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

Chicago, 60619 Illinois, United States

Report date: Oct 29, 2025
35. Approved thawing methods used
- comments: observed packs of salmon improperly thawing on prep table. Instructed manager to thaw under refrigeration, cold running water or part of cooking process

36. Thermometers provided & accurate
- comments: observed no operable thermometer inside hot holding unit. Instructed manager to provide and maintain.

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed bulk containers not labeled in rear storage area. Instructed manager to label all bulk containers with common name of food.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed cracked lid on bulk container. Instructed manager to replace lids and maintain.

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.

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

54. Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
- comments: observed no waste receptacles at hand washing sinks in prep and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide receptacles in all areas waste is commonly discarded.

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

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled mop heads stored on floor and soiled water in mop pail. Instructed manager to hand mops to dry and remove soiled water to prevent insect breeding.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed damaged floor tiles and missing grout on floor tiles in prep and dish washing areas. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

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

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

Source: chicago.gov