Caribbean Jerk Palace III

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Apr 17, 2024 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

2. Apr 15, 2024 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certficate.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Found pan of cooked chicken in hot hold unit that was not on at improper temperature of 112-120 degress. Pan of chicken was discarded and denatured at this time. Total value $300.00 10-15 pounds of chicken priority violation 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no hot water on premises. Hot water is not observed at the following sinks: prep handsink, washbowl sink, and 3-compartment sink. Water 66.2 degrees informed person in charge hot water generation and distribution systems shall be sufficient to meet the peak hot water demands through the retail food establishment. Must correct and maintain. Priority violation #7-38-030(c) citation issued

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: All containers with bulk food items in need of proper labeling with commodity name. Correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employee cooking chicken outside with 1 large oversized bbq grill in rear alley. Cooking/preparing/handling of any food outside is prohibited. Instd to remove grills from premises and maintain. Discussed with owner cooking/preparing/handling of any food must be from inside premises only. Citation issued 7-38-005 priority foundation food handlers are pushing large bbq pit inside of the establishment at this time.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Large can openers in need of cleaning to remove all build up. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Cooking equipment in need of cleaning to remove food spills. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Leak at faucet on 3 compartment sink instructed to correct and maintain leak at vent in walk in cooler. Instructed to correct and maintain.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Lights in food prep area in need of proper sheilding. Instructed to add and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while the time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: No one on site with city of chicago sanitation certificate or allergen certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

3. Apr 7, 2023 Conditional

   Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

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   • CriticalFood source

     Food was spoiled, contaminated, or unsafe.

     Inspector’s note: Observed adulterated food; three dead gnats observed in the brown sugar storage container. Immediately had employee discard of 25 lbs of products $20.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 13)

     Food in good condition, safe, & unadulterated

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold hold temperatures of cooked tcs foods such as curry chicken (45.9f), jerk chicken (54.9f), beef roast (52.1f), shredded chicken for tacos (47.7f). Instructed manager must have cold holding foods at 41.0f or below.appx. 200lbs $250.00 discarded on site. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Prepared food wasn’t date-marked, or was kept past its discard date.

     Inspector’s note: Observed cooked, temperature control for safety foods (chicken, turkey leg, beef roast) not properly dated, stored longer than 24 hours in coolers. Instructed to provide proper date marking with disposition date for all ready to eat and cooked foods prepared on site and held over 24 hours in cold holding units. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.

     Official wording (code 23)

     Proper date marking and disposition

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed an electrical, insect control device installed above a food prep table at the front food prep area where the microwave units were stored. Instructed the manager to relocate said insect control device, so that the device is not located over a food preparation area or food prep tables.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2-3 dead roaches on a glue trap under the shelving unit with the dry spices stored at the rear food prep area. Instructed to remove all dead roaches and replace with new traps.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a pot of cooked sweet potatoes, a storage bin with cut cabbage, and a storage container with raw chicken stored on the floor near the walk-in cooler. Instructed to elevate all food items atleast six inches off the floor and maintain.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed the temperature gauage on the walk-in cooler not working. Instructed to repair said gauage and maintain, in order to monitor the temperature of the equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed 2-3 cutting boards stored on the drying rack near the three-compartment sink with discoloration and deep cuts. Instructed to resurface said cutting boards or replace them, so that the surfaces are smooth and easily cleanable and maintain.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a damaged floor tile in the hallway by the dishwashing area and the mop sink closet. There was standing water inside of the damaged tile. Instructed to repair said floor tile and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the hot water tank closet at the rear food prep area with unnecessary items and clutter. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and organize said closet and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no city of chicago certified food manager with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate on site, while the time/temperature control for safety foods (chicken) has been prepared and served. Instructed a city of chicago certified food manager must be on site with the original city of chicago food service manager certificate posted at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the certified food manager on duty with an expired allergen training certification. Instructed management that all food service managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

4. Mar 24, 2023 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

5. Sep 21, 2022 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

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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 walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • 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 and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles and wall surfaces in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

6. Sep 12, 2022 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

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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 charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the following food stored at improper temperature in hot holding unit: chicken wings 96.1f, dressing 117.5f, grean beans 123.2f instructed manager to discard approximately $300 of product. All hot food must maintain 135f or above during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cold tcs food stored at imroper temperature in walk-in cooler: oxtails 50.3f, raw fish 50.4f, raw salmon 50.1f, cooked beans 54.1f. Instructed manager to discard. All cold food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation display and service. Priority 7-38-005 see previous violation for citation

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed hot holding unit not maintaining proper temperature 85.8f instructed manager to maintain hot holding at 135f or above. Hot holding unit is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 mice droppings scattered on wooden shelves in south utility room, over 20 flying insects in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Prioritu foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • 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 and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove crates and provide adequate shelving for easy cleaning and pest control.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed women washroom door not self-closing. Instructed manager to provide self-closing device and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed unused articles and equipment rear storage and utility areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged floor tiles and wall surfaces in prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • 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 or valid certificate posted when tcs food(oxtails 157.1f) prepared and served. A certified 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

7. Apr 13, 2022 Conditional

   License Re-Inspection · Pass w/ Conditions

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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 charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

     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.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all articles six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on produce cooler door. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed opening around pipe fitting under hand washing sink in rear prep area, missing baseboards along walls, missing and stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on light shields and ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing filter in ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • 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 or valid certificate posted when tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. Instructed manager to provide allergen training for all certified managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

8. Apr 5, 2022 Fail

   License · Fail

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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 signs at hand washing sinks in washrooms. Instructed manager to provide.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFood handling

     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.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed over 30 flying insects in rear prep/storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundaiton 7-38-020(a) citation issued

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed 1/4" gap on bottom of rear doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed fly strip hanging in ceiling near walk-in cooler. Instructed manager to remove.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFood handling

     Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles stored on floor in rear prep area. Instructed manager to elevate all articles six inches off floor.

     Official wording (code 45)

     Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed damaged gasket on produce cooler door. Instructed manager to repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed opening around pipe fitting under hand washing sink in rear prep area, missing baseboards along walls, missing and stained ceiling tiles in rear storage area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust buildup on light shields and ceiling tiles in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed missing filter in ventilation hood. Instructed manager to replace.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. Instructed manager to provide allergen training for all certified managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required