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Restaurant: Jack's on Halsted
Address: 3201 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60657
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 6
Last inspection: Aug 17, 2012

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A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #156871 ON 6/4/09 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01-MUST REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND PREP COOLER DOOR IN THE KITCHEN (NEXT TO STEAM TABLE-ON RIGHT SIDE). MUST REPLACE BROKEN INTERIOR OF CHEST FREEZER DOOR BY OFFICE IN THE BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. 34/01-NOTED WATER POOLING UNDER AND AROUND THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES. 35/01-MUST REMOVE PEELING PAINT FROM IRON CEILING ABOVE PREP AREA/HALLWAY TO THE KITCHEN. 36/01-MUST REPLACE MELTING LIGHT SHIELDS AND MISSING END CAPS ABOVE KITCHEN. 38/01-LEAKING DRAIN PIPE (MIDDLE COMPARTMENT) OF THE 3 COMP. SINK (REAR). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPLACE THE PARTICLEBOARD SHELVING IN THE PREP AREA AND REPLACE WITH A WATER RESISTANT MATERIAL. REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS ON THE INSIDE OF THE SALAD COOLER DOORS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE, FAN COVER IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY IN THE PREP AREA.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA. SEAL THE BASEBOARD TO THE WALL AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WATER LEAKS FROM THE CEILING IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR LEAKS.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD FOR THE FIXTURE ABOVE THE STOVE.
OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE WATER LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR SOURCE OF LEAK.

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND STORE REMAINING ITEMS CLEAN AND OFF OF THE FLOOR.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN AND REPAINT THE WALLS AND CEILING OF THE PREP AREA AND WAITRESS STATION. REMOVE ALL COBWEBS FROM THE BASEMENT CEILING.

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.PROVIDE UNTHREAD FAUCET FOR BOTH 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. LABEL WHITE CONTAINERS UNDER THE PREP TABLE,INSIDE ARE STORED DRY FOOD (FLOUR-SUGAR ETC.)
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES IN KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO PAINT WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.

DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, PREP TABLES.
FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.0F. UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. AT THE END OF THE INSPECTION THE WALK-IN COOLER WAS AT 42.2F. MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED MASHED POTATOES AT 45.5-57.7F, ROASTED PEPPERS AT 43.7F, COOKED SWEET POTATOES AT 44.6F, EGGS AT 47.1F, PORK RIBS AT 46.5F, MILK AT 48.3F, GAZPACHO AT 44.4F, STEAKS AT 44.6F, SAUSAGE AT 50.0F, WHIPPING CREAM AT 53.9F, GOAT CHEESE AT 49.2F, BUTTER AT 49.6F, PORK AT 44,6F, CHEESE AT 51.6F, HAM AT 49.4F, HALF AND HALF AT 53.6F, CRAB MEAT AT 45.6F, COOKED PASTA AT 49.8F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.7F, BLUE CHEESE AT 51.2F, COOKED ONIONS AT 46.7F, COOKED RICE AT 47.8F, SOUR CREAM AT 46.9F, CRAB CAKES AT 48.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 250# OF FOOD WORTH $1000. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. 15 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL AND THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WAIT STATION SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. ANDERSON PEST CONTROL IS ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE WATER ON THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT. MUST MAINTAIN THE FLOOR DRY.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND SEAL THE WALL BASEBOARD.
NO END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. MUST INSTALL.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 8/9/12 NOT POSTED. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
OBSERVED LIVE COCKROACHES ON THE PREMISES. 12 LIVE COCKROACHES WERE OBSERVED ON THE WALL AND THE FLOOR BEHIND AND UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND WAIT STATION SERVICE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL ALL WALL OPENINGS IN THE PREP AREA AND WAIT STATION SERVICE AREA AND REPLACE THE WALL BASEBOARD.
NO END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. MUST INSTALL.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

OBSERVED MULTIPLE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
DETAIL CLEAN THE PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYER, 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AND UNDER DISHMACHINE.
DETAIL CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER.
NO END CAPS FOR LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK'S LINE. MUST INSTALL.

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