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J & J FAST FOOD

1358 E 75TH ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

J & J FAST FOOD has been inspected 10 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 23, 2010. The most recent inspection, on October 14, 2015, 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: Food source, labelling and allergens.

The last 5 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.

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2013. For example: FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

  • 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 27 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • 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 7 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded once on September 15, 2011. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

  • Other findingsLower risk

    Findings that do not fit the categories above, such as follow-ups that confirm an earlier violation was corrected, or requirements specific to this type of facility.

    Recorded 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on April 3, 2013. For example: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

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. Consultation

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    0 infractions

  4. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  5. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Complaint

    9 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 8-30-12 NOT CORRECTED: -30-. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS).-32- : MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR AT HAND SINK VANITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRTY AND WORN CONTACT PAPER FROM ALL SHELVES ON SITE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES. MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT LARGE PREP COOLER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR.-33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND GRILL AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,PIPING AND CORDS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE DIRT,GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND, AND MOP SINKS. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.-34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND IN WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND EXTREME DIRT.-35-MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.-38-MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR REMOVE ALL OTHER ITEMS FROM OVERHEAD SHELF AND USE IT TO STORE CLEAN DISHES.-38- FRYER AND GYRO MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION THAT PROPERLY COVERS ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE.-41-MUST REMOVE ALL EXTREME CLUTTER FROM PREMISES. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOLERS.-44- OBSERVED CUSTOMERS ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA. MUST RESTRICT ACCESS TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY. CITATION # H0000 84099-14 ISSUED FOR NON COMPLIIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • SEE VIOLATION #29
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEE VIOLATION #29.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • SEE VIOLATION #29
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEE VIOLATION #29.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • SEE VIOLATION #29.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEE VIOLATION #29
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • SEE VIOLATION #29.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • SEE VIOLATION #29.
  7. Short Form Complaint

    13 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED KNIVES AND OTHER FOOD UTENSILS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • : MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOORS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS AND AT HAND SINK VANITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRTY AND WORN CONTACT PAPER AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL SHELVES ON SITE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES. MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT LARGE PREP COOLER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR AND TOP OF FRONT DOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND GRILL AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,PIPING AND CORDS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE DIRT,GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND,MOP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND WORN AREAS OF THE FLOOR. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND IN WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND EXTREME DIRT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPAINT AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP & MOP SINKS. MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (HAS NO PLACE TO STORE CLEAN DISHES, OVERHEAD SHELF BEING USED AS STORAGE) FRYER AND GYRO MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION THAT PROPERLY COVERS ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL EXTREME CLUTTER FROM PREMISES. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOLERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CUT DOWN TALL IN WEEDS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE DIRTY WASH CLOTHS FROM PREP COOLER. MUST STORE DIRTY CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED. MUST ALSO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND OTHER FOOD UTENSILS.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED CUSTOMERS ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA. MUST RESTRICT ACCESS TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY
  8. Short Form Complaint

    11 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • PROPERLY WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE SOILED KNIVES AND OTHER FOOD UTENSILS.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOORS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS AND AT HAND SINK VANITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRTY AND WORN CONTACT PAPER AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL SHELVES ON SITE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES. MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT LARGE PREP COOLER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR AND TOP OF FRONT DOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND GRILL AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,PIPING AND CORDS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE DIRT,GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND,MOP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND WORN AREAS OF THE FLOOR. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND IN WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND EXTREME DIRT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPAINT AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP & MOP SINKS. MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (HAS NO PLACE TO STORE CLEAN DISHES, OVERHEAD SHELF BEING USED AS STORAGE) FRYER AND GYRO MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION THAT PROPERLY COVERS ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL EXTREME CLUTTER FROM PREMISES. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOLERS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE DIRTY WASH CLOTHS FROM PREP COOLER. MUST STORE DIRTY CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED. MUST ALSO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES AND OTHER FOOD UTENSILS.
    • 44. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IN THE FOOD-PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED CUSTOMERS ENTERING FOOD PREP AREA. MUST RESTRICT ACCESS TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
  9. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012. (HOT CHEESE)
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • MUST LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOORS AT BOTH PREP COOLERS AND AT HAND SINK VANITY. MUST REMOVE ALL DIRTY AND WORN CONTACT PAPER AND ALUMINUM FOIL FROM ALL SHELVES ON SITE. MUST PAINT OR SEAL ALL RAW WOOD SHELVES. MUST REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARD AT LARGE PREP COOLER. SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR AND TOP OF FRONT DOOR.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND GRILL AND REMOVE EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS,HANDLES,PIPING AND CORDS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS AND PREP TABLES AND REMOVE DIRT,GRIME AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE HAND,MOP AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR ALL BROKEN FLOOR TILES AND WORN AREAS OF THE FLOOR. MUST MAKE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND IN WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND EXTREME DIRT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND REPAINT AS NEEDED. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT WASHROOM DOOR.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP & MOP SINKS. MUST REPAIR HEAVILY LEAKING PIPES UNDER MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK. MUST INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. (HAS NO PLACE TO STORE CLEAN DISHES, OVERHEAD SHELF BEING USED AS STORAGE) FRYER AND GYRO MACHINE NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION. MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION THAT PROPERLY COVERS ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OR REMOVE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL EXTREME CLUTTER FROM PREMISES. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOORS. REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOLERS.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • OBSERVED AN EMPTY CIGAR BOX BEING USED AS AN ASHTRAY. FOUND A CIGAR BOX ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER CUTTING BOARD WITH ASHES AND A CIGARETTE BUTT INSIDE. MUST REMOVE ALL ASHTRAYS FROM ANY AREA WHERE SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020C.
  10. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,HOOD,COOLERS.

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