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

Chicago, 60628 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 9, 2025
16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: 4-602. 11 observed cutting boards with dark grooves. Instructed to clean and sanitize or replace.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: 3-302. 12 observed dry storage containers not properly label with the product name. Instructed to properly label all dry storage containers.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: 3-305. 11 observed food items stored on floor in prep and dish washing area. Instructed manager to elevate all items six inches off floor.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: 4-502. 13 observed cardboard being re-used as a shelf lining. Instructed not to re-use cardboard, all surface must be smooth and easily cleanable.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: 4-601. 11(c) 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

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: 5-205. 15 observed a minor leak at the faucet of the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to repair.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: 6-501. 12 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: 4-202. 18 observed grease buildup inside ventilation hood. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: 6-303. 11 observed inadequate lighting in the rear of the facility in the dry storage and chemical closets. Instructed to provide adequate lighting in the rear closets.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: 2-102. 13 observed no food handler training available for employees. Instructed manager to provide food handler training for all employees.

Source: chicago.gov