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BAMENDA FRESH ON JEFFERY

9553-9557 S JEFFERY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

BAMENDA FRESH ON JEFFERY has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since September 16, 2022. The most recent inspection, on July 18, 2023, found no infractions.

5 of 10 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Cleaning and sanitizing.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 1, 2023. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on May 10, 2023. For example: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on October 17, 2022. For example: WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 5 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 25, 2023. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on February 1, 2023. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

10 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Short Form Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT COFFEE PREP AREA WHERE COFFEE BEANS ARE BEING GROUNDED AT THIS TIME MUST INSTALL A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 75 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON CANDY AND PEANUTS DISPLAY, BEHIND SALT,IN BETWEEN REAR LEGS OF CABINET IN PREP AREA,ON ALL UNDERSIDE BRACKETS OF REACH IN FREEZER ON SALES FLOOR,2ND FL. OFFICE SPACE ON LEDGE AND NEAR VENTILATION UNIT BEHIND FILE CABINETS.AS WELL AS A CAN OF PEANUTS HAVE BEEN GNAWED INTO LID AND SHELLS ON SHELF EATEN BY RODENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/3/23.
  6. Complaint Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM & CENTER OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES AT SERVICE COUNTER AND NEAR REACH IN FREEZERS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 59. PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
      • PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2570233 1/25/23 NOT CORRECTED #38- STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 300 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON & UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER STAIRCASE LEADING TO 2ND FL. AND ON 2ND FL.BEHIND DESK AND IN BETWEEN WIRES,ON LEDGE IN BETWEEN GLASS WALL BEHIND SERVICE COUNTER, ON SALES FLOOR NEXT TO BAGGED ICE,ON & UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,POTATO CHIP DISPLAY BOX,ON LEDGES AND FLOOR UNDER REACH IN FREEZERS,REAR DELIVERY AREA, INSIDE OF INDIVIDUAL CANDY DISPLAY CONTAINERS NEAR REGISTER,REAR BUTCHER AREA IN HAND SINK CABINET AND NEXT TO GREASE TRAP. ALSO, RAT DROPPINGS NOTED IN WALK IN COOLER BEHIND MEAT STORAGE SHELVING UNIT IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER BEHIND PALLETS AND PRODUCE DISPLAY UNIT ON SALES FLOOR,MUST REMOVE MICE AND RAT DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/1/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
  7. Complaint

    12 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • OBSERVED HOT RUNNING WATER TEMPERATURE AT WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM HAND SINK AT 90.3F.MUST HAVE HOT WATER AT 100.0F.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON & UNDER FOOD STORAGE SHELVES,UNDER STAIRCASE LEADING TO 2ND FL. ON SALES FLOOR NEXT TO BAGGED ICE,REAR DISH WASHING AREA NEAR MOP BUCKET,REAR DELIVERY AREA, ALONG WALL BASES AND BEHIND ITEMS,IN WALK IN MEAT COOLER BEHIND PALLETS,REAR BUTCHER AREA NEAR HAND SINK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/25/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CIATTION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-2" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT AND REAR DOORS.MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RAW WOOD SURFACES ON SALES FLOOR DISPLAY UNITS AND REAR PRODUCE PREP AREA OVERHEAD SHELVES.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • MUST ELIMINATE CRATE USED FOR FOOD AND EQUIPMENT STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED SLOW DRAIN AT REAR MAIN PREP AREA HAND SINK MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A HOLE IN WALL OVER PRODUCE PREP TABLE.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  9. License

    3 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED ON THE 2nd FLOOR 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A).
    • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEST STRIPS FOR SANITING SOLUTION AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED WALLS ON THE 2nd FLOOR NOT FINISHED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO FINISH WALLS TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.
  10. License

    0 infractions

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