Food Safety Report: Jamaican Gates, 10226 S Halsted St, Chicago, Il, USA.

10226 South Halsted Street, Chicago, 60628 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 4, 2025
21. Proper hot holding temperatures
- comments: observed hot tcs food displayed for service at improper temperature on prep table, oxtails 94. 8f, rice 95. 3f, pasta 100. 6f, yams 101. 5f. Instructed manager to discard approximately 50lbs and $100 0f product. All hottcs food must maintain 135f or above during preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 40 mice droppings scatterred on shelves and floor in rear storage area. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed numerous dead roaches on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, and furnace room areas. Instructed manager to remove all dead insects and maintain.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items stored on floor in prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed food handlers not wearing hair restraints. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

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, freezers, holding units. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed clutter in rear storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary articles to prevent pest harborage.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed food spills, debris and grease build up on walls and floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no food handler training available for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previous core violation not correceted from report #2596850 on 7-1-24:58-observed no allergen training for certified manager on duty. Instructed manager to provide allergen training for all certified managers. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

Source: chicago.gov