Food Safety Report: Jr's Jamaican Tropical Cafe, 8010 S Ashland Ave , Chicago, Il, USA.

8010 South Ashland Avenue, Chicago, 60620 Illinois, United States

Report date: Feb 26, 2024
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed improper temperature of tcs foods in plastic bins on countertop 1lb. Of shredded lettuce at 68. 7f and 1lb. Of diced chicken at 67. 5f. Product was discarded by manager must have cold foods at 41f or below appx. 2lbs $3. 29 (priority 7-38-005 citation issued cos)

37. Food properly labeled; original container
- comments: observed unlabeled squeeze bottles & shakers, must label items out its orginal container with common name.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed evidence aprox. 60 or more rat droppings on floor under and behind 2 door storage freezer, and lower counter storage shelves and off floor and on ledge one door glass storage cooler near rear garbage door. Must remove dropping clean and sanitize areas, recommenend pest control to service premisies on or after 2. 26. 24. (priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued )

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed gap underneath both rear doors and front door, must make doors rodent proof to prevent rodent entry.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: cutting boards are serverely scratched which prevents proper cleaning and sanitizing of equipment. Facility must resurface board or replace cutting board

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed missing door handle on 2 door glass reach in cooler must repair or replace.

51. Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
- comments: observed far right faucet at 3 compartment missing hot water faucet must replace and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed ceiling in rear prep is peeling, damaged tiles throughout rear prep and front lobby, also threshold by dry storage. Must repair and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed in dry food storage and wall leading to toilet room must repair and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed no employees food handlers training. Employees must obtain food handlers training.

60. Previous core violation corrected
- comments: previouse core violations from report 2575178 05. 01. 2023 not corrected #10- 5-202. 12 (b-d) observed the hand sink in the prep area with a slow drain. Must repair and maintain. # 49- 4-601. 11(c) must detial clean debris and spills on shelving units and fan guard covers in all reach in coolers. # 56. - 6-501. 14 must clean and maintian the filter above the grill. #58- 2-102. 13 observed the certified managers allergen training certificate expired. Instructed manager to renew and maintain as required or citations will follow. Priorty foundation7-42-090 (citation issued)

Source: chicago.gov