Jamaica Jerk Villa
2216 S Michigan Ave, Chicago, IL 60616
Restaurant ZIP 60616 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 3, 2026
Jamaica Jerk Villa was last inspected on March 3, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 2 violations.
Latest inspection
March 3, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
2 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottoms of all hot holding units in kitchen, clean prep tables, clean inside of refrigeration units and freezer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tile in the mens washroom; instructed to replace tile where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
18 inspections on record
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
4 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 70 or more mouse droppings on the floor in the utility closet in the kitchen, in the middle storage room where the ice machine is located and in the rear storage room in the back of the kitchen; instructed to clean all affected areas and recommended that the pest control company services establishment prior to reinspection next week. A priority foundation citation is issued for control of vermin and insects 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottoms of all hot holding units in kitchen, clean prep tables, clean inside of refrigeration units and freezer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found water stained ceiling tile in the mens washroom; instructed to replace tile where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed floors in the kitchen, closets and walk-in freezer/cooler in need of cleaning; clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all employees without the food handler training certificate must obtain one.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink behind the bar. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the lids on the black and yellow bulk food storage containers covered in sauce and not sanitary. Also, observed black and pink build up on the ice machine. Instructed to wash, rinse, and sanitize mentioned surfaces.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed the rear storage area near the rear exit door with clutter and not organized. Instructed to declutter, organize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical5 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink behind the bar. Instructed to provide and maintain.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111: observed approximately 80 or more mice droppings throughout the facility. Mice droppings were observed in the following areas: on the floor in the mop sink closet, floor sounding the dishwashing/prep area, on the floor in the ice machine storage area, on the floors surrounding cooking equipment and prep tables, on the floor in the storage room near the rear exit door, on two cutting boards stored on the lower shelf of clean dishware, on the shelf under the food prep table. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean, and sanitize all affected areas.recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed the lids on the black and yellow bulk food storage containers covered in sauce and not sanitary. Also, observed black and pink build up on the ice machine. Instructed to wash, rinse, and sanitize mentioned surfaces.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-201.12: observed an opening in the lower wall behind the ice machine. Instructed to seal to eliminate possible pest entry/ harborage points.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed the rear storage area near the rear exit door with clutter and not organized. Instructed to declutter, organize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4): obsevred previous core violations not corrected from 06/13/2024, report # 2596269 #49: observed the shelving in the walk in cooler building rust. Instructed to paint or replace as a means of preventing possible contamination. #55: observed the floor in the food service area with a build up of dirt and debris along the walls under the counters and other non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas. Instructed to corrected all violations. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing sign at the handwashing sink behind the bar.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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CriticalFood temperature
Food wasn’t reheated properly for hot holding.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper reheating procedures for tcs foods. Found hot holding unit being used as a mehtod of reheated for food items such as oxtails, sweet potatoes, mashed potatoes, curry chicken, goat, and cabbage were found in hot holding units at temperatures ranging 43.0f-79.8f. Also, observed plate of chicken being reheated in the microwave to be served to customer at 132.8f. Instructed all food items must be reheated to a proper temeprature of 165f and then put on a hot holding unit to maintain a temperature of 135.0f or above. Hot holding units should not be used to rapidly reheat tcs foods. The plate for the customer was discarded. All the food items were returned on the stove to be properly reheated. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued
Official wording (code 19)
Proper reheating procedures for hot holding
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperature of tcs foods. Found a pan of rice and peas (79.8f) not directly inside a hot holding unit in the rear prep area. Instructed all hot holding temperatures must be 135.0f or above. Approximately 8lbs at $90 worth of product was discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation consolidated with violation #19.
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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CriticalFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the mop sink inside of the mop sink closet with standing dirty water and not able to drain. Instructed to repair and maintain. Priority violation 7-38-030 (c), citation issued
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 80 or more mice droppings throughout the facility. Mice droppings were observed in the following areas: on the floor in the mop sink closet, floor sounding the dishwashing/prep area, on the floor in the ice machine storage area, on the floors surrounding cooking equipment and prep tables, on the floor in the storage room near the rear exit door, on two cutting boards stored on the lower shelf of clean dishware, on the shelf under the food prep table. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean, and sanitize all affected areas.recommend contacting pest control. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-020(a). Citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the lids on the black and yellow bulk food storage containers covered in sauce and not sanitary. Also, observed black and pink build up on the ice machine. Instructed to wash, rinse, and sanitize mentioned surfaces.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed an opening in the lower wall behind the ice machine. Instructed to seal to eliminate possible pest entry/ harborage points.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rear storage area near the rear exit door with clutter and not organized. Instructed to declutter, organize and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Obsevred previous core violations not corrected from 06/13/2024, report # 2596269 #49: observed the shelving in the walk in cooler building rust. Instructed to paint or replace as a means of preventing possible contamination. #55: observed the floor in the food service area with a build up of dirt and debris along the walls under the counters and other non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas. Instructed to corrected all violations. Priority foundation:7-42-090, citation issued
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, observed no certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving in the walk in cooler building rust. Instructed to paint or replace as a means of preventing possible contamination.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed the lids missing on the receptacles in the womens restroom. Instructed to replace and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the floor in the food service area with a build up of dirt and debris along the walls under the counters and other non cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain all areas.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
1 critical5 general3 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Unable to produce employee health policies for employees on premises except one; instructed to provide and maintain as required for all employees. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 issued.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rodent activity on premises. Found 50 or more mouse droppings on top of a box in the pantry storage area and on the floor in a rear storage closet. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control company service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Condenser in walk in cooler leaking; instructed to repair condenser.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean cutting boards, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed, storage shelves inside of walk-in cooler/freezer.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The exposed handsink in the kitchen drains slowly; instructed to repair so that sink drains properly.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floor under equipment where needed and in storage room. Instructed to clean long vents in kitchen area that are attached to the ceiling to remove dust observed on vent.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No city of chicago food service manager on duty with a valid certificate as required; must provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012 issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Some food handlers do not have the required food handler training; instructed to obtain.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wash cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rusty storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from racks or replace racks.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the grill, prep tables and storage racks with thick food and dirt. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the mop sink area. Instructed to replace. Broken/damaged floor tiles in front of the sinks and cooking equipment in the food prep area. Must replace. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the floor drains, floors in the corners, under/around the grill, coolers and storage racks. Remove the food, dirt and debris. -the walls around the sinks, cooking/cooling equipment and storage racks with food, dirt and dust. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food prep area is dim. Instructed to provide adequate lighting to the food prep areas. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must meet the food handlers requirements and provide proof.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
9 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: FOUND 100 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA, 20 IN THE MOP SINK AREA, 10 ON THE WALL IN THE HALL AND 20 IN THE BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL SMALL LIVE FLIES, CLEAN THE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CALLING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Wash cloths not properly stored. Instructed to store in sanitizing solution (must be at the required ppm) when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rusty storage racks inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust from racks or replace racks.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Cutting boards with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Must maintain a smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Found the interior/exterior of the grill, prep tables and storage racks with thick food and dirt. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Found the outside dumpster containers (2) overflowing with garbage and lids unable to close. Instructed to maintain area and control overflow of garbage and keep lids tight fitted. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Water stained ceiling tiles in the mop sink area. Instructed to replace. Broken/damaged floor tiles in front of the sinks and cooking equipment in the food prep area. Must replace. Floors must be smooth and easily cleanable.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior/exterior of the floor drains, floors in the corners, under/around the grill, coolers and storage racks. Remove the food, dirt and debris. -the walls around the sinks, cooking/cooling equipment and storage racks with food, dirt and dust. Must detail clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Food prep area is dim. Instructed to provide adequate lighting to the food prep areas. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers must meet the food handlers requirements and provide proof.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical4 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge to provide documentation of employees responsibility to report any illness transmissible through food. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure on premises as required; must provide. Instructed the person in charge that a vomit and diarrhea clean up procedure must be documented and the necessary supplies on hand in the event of a vomit and diarrheal incident on premises. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Rear exit kitchen door not completely rodent proofed at the bottom as required; must rodent proof door, replace strip at bottom of door in poor repair. Also must provide a screen door if kitchen door will be opened during operation to avoid insects from entering kitchen.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed the exterior surfaces of the grills in need of cleaning; clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors and walls around under and behind various kitchen equipment.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed some water stained ceiling tile in the mens washroom; replace tile where needed.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Instructed the person in charge that all city of chicago food service managers must obtain the required food allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
4 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The bar gun and holders in need of detail cleaning to remove build up. All shelves, prep tables and cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in side storage area in need of repair tiles are broken and missing, flooring in the kitchen not complete. Tiles must be installed. Coving must be repaired in kitchen. The floors in kitchen and walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must correct and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls through out prep area and storage area in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatters and build up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All clutter in storage area must be removed. Correct and maintain
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Fail
Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical4 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector’s note: Previous serious violation not corrected from report #2169619 dated 5-11-18 prep area 3 compartment sink is not large enough to submerse the large pots that are being used at this time. Instructed manager to install a larger sink. Correct and maintain. Critical violation 7-42-090
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The bar gun and holders in need of detail cleaning to remove build up. All shelves, prep tables and cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in side storage area in need of repair tiles are broken and missing, flooring in the kitchen not complete. Tiles must be installed. Coving must be repaired in kitchen. The floors in kitchen and walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must correct and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls through out prep area and storage area in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatters and build up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All clutter in storage area must be removed. Correct and maintain
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical6 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector’s note: Found the following items at improper temperature: chicken, mac n cheese, chicken breasts, and curry chicken. All food items were in the hot holding units at improper temperatures 56.2 degrees - 119.6 degrees. All food items were discarded at this time. Total value 50 pounds $150.00 critical violation 7-38-005(a)
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector’s note: Handsink in front bar area in poor repair at time of inspection. Hot water handle was not working properly handle was stripped not allowing water to be turned on. Repair person arrived to correct sink. Critical violation. 7-38-030
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector’s note: 1 compartment of the 3 compartments in front bar area is not draining. Instructed manager to wah rinse and sanitize glassware in prep area 3 compartment sink. Prep area 3 compartment sink is not large enough to submerse the large pots that are being used at this time. Instructed manager to install a larger sink. Correct and maintain. Serious violation 7-38-030
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: New cutting boards needed in rear prep area. Worn and discolored with deep cuts. Must correct and maintain at this time.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: The bar gun and holders in need of detail cleaning to remove build up. All shelves, prep tables and cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Must detail and maintain.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Floor in side storage area in need of repair tiles are broken and missing, flooring in the kitchen not complete. Tiles must be installed. Coving must be repaired in kitchen. The floors in kitchen and walk in coolers in need of detail cleaning to remove all food spills and build up. Must correct and maintain
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Walls through out prep area and storage area in need of detail cleaning to remove all splatters and build up.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: All clutter in storage area must be removed. Correct and maintain.
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 general Show violations
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all clutter, materials and all construction debris in electrical room and where necessary. Organize and maintain.
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical8 general Show violations
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector’s note: Walk-in cooler in poor repair (compressor) being replaced. Premises without adequate refrigeration for operation. Must repair or provide additional refrigeration unit to support operation. Critical violation 7-38-005(a).
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CriticalCritical (pre-2018 form)
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector’s note: Provide soap and hand drying devices or paper towel at bar handsink. Critical violation. 7-38-030.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector’s note: Observed front door and rear door are not rodent proof with 1/4 " gap at bottom. Instructed manager to repair doors to be rodent proof. Serous violation 7-38-020.
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GeneralSerious (pre-2018 form)
Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector’s note: Provide chemical test kits at 3 comp sink at bar and prep area.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector’s note: Must seal or encase raw brick at front service bar and rear ice room to be easily cleanable and smooth.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize all untensils and food contact equipment( cutting board, containers, food contact surfaces,prep/ dining tables etc.) to remove all construction debris and dust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector’s note: Must clean floors to remove all construction debris and dust.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector’s note: Any open gaps or holes around pipes leading into wall or ceilings must be sealed.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector’s note: Must provide refrigeration thermometers where necessary.
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GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector’s note: Remove all clutter, materials and all construction debris in electrical room, ice room and where necessary. Organize and maintain.
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 8 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.