Food Safety Report: Caribbean Jerk Palace III, 10318 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL, USA.

10318 South Halsted Street, Chicago, 60628 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 13, 2021
10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no soap at hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to provide soap for proper handwashing. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no paper towels or sanitary hand drying devices at both hand washing sinks in front and rear prep areas. Instructed manager to provide. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c) consolidated with above citation.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no handwashing signs at hand washing sinks in rear prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide.

21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed four pans of cooked chicken stored at improper temperature 106. 5f-118. 3f in hot holding unit. Instructed manager to discard approximately 40lbs and $80 of product. All hot food must maintain 135f or above during storage, preparation, display, and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in front counter(bread), prep(chicken, beef, and fish) and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate all food items six inches off floor.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed damaged and missing gaskets on doors of walk-in and reach-in coolers. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed food debris and grease buildup on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, and freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed leaking drainpipe under 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no self-closing device on rear washroom door. Instructed manager to provide.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed openings along baseboards near hand washing sink in rear prep area. Instructed manager to seal all openings and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust buildup and soot on ceiling tiles, ceiling vents, and light shields in prep area. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed missing light shield in walk-in cooler and rear prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov