Food Safety Report: Tropic Island Jerk Chicken, 553 E 79th St , Chicago, Il, USA.

553 East 79th Street, Chicago, 60619 Illinois, United States

Report date: Apr 11, 2024
38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed rodent droppings on the premises. 80 on the side of the coolers in the rear, 30 in the front by the service line and 60 behind the chest freezers on the side dining area. Instructed to remove all droppings, clean/sanitize the area and recommended contacting pest control for assistance. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed the rear door not rodent/insect proofed. Instructed to rodent/insect proof the rear door and maintain.

40. Personal cleanliness
- comments: observed a food handler with a long beard in the food prep area. Instructed manager to have the food handler wear a beard restraint and maintain.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the cutting boards in the rear prep area with deep, dark grooves and stains. Instructed to sand or replace cutting boards. Maintain a smooth and easily cleanable surface.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed the storage racks inside all of the coolers with rust. Instructed to remove rust and maintain.

49. Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
- comments: observed the following in need of cleaning to remove food and dirt build up: -storage racks inside all of the coolers. -prep tables -exterior of cooking/cooling equipment and sinks -interior of the coolers and freezers instructed to detail clean and maintain all.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed water stained ceiling tile in the toilet rooms. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed the floors in the corners, under/around all of the cooking/cooler equipment, inside the walkin cooler/freezer, storage racks and sinks with food, dirt and debris. Instructed to detail clean and maintain floors throughout. -walls and ceiling in the front/rear prep areas with food splatters, dirt and dust. Instructed to detail clean and maintain walls and ceilings.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed food handlers on site with no food handler's certificates. Instructed to obtain and maintain current certificates on site at all times.

Source: chicago.gov