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JORDAN'S FOOD OF DISTINCTION, INC

1551 W THOMAS ST
CHICAGO, IL 60642
24
Total Inspections
8.3%
Pass Rate
16
Failures

Inspection History

Aug 8, 2024

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ONE OF THE OVERHEAD LIGHTS ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE LARGE FOOD PREP AREA IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN ALL FOOD PREP AREAS.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED AT THE EXPOSED HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE LARGE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE HAND-WASHING SINK IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT PAPER TOWELS OR OTHER HAND-DRYING DEVICES MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HAND-WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). SEE VIOLATION #10 ABOVE FOR CITATION.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP PROVIDED IN THE 1ST FLOOR WASHROOM AT THE HAND WASHING SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HAND SOAP MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL TIMES AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.;;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS IN THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. OBSERVED TOMATO SOUP AT 51F INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD TCS FOODS MUST BE MAINTAINED BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE-USE ALUMINUM FOIL TRAYS NOT STORED INVERTED OR COVERED IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INVERT OR COVER ALL SINGLE-USE ITEMS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REPAIR THE DOOR FRAME BETWEEN THE TWO PREP AREAS ON THE 1ST FLOOR. OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT OF THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE BROKEN FLOOR TILES. SEAL ALL HOLES AROUND THE DRAIN AND WATER PIPES UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL ALL GAPS IN THE WALL AND LEDGE ABOVE THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2586092 ON 12/1/23 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 58 - OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES TO COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Dec 1, 2023

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Nov 24, 2023

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Nov 22, 2023

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Nov 15, 2023

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK INACCESSIBLE AT THE DISHWASHING AREA IN OPERABLE DUE TO IT LEAKING WHEN IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c);;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED RUBBER GASKET ON DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR COOLER IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

Mar 9, 2022

Result: Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. MUST HAVE ORIGINAL AND VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE PREPARING TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, STEAK, POTATOES, ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANGING THERMOMETERS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Mar 24, 2021

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: FOUND OPEN KITCHEN WITH PREP TABLE. FOUND NO SEPERATION/BARRIER BETWEEN FOOD PREPERATION AND FOOD SERVICE TABLE. MANAGER STATES: TASTINGS OCCUR AT FOOD SERVICE TABLE. MANAGER ALSO STATES, FOOD IS SERVICED THROUGH WINDOW FOR TAKE OUT. MUST PROVIDE BARRIER TO PREVENT ENVIORMENTAL CONTAMINATION FOR INDOOR DINNING. PRIORTY FOUNDATION.

Sep 21, 2020

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET ON PREP COOLER LOCATED IN MAIN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Apr 28, 2020

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: Backflow preventer ON THE UTILITY SINK not located to be serviced and maintained. Instructed to provide an approved backflow preventer or air gap between the water supply inlet and the;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A BROKEN ICE MACHINE IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN

Nov 6, 2019

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER AND MUST MAINTAIN.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 2-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ITEMS NOT ELEVATED 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AREA TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

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