Food Safety Report: Jerez Restaurant, 4803 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL, USA.

4803 North Pulaski Road, Chicago, 60630 Illinois, United States

Report date: Mar 31, 2021
3. Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
- comments: observed no verifiable health policy on site at time of inspection. Left template and instructed to maintain copies of health policy signed by all employees on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. No citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no metal stem thermometer on site for taking internal temperatures of tcs foods. Instructed to maintain a metal stem thermometer on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no thermometer inside 2 of 3 prep coolers and inside cooler in dining room used to store pop and lettuce. Instructed to provide.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed approximately 15 rodent droppings in prep and dish area near 3 compartment sink and under main cook line. Instructed to remove droppings, detail clean, receive additional pest control service, and maintain facility free of pests. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed can opener attached to rear prep table covered in dirt and food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain in good condition.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed cutting board in prep area opposite grilled covered in deep grooves and dark stains. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain smooth, cleanable cutting surfaces.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed torn gasket on white refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed build up of black slime on caulk around 3 compartment sink. Instructed to remove caulk, clean, sanitize, re-caulk, and maintain in good conditon.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed cracked and broken tiles on floor throughout main cook line area. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good condition.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed build up of dirt, grime, and food debris inside prep coolers and underneath all equipment. Instructed to detail clean and maintain in good condition.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed heavy build up of grease and grime on filters above grill. Instructed to detail clean or replace filters and maintain in good condition to prevent fire hazard.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed build up of dust on vent inside restroom. Instructed to clean and maintain.

Source: chicago.gov