Food Safety Report: Jerk Man, 7723 S State St, Chicago, Il, USA.

Chicago, 60619 Illinois, United States

Report date: May 29, 2025
1. Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- comments: observed no person in charge on site with valid chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed manager to designate person in charge during all hours of operation. Priority foundation

2. City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
- comments: observed no chicago food sanitation manager on site or valid certificate posted when tcs food (chicken 181. 2f) prepared and served. A chicago food sanitation manager must be on site at all times tcs food prepared and served. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued.

10. Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- comments: observed no hand washing signs at hand washing sinks in washroom and prep area. Hand washing signs must be provided at all hand washing sinks used by employees.

16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
- comments: observed residue on interior surfaces of small ice machine. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.

22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed cold tcs food stored at improper temperature sour cream 63. 2f, cheese 63. 5f instructed manager to discard all cold food must maintain 41f or below during storage, preparation, display and service. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

33. Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
- comments: observed cold holding unit not maintaining proper temperature 60. 8f instructed manager to repair and maintain cold hold unit at 41f or below. Cold hold unit is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005

41. Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
- comments: observed soiled wiping cloths stored on prep tables. Instructed manager to store wiping cloths in sanitizing solution between uses.

45. Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
- comments: observed single service articles stored on floor and not inverted in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to elevate and invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed worn cutting boards with deep grooves in use in prep area. Instructed manager to replace and maintain.

48. Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
- comments: observed no chemical test kit available. Instructed manager to provide test kit for proper concentration in sanitizing solutions. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued

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

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed cold water handle in poor repair at hand washing sink near office. Observed leaking sprayer on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

53. Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
- comments: observed no covered receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing ceiling tiles and floor drain covers in prep, storage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain. Observed damaged basebords, floor tiles and missing grout on floor tiles in prep, washroom, and storage areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed dust, dirt, debris and cigarette butts on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep, storage and washroom areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain,

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed excessive clutter, unused equipment and articles in prep, storage, and outside areas. Instructed manager to remove all unnecessary items to prevent pest harborage.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed no lighting in rear storage area. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed dust and 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. All employees must provide food handler training.

58. Allergen training as required
- comments: observed no allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide allergen training.

Source: chicago.gov