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

Chicago, 60619 Illinois, United States

Report date: Jun 5, 2025
22. Proper cold holding temperatures
- comments: observed cold tcs food stored at improper temperature in reach-in cooler, cooked cabbage (59. 4f-57. 9f), cooked pasta (57. 9f), cooked spaghetti (57. 3f). Instructed manager to discard approximately 50lbs and $80 of food. All cold tcs 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 reach-in cooler not maintaining proper temperature (60. 2f) in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain cooler at 41f or below. Cooler is tagged held for inspection and must not be used until reinspected by chicago department of health. Priority 7-38-005 citation issued

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed dead mice and numerous dead roaches on glue boards in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to remove all dead mice and roaches.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed over 200 mice droppings scattered on shelves under front counter and steam table, on table near register, on electrical outlets, piping, bulk containers, holding units, boxes of seasoning, on floor along walls and corners in prep, storage, office and furnace rooms. Observed numerous flying insects in men washroom. Instructed manager to call an exterminator for service, clean and sanitize all areas. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present
- comments: observed 1/4" gap at bottom of front and rear doors. Instructed manager to seal all outer openings on doors to prevent pest entry.

39. Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
- comments: observed food items not covered in storage areas. Observed food items stored on floor in walk-in cooler and freezer instructed manager to cover and elevate all food items to protect from contamination.

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 not inverted in prep and serving areas. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

47. Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
- comments: observed exposed insulation and top cover in poor repair on chest freezer in rear storage 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.

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

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

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed missing vent cover in front serving area, missing/damaged baseboards, and openings in walls, ceilings, along baseboards and around pipe fittings in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to seal all openings and replace missing vent covers and baseboards in all areas.

55. Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
- comments: observed soiled mop heads stored on floor in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to properly hang mop heads to dry to prevent insect breeding.

56. Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
- comments: observed inadequate lighting in women washroom. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting and maintain.

57. All food employees have food handler training
- comments: observed missing food handler trainng for employees. All food handlers 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