Dock's/Jamaican Jerk
11710 S Marshfield Ave, Chicago, IL 60643
Restaurant ZIP 60643 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Feb 2, 2026
Dock's/Jamaican Jerk was last inspected on February 2, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
February 2, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
4 general2 paperwork-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Fly strips hanging in the food prep area. Instructed to remove and let pest control to install insect control devices. Maintain same.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: The hand washing sink in the rear prep area leaks underneath. Instructed to fix leak and maintain good plumbing.
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: Floors under the fryers and in the corners with grease and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain floors. Ceiling tiles in the food prep area with dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain ceiling tiles.
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: Rubber wall base missing from wall in the corner by the rear exit door. Instructed to provide 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: Food handlers on site with no food handlers' certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain valid food handlers' certificates.
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: Cfm has no allergen training certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain a valid allergen training certificate.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
13 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
9 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed chicken and fish improperly thawing in 3-compartment sink. Instructed to properly thaw by using refrigeration as part of the thawing process or under constant running cold water. Food was still at proper temperature below 30f.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed dust and dirt buildup on knife storage rack as well as handles of knives. Instructed to remove buildup and maintain cleanliness as a means of preventing cross contamination.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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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: Observed soda crates being used as shelving in front service line area. Instructed to remove and provide shelving at least 6 inches from the floor as a means to properly clean floors and maintain.
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: Observed cutting board on jerk chicken side with deep dark cutting grooves, badly stained. Instructed to replace as a means to prevent possible cross contamination.
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: Observed grease build up on inside opening of all deep fryer units. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed grease build up on floor between flat top cooking unit and deep fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain area.
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 unused grill stored outside in grease container area. Informed (**must remove**) from premises as a means of preventing possible harboring space for rodents and insects.
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 open wall panel behind soda dispenser exposing inside of wall. Instructed to cover as a means of preventing possible pest and insect activity.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed both hood ventilation system filters with a build up of grease. Instructed to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
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. Sanitation buckets recommended correct and maintain.
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: Observed several cutting boards that are in need of replacing due to being worn, discolored and or with deep cuts. Instructed to replace and maintain
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: All cooking equipment, fryers and interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food debris correct 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: Floors in need of detail cleaning throughout both facilities. Grease under fryers and in in broken tiles must be removed. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood vents in need of detail cleaning to remove grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maitain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
2 critical9 general Show violations
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hands weren’t washed properly or when required.
Inspector’s note: Observed handsink at jerk chicken food prep area with water turned off at bottom due to large leak at p-trap. Instructed to correct and maintain in good repair. Instructed food handlers to use handsink on docks fish side. Use pass through that has no doors or obstructions. Priority violation 7-38-010 citation issued
Official wording (code 8)
Hands clean & properly washed
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CriticalFood temperature
Hot food was held below a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Observed the following at improper hot holding temperatures: 4lbs of cooked cabbage 87 degrees, cooked red beans and rice 15lbs 88 degrees, cook chicken wings 10lbs 81 degrees, and 1/4 chickens 87 degrees 10lbs all food was either on steam table or in hot holding cabinet. All food was discarded by manager. Total value 39-40 lbs $150.00 priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 21)
Proper hot holding temperatures
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No stem thermometers on site for internal temperature of hot foods. One on site in poor repair. Instructed manager to obtain stem thermometers and maintain for either side of restaurant. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed buckets of seasonings on the jerk chicken side that are not labeled or maintained clean. Instructed manager to provide food grade buckets and label with appropriate names of products. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
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. Sanitation buckets recommended correct and maintain.
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: Observed several cutting boards that are in need of replacing due to being worn, discolored and or with deep cuts. Instructed to replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips on site to adequately measure sanitizer when using the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to obtain chemical test strips and maintain. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All cooking equipment, fryers and interior of reach in coolers in need of cleaning to remove all grease and food debris correct 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: Outdoor grease recepticle in poor order. Waste grease over flowing to the top of the container and dripping on to ground. Ground area with large amounts of waste grease instructed to detail clean and maintain clean and grease free. Priority foundation 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: Floors in need of detail cleaning throughout both facilities. Grease under fryers and in in broken tiles must be removed. Instructed to detail clean and maintain clean.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood vents in need of detail cleaning to remove grease and dust build up. Instructed to detail clean and maitain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
1 critical7 general 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 hand washing sign at hand washing sink in carribean jerk corner prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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: Observed pop crates used as shelving units in prep area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
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: Observed gasket in poor repair in docks display cooler and carribean jerk reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of hot holding unit, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to 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: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in docks prep area, food spills on walls and debris on floors in carribean jerk prep area. Instructed manager to 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: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood in carribean jerk prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
1 critical8 general 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 hand washing sign at hand washing sink in carribean jerk corner prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Found 20 small live flies in the front prep area and 80 small live flies in the rear prep area. Instructed manager to eliminate live small flies, clean all affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for services. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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: Observed pop crates used as shelving units in prep area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
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: Observed gasket in poor repair in docks display cooler and carribean jerk reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of hot holding unit, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to 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: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in docks prep area, food spills on walls and debris on floors in carribean jerk prep area. Instructed manager to 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: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood in carribean jerk prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Conditional
Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions
2 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed no person in charge with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in chage during all hours of operation. Priority foundation
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no hand washing sign at hand washing sink in carribean jerk corner prep area. Instructed manager to provide hand washing signs at all hand washing sinks used by employees.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers not labeled in prep area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted in prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all single service articles to protect from contamination.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & 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: Observed gasket in poor repair in docks display cooler and carribean jerk reach-in cooler. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.
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: Observed pop crates used as shelving units in prep area. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.
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: Observed food debris on interior and exterior surfaces of hot holding unit, prep tables, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to 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: Observed dust buildup on ceiling vents in docks prep area, food spills on walls and debris on floors in carribean jerk prep area. Instructed manager to 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: Observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood in carribean jerk prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site and valid certificate posted when tcs food (fish 158.9f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site and valid certificate posted at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, walk-in freezer areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: : observed damaged floor tiles in docks prep area near fryers. Instructed manager to replace 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: Observed only one valid food handler training avialable. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
3 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in prep, storage, walk-in freezer areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food six inches off floor.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink not large enough for equipment on site to be fully submerged(large pots, sheet pans, storage containers). Instructed person in charge to provide larger sink or provide equipment that can be properly submerged. Priority foundation 7-38-025 citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles in docks prep area near fryers. Instructed manager to replace 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: Observed only one valid food handler training avialable. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
No violations
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen certificate on site. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain on-site
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: Observed 3-compartment sink not large enough for equipment on site to be fully submerged(large pots, sheet pans, storage containers). Instructed person in charge to provide larger sink or provide equipment that can be properly submerged. Priority foundation 7-38-025
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed flat top grill on site not currently set up under hood system. Instructed person in charge that flat top grill must be under ventilation system.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid allergen certificate on site. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain on-site
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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