOOD SAFETY AND SANITATION. #57 OBSERVED TWO NEW EMPLOYEES WITHOUT PROPER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. #58 OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ONSITE FOR

Base deductions−34 pts

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70 – 84

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