Jerk & Soul Food LLC

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Inspections

1. Jun 11, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

2. Jun 4, 2025 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, RICE, BEANS, ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING SINK NOT MAINTAINED WITH HOT WATER: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT WATER OBSERVED AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM HANDSINK (71F). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE HOT WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED RAW FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE FRONT PREP KITCHEN PREP AREA SUCH AS 15 LBS OF RAW CHICKEN AT 70.5F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 15LBS AT $150. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     NOTED NO LABELS FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR AND SUGAR). INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

     OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINER ON FOOD PREP EQUIPMENT AND TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

3. Mar 14, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-301.12: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER INSIDE THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE OFFICE, BOTH MENTIONED AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO MAKE SPACES CLUTTER FREE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-304.11: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. SAID EQUIPMENT DOES NOTHING WHEN TURNED ON AND OFF. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

4. Mar 8, 2024 Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.112: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 DEAD SMALL FLIES IN THE PEPSI COOLER WITH CANNED BEVERAGES STORED INSIDE NEAR THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE THREE DOOR COOLER AND THE PEPSI COOLER, IN THE OFFICE AREA, BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA, ON THE LOWER WINDOWSILLS IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     4-301.12: OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER INSIDE THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE OFFICE, BOTH MENTIONED AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO MAKE SPACES CLUTTER FREE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-304.11: OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     8-404.13(B:4): OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2023, REPORT # 2577257 #49: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. #53: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. #55: 6-501.12: AREAS OF THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. #56: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

5. Mar 6, 2024 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE, WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

   • Serious Priority

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT EMPLOYEE BATHROOM HANDWASHING SINK. TEMPERATURE OF WATER WAS 74.0F AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT (100-120F) AND COLD RUNNING AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF COOKED TCS FOODS STORED IN A PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. COLLARD GREENS (48.3F), OXTAIL GRAVY (46.0F), CHICKEN BROTH (50.0F), MAC AND CHEESE (51.8F), SWEET POTATOES (55.0F). MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AT $80 AT THIS TIME. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING ON COOKED FOOD THAT HAS BEEN PREPARED AND STORED ON SITE IN COLD HOLDING UNITS FOR OVER 24 HOURS SUCH AS MAC AND CHEESE, CHICKEN BROTH, OXTAIL GRAVY, COLLARD GREENS, SWEET POTATOES, MOLDED SMOTHERED CHICKEN, WITHOUT PROPER DATE MARKING IN COLD HOLDING UNITS ON SITE. MANAGER DISCARDED ALL FOODS WITHOUT THE DATE MARKING AT THIS TIME APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $90 DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER DATE MARKING WITH DISPOSITION DATE FOR COOKED FOODS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD OVER 24 HOURS IN COLD HOLDING UNIT. COOKED FOOD SHALL NOT BE HELD ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 7 DAYS STARTING FROM THE FIRST DAY OF PREPARATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

   • Severity not stated

     PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

     OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF A PREP COOLER AT 50.0F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. ALSO, OBSERVED A PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER IN THE UNIT. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS PLACED ON UNIT. SEE COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL PROCESS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNTIS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. THE FOLLOWING FLOORS WERE OBSERVED WITH MICE DROPPINGS: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY NEAR THE THREE DOOR COOLER AND THE PEPSI COOLER, IN THE OFFICE AREA, BEHIND THE FREEZER CHEST, UNDER THE SHELVING UNITS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA, NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA, ON THE LOWER WINDOWSILLS IN THE LOBBY AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15-20 DEAD SMALL FLIES IN THE PEPSI COOLER WITH CANNED BEVERAGES STORED INSIDE NEAR THE REGISTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID COLD HOLDING UNIT AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL SINK STOPPERS FOR ALL THE BASINS OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN WATER INSIDE THE BASINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE SINK STOPPERS FOR THE WAREWASHING SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTER IN THE HOT WATER TANK STORAGE AREA AND INSIDE OF THE OFFICE, BOTH MENTIONED AREAS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECCESSARY ITEMS, ORGANIZE, AND ELEVATE ITEMS OFF FLOORS TO MAKE SPACES CLUTTER FREE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED VENTILATION HOOD NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAID EQUIPMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 06/13/2023, REPORT # 2577257 #49: THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED. #53: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. #55: 6-501.12: AREAS OF THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED. #55: 6-501.11: OBSERVED WATER-STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. #56: THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #57: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. #58: THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION:7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

6. Jun 13, 2023 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. THE PERSON IN CHARGE HAS A SERV SAFE CERTIFICATE ISSUED ON 12/14/2020; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE REQUIRED CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

     NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILTIY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT NEEDS CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BOTTOM OF FRYER. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOUND ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     AREAS OF THE FLOOR AND WALL UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN PREP AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.

7. May 4, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     OBSERVED HOOD VENTS WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

8. Jan 28, 2021 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED NO SHELVING FOR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO METAL DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE DRAINBOARD FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CEILING TILE MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     OBSERVED LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.