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J J PEPPERS FOOD STORE

4800 N SHERIDAN RD, CHICAGO, IL 60640 · Grocery Store

Inspection summary

J J PEPPERS FOOD STORE has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since April 16, 2011. The most recent inspection, on March 16, 2020, found no infractions.

2 of 8 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: Protecting food from contamination, Cleaning and sanitizing and Pests.

The number of infractions per inspection has stayed roughly the same over time.

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.

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2012. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 10, 2012. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • 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 April 20, 2011. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded once on August 10, 2012. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

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

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.

8 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED DUST BUILD/FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE CABINETS AT COFFEE AND SODA MACHINE AREA. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL CABINETS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • 2-COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR/NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • SEE REPORT DATED ON 08/10/12
  4. Canvass

    9 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE.OBSERVED 3 BOXES OF CEREAL DATED 8/3 & 1 BAG OF COOKIES DATED 7/29.MUST ROTATE STOCK DAILY.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED AT THIS TIME.APPX 2LBS. $21.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED 3- COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP INTO ALL OTHER COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER IS RUNNING IN SINK.MUST REPAIR & MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-030)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON REACH IN PREPACKAGED LUNCHEON MEATS,WALK IN BEER COOLER,REACH IN FREEZER.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS ON SALES FLOOR & BEER WALK IN COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN LOWER CABINETS,3- COMP SINK,POP DISPLAY UNITS,ICE DISPENSER ON SODA MACHINE,ALL SHELVING UNITS,COUNTER TOPS,WINDOW SILLS,BEER WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST DEFROST SMALL FREEZER.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN CEILING IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WALLS IN REAR IN POOR REPAIR,LOOSE & MISSING WALL BASES IN REAR AREAMUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN SAME AREAS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ELEVATE & ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
  5. Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS FOR SLICED CAKE STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY SERVING CASE.(FOOD INGREDIENT AND ADDRESS WERE FOOD IS BAKED).
    • 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. THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SLOWLY DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
  6. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #169534.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT 169534.
    • 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.//VIOLATION REMAINING SEE REPORT #169534
  8. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 4. SOURCE OF CROSS CONTAMINATION CONTROLLED I.E. CUTTING BOARDS, FOOD HANDLERS, UTENSILS, ETC
      • All food shall be protected from contamination and the elements, and so shall all food equipment, containers, utensils, food contact surfaces and devices, and vehicles. oBSERVED BLACK SLIM SUBSTANCE INSIDE UPPER PANEL WATER RESERVIOR WHERE ICE IS MADE. ICE (FOOD) CONTAMINATED BY BLACK SLIMS DRIPING INTO IT. aLL ICE DISCARDED MACHINE TAGGED HELP FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL CDPH CONTACTED AT (312) 746-8030 FOR TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-005 (a) H0000-71483. RIGHTSIDE SODA DISPENSING NOT CLEAN. SODA NOZZLES WITH BROWN SLIM SUBSTANCE CONTAMINATING DISPENSED SODA MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. OPEN 1/2 INCH GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 5 DAYS TO CORRECT. 7-38-020 H000071483
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED NOT ACCESSIBLE TO WASH, RINSE, SANITIZE. FILLED WITH CLUTTER & EXTREMELY DIRTY MUST CLEAN, MAKE ACCESSIVE. SERIOUS CITATION 7-38-030 H000071484
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PERVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 12-8-08 #153666 NOT CORRECTED #34-MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST ELEVATE ALL STOCK 6" OFF FLOOR THROUGHTOUT . #41-MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECCESSARY ARTICLES FROM PREMISES. SERIOUS CITATION 7-42-090, H000071484
    • 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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DEBRIS
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOLIET ROOM DOOR MUST HAVE SELF-CLOSING DEVICE .

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