Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the exterior surfaces of the grill and fryer and bottom area of the fryer.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior surfaces of the grease receptor in need of cleaning/painting. Top of receptor has rust stains and side exterior surfaces peeling paint.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors and walls around and behind cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall tile in both washrooms; instructed to replace tile where needed.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior surfaces and interior bottom of the fryers in need of cleaning; clean equipment.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leak from the exposed handsink in the dishwashing area and a leak from the pipe under the third compartment of the small three comp sink; instructed to repair both leaks.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: The garbage receptacle in the womens washroom had no cover on it; instructed to provide a container with a lid.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed water stained ceiling tile throughout; instructed to replace where needed.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Leak at 1st compartment p-trap on the smaller 3 compartment sink. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Wall by small fryer in need of cleaning to remove all splatter. Instructed to correct and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of cleaning to remove all grease build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Must provide better water pressure at the hand sink in the washroom. Noted a leak at the base of the small grease trap underneath the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed the ceiling in poor repair through out. Must replace damage ceiling tiles and water stained areas. Also must clean air vent covers to remove dust.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in rear prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood surfaces inside cabinets in front prep area. Instructed manager to seal all raw wood surfaces.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet handles on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed no covered waste receptacle in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed missing wall tiles in men washroom, stained ceiling tiles and light shields in front counter and rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed damaged light shield in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed leaking hot water handle on rear hand washing sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: 4-302.12 observed no metal stem thermometer on site to properly take temperatures of foods. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed no labels with the common name of foods for food storage containers located in all refrigeration units. Instructed to provide labels with the common name of foods for all food storage containers.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed utensils for dry storage use being stored directly in the product. Instructed to store all utensils properly between use.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed floors need to be re-grouted by the 3 compartment sink and peeling paint above the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to make all said surfaces smooth and easily cleanable. Observed stained ceiling tiles in the customer dining area, food prep area, and inside the toilet rooms. Instructed to replace stained ceiling tiles.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Instructed to label bulk containers storing dry ingredients under prep counter.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom of the fryers to remove grease observed.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Instructed to reattach the wall coving along the wallbase in the womens washroom. Instructed to replace missing wall tile in the mens washroom where needed. Observed some water stained ceiling tile in prep area and some small holes in the ceiling where the three comp sink is located; replace tile and seal holes.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous are prepared and served such as chicken,rice and beans and observed no city of chicago sanitation certificate posted or displayed ,serious violation 7-38-012

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label cooked food items inside the walk-in cooler in rear of kitchen,instructed to label food items

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean bottom compartment of deep fryers of grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Muat clean all vents throughout premises of grease build-up,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated

Inspector’s note: Observerd the 3 compartment sink not draining properly(clogged up). Must repair and maintain. Serious violation #7-38-030.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must clean the bottom shevles of the paper good storage shelving to remove debris.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning inside the walk in cooler and in the prep areas along the wall base and in corners to remove debris and spills.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in rear of premises

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: The outside garbage dumpster overflowing preventing lid closure,this is a food source for rodents,serious violation 7-38-020

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles in rear of premises