Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken

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

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

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in santizing solution between uses.

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

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, coolers, freezers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

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

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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

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

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of the walk in cooler.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed mulitpie leaks at the 3 comp sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors through out to remove spills, debris and/or grease.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed a leaky pipe underneath the front hand sink. Must repair and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the floors underneath and behind the cooking equipment to remove spills, debris and grease. Also clean the floor drain under the 3 comp sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed heavy grease accumulation at the bottom of the fryer; instructed to clean, clean bottom of prep table and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under and around kitchen/cooking equipment and under storage shelves in rear area by rear door.

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

Inspector’s note: Observered the walk in cooler with the improper air temp of 62.5f which said cooler has tcs foods store inside. Also observed the walk in freezer with tcs foods at an improper temp of 51.6f. All tcs foods where discarded - approximately lbs and $ worth of food. Priority citation issued #7-38-005.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to label the white bulk storage containers with the name of the product inside of the container and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed dry storage shelving lined with cardborad. Must remove, must be smooth and easily cleanable.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean all prep tables, dry storage shelving, shelving inside the walk in cooler and freezer to remove spills and debris.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean the floors through out to remove spills and debris.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (57&58) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500938, DATE 4-29-21 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT NEWLY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Instructed to label the white bulk storage containers with the name of the product inside of the container and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the can opener blade at the prep table. Clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed. Clean storage rack inside of walk-in cooler.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors under around and behind all kitchen equipment and inside of walk-in cooler. Clean walls around cooking equipment and inside of walk-in cooler.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed one set of lights in the dishwashing area without a shield; must provide a shield for lights.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Replace missing and damaged coving at area around 3-compartment sink and where necessary.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed over 40 small flying insects at rear by dish washing area on wall, ceiling and exterior of walk-in cooler/freezer. Must remove clean/sanitize affected areas. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a).

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Clean the area of hot holding units of food particles and spills.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide covered receptacles in restrooms used by women.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Replace missing and damaged coving at area around 3-compartment sink and where necessary.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must replace missing ceiling light panels or shield light bulbs at ceiling in dish washing area.

Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

Inspector’s note: Observed oxtail being thawed in standing water in pot in 3 compartment sink. Instructed must thaw using an approved method such as under refrigeration that maintain temperature of 41F or less; completely submerged under running water 70F or below in temp and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow; or in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment without interruption. Operator removed oxtail and proceeded to cooking.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed hot water capacity not sufficient. Hot water temperature upon arrival @ 79.9F @ 3 compartment sink, 80.4F @ hand sink, and 81.1F at washbowl sink in restroom. Instructed must provide hot water temperature of 100F at washbowls and hand sink, and 110F at 3 compartment sink at all times. Operator adjusted temperature of hot water heater during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).

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

Inspector’s note: Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violations not corrected from report #1752006 on 4-14-16:33-detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine. 34-must detail clean floors under the cook line along walls and under sinks. Must remove food debris buildup. 35-must clean walls under the prep tables and sinks. Remove food debris buildup. 36-replace the missing light shield and the blown light bulb over the 3-compartment sink. 38-must repair the leaky faucet at the mop sink. Serious violation 7-42-090

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove ice buildup inside walk-in freezer. Remove rusty surfaces on bottom of rear prep tables.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls inside walk-in cooler, prep tables, and sinks.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean walls in rear prep/dishwashing area(spills). Replace stained ceiling tiles in rear prep area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace missing light shields in front prep area and above food storage shelf in rear prep area. Replace damaged light shield near grill.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Remove soiled water and store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under the cook line, along walls and under sinks. Must remove food debris build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Detail clean walls under the prep tables and sinks. Remove food debris build up.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace the missing light shield and the blown out light bulb above the three compartment sink.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucet at the mop sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must label prepackaged desserts with proper info given.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear properly.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must remove cardboard from lower shelf of prep table in rear area.must remove rust from exterior of lockers,walk in cooler shelving units,all prep tables,rolling carts,dry food storage shelves.must repair or replace worn door gasket on walk in freezer,damaged lid on large food storage bin.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from can opener blade,interior parts of ice machine,walk in cooler & freezer shelving units,compressor unit in walk in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from floor in walk in cooler & freezer,& along wall bases throughout .

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

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing wall bases throughout prep areas.must clean dust build up from ceiling vents,filters at hood,light shields,walk in cooler.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields and lights in front & rear prep areas.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- comp sink.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Idph food handlers requirements not met.must enroll and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean exterior surfaces of cooking equipment. Clean storage shelves and bottom interior panel of ice machine.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under around and behind equipment, sinks, storage shelves and inside of walk-in cooler.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean the following: vents above cooking equipment, ceiling vents throughout kitchen to remove dust build up, fan guard covers inside of walk-in cooler and walk-in freezer to remove dust noted and vent fan in washroom on ceiling to remove dust. Replace missing wall coving along base of wall under prep table in prep area.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must discard all cracked and broken multi use food storage containers and their lids.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine. Must detail clean cooking equipment,storage carts and all heavy equipment throughout. Must include all attached legs and wheels

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under cook line,under 3 compartment sink and throughout as needed. Remove pooling water from floors along side walk in freezer. Keep floors dry at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair exhaust fan in the customer washroom.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Must discard all cracked and broken multi use food storage containers and their lids.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior top panel of the ice machine. Must detail clean cooking equipment,storage carts and all heavy equipment throughout. Must include all attached legs and wheels

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors under cook line,under 3 compartment sink and throughout as needed. Remove pooling water from floors along side walk in freezer. Keep floors dry at all times.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair exhaust fan in the customer washroom.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Invert all clean multi-use utensils and equipment above 3-comp sink.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Remove ice buildup on floor in walk-in freezer. Replace missing filters in ventilation hood.

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

Inspector’s note: Clean all cooking equipment(grease buildup).

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

Inspector’s note: Clean floors under all equipment along walls and in all corners.

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

Inspector’s note: Replace missing and loose baseboards in all areas. Repair wall near ice machine.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Replace damaged light shields in prep area.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-comp sink.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store mop head upright to prevent insect breeding.

Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

Inspector’s note: Food containers not stored properly.(must store inverted)

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

Inspector’s note: Found grease buildup behind and under grilling areas.

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

Inspector’s note: Must properly label all food items not in their original containers. Must store all food in food grade containers or bags. (no grocery bags)

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean interior top panel of ice machine and the hood over the cooking equipment.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Must repair the leaky faucets at the 3 compartment sink and at mop sink.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean exterior of all cooking equipment and hood over cooking equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles throughout where needed.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must replace cracked light sheild cover over rear prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL FOOD PROPUCTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND LARGE WHITE CONTAINER.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT ALL RAW WOOD i.e.RAW WOOD AROUND BAR-B-QUE PIT.

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

Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN-COOLER.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.