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IRIE JERK HUT

311 W 79TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60620
5
Total Inspections
0%
Pass Rate
4
Failures

Inspection History

Apr 18, 2025

Result: Fail
13 violations
Key Violations:
|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 49.5F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.WALK IN COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 33.3F.(COS)(PRIROITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED);;|ADEQUATE PRESSURE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES UNDER CITY PRESSURE AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM AT 78.3F AND 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 90.1F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT ALL TIMES OF OPERATION. HOT RUNNING WATER IS NOW REPAIRED AND AT PROPER TEMPERATURES.PLUMBER ARRIVED ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS);;21|PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 1LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 92.1F ON TOPSIDE OF STEAM TABLE. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 1LB. $5.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED);;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 3-GALLONS GRAVY-46.4F.5LBS. RAW CAT FISH-45.7F.25LBS. RAW CHICKEN WINGS-52.9F-50.5F.38LBS. RAW SALMON-46.9F.70LBS. RAW WHOLE CUT-UP CHICKEN-48.2F.25LBS.LAMB CHOPS-50.4F PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX. 193LBS. $1,500.(COS)(CONSOLIDATED CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY 7-38-005);;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON PREP TABLES.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP GROOVES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.;;50|HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALK IN COOLER.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR NEW FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

May 8, 2024

Result: Fail
10 violations
Key Violations:
|TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-301.12 : OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) : OBSERVED EXTERIOR DIGITAL READING ON HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAR MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER;;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 : MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & 1-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SERVICE COUNTER POP COOLER;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR FRYER CABINETS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & LOBBY AREAS,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR TOILET ROOM;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

May 1, 2024

Result: Fail
18 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE .;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED OVERSIZED POTS TO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE SMALLER POTS OR PROVIDE A LARGER SINK.;;21|PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CATFISH-101.5F IN FRYER BASKET.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 2LBS. $26.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED);;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS COOKED FOODS SUCH AS 8LBS. OXTAILS-53.6F INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER DATED MARKED 4/30/24.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION);;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED EXTERIOR DIGITAL READING ON HOT HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAR MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROBE THERMOMETER FOR TAKING INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED);;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON REAR INTERIOR LEDGES OF FRONT POP COOLER AND 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/1/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED);;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK & 1-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON SERVICE COUNTER POP COOLER.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR FRYER CABINETS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP & LOBBY AREAS,LOOSE WALL BASES NEAR TOILET ROOM.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Apr 22, 2024

Result: No Entry
3 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-202.18 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-204.112(B) Inspector Comments: OBSERVED A FEW OF THE COOLERS WITHOUT INSIDE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS A BACK SOURCE IF OUTSITE THERMOMETERS AREN'T WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Jun 30, 2023

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE STOVE IS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED A FEW OF THE COOLERS WITHOUT INSIDE THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS A BACK SOURCE IF OUTSITE THERMOMETERS AREN'T WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR HOT HOLDING UNITS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

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