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J & J FOOD

1005 W 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60621 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

J & J FOOD has been inspected 5 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 16, 2010. The most recent inspection, on March 8, 2013, found no infractions.

1 of 5 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 and Food source, labelling and allergens.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 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 11 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • 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 March 6, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on March 6, 2013. For example: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION 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.

5 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED:-30-40 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES FOUND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND BASEBOARDS THROUGHOUT, UNDERNEATH LOWER DISPLAY SHELVES AND CHIP RACKS ON SALES FLOOR, ON DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS, REPAIR FRONT DOOR WHICH HAS A HUGE ROUND HOLE(2X2 INCHES) AT RIGHT LOWER SECTION AS WELL A 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH AT THE BOTTOM. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST ALSO REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL FOR NON COMPLIANCE 7-42-090..
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • see VIOLATION #14
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL SANDWICHES PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE LABELED, AND ALL LABELED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS MUST ALSO STATE THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST FINISH CLEANING THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA(MEAT SAW, MEAT SLICER, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK, SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE, EXPOSED HAND SINK, SOAP DISPENSER), DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, PLASTIC SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR, FIXTURES IN WASHROOM. AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN CRAWL SPACE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • FINISH CLEANING ALL DUSTY CEILING/WALL VENTS. PAINT LOWER SECTIONS OF WALLS IN WASHROOM, CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND BASE BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
  3. Complaint

    10 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES FOUND SCATTERED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS THROUGHOUT, UNDERNEATH LOWER DISPLAY SHELVES AND CHIP RACKS ON SALES FLOOR, AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND IN FLOORS, WALLS AND CEILINGS, REPAIR FRONT DOOR WHICH HAS A HUGE ROUND HOLE(2X2 INCHES) AT RIGHT LOWER SECTION AS WELL A 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH AT THE BOTTOM. DOOR MUST BE TIGHT-FITTING AT THE BOTTOM TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. MUST ALSO REQUEST VISIT FROM PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 9-18-12 NOT CORRECTED: -34-FLOOR FRONT,SIDE AND REAR POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.-36-NEED LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • ALL SANDWICHES PREPARED AND PACKAGED ON PREMISES MUST BE LABELED, AND ALL LABELED PRE-PACKAGED FOODS MUST ALSO STATE THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL EQUIPMENT IN FOOD PREP AREA(MEAT SAW, MEAT SLICER, MICROWAVE OVEN, KNIFE RACK, SHELF ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, PREP TABLE, EXPOSED HAND SINK, SOAP DISPENSER), DISPLAY SHELVES ON SALES FLOOR, PLASTIC SHELVING IN REACH-IN COOLERS ON SALES FLOOR, FIXTURES IN WASHROOM. AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES THROUGHOUT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • SEE #29
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN CRAWL SPACE IN FOOD PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN ALL DUSTY CEILING/WALL VENTS. PAINT LOWER SECTIONS OF WALLS IN WASHROOM, CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS AND BASE BOARDS IN FOOD PREP AND REAR STORAGE AREAS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • SEE #29.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE 3 METAL STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST DISCARD DIRTY MOP WATER FROM BUCKETS, CLEAN MOPS AND STORE THEM UPRIGHT TO AIR DRY TO ELIMINATE PEST BREEDING.
  4. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WALK-IN COOLER NEED TO REMOVE RUST.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER, CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOOR FRONT,SIDE AND REAR POOR REPAIR NEED TO REPAIR AND REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • RESEAL NEW PLASTER WALL IN RESTROOM.REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NEED LIGHT SHIELDS REAR PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
  5. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER THE SHELVES IN STORE HAS DUST BUILDUP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 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. FOUND A HOLE IN PIPE UNDER THE UTILITY SINK AND WATER GOING INTO A BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

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