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J.D. CONGRESS

5925 W DIVERSEY AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60639 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

J.D. CONGRESS has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since March 5, 2015. The most recent inspection, on March 15, 2018, found no infractions.

3 of 9 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 temperature control.

The last 2 inspections in a row found no infractions. Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 9, 2017. 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on August 9, 2017. 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 17 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on August 9, 2017. 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 5 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on August 9, 2017. 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 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on August 9, 2017. For example: * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

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.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  3. Canvass

    12 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND PREP TABLE,BEHIND GLASS REACH IN COOLER,UNDER CRATES WITH PIZZA BOXES STORED ON TOP IN BETWEEN PIZZA OVEN,POP CRATES,ON SHELF NEXT TO FILE CABINET,IN CLOSET,IN ELECTRICAL CLOSET,ALONG WALL BEHIND TIRE AND LADDER,BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,BEHIND TOOL BOX,ON WALL LEDGE BEHIND STORAGE CABINET,IN EMPLOYEES TOILET ROOM.3- DEAD MICE ON GLUE BOARD UNDER UNUSED POP DISPENSER AND ON FLOOR IN CLOSET.ALSO APPX. 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS IN DISH WASHING AREA.APPX. "3/4-1" GAP IN CENTER OF FRONT DOOR,REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM AND SIDE.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENTS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/9/17.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 19. OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ENCRUSTED ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND TALL WEEDS NEXT TO GREASE & GARBAGE CONTAINER.MUST REMOVE GREASE AND TALL WEEDS FROM REAR AREA AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW AND NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (MASHED POTATOES,PIZZA,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND POST CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE AND BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(SERIOUS 7-38-012)
    • 28. * INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS
      • OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS TO VIEW FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION.A NEW SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE GIVEN TO POST AT THIS TIME.(7-42-010B)
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE NEXT TO 1- COMP SINK,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT(FRYERS,COOLERS,SINKS,ETC),EXHAUST AND PERSONAL FANS,PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP AREAS & WALK IN COOLER AND FLOOR DRAINS.MUST REMOVE ICE FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,FILTERS AT HOOD.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,DAMAGED DOOR TRIM AT REAR DOOR FRAME.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKY FAUCET AND PIPE AND REMOVE TAPE FROM FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR WALK IN COOLER.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED REAR PREP AREA AND DINING AREA,MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN CLOSETS AND ELECTRICAL CLOSET.
  4. Canvass Re-Inspection

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, #10 CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES, NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, OVENS, FRYER DOORS, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT STOVE, FRYERS, ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER IN THREE SPOTS, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED ALL WALLS AND CEILINGS NOT CLEAN THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED. ALSO IN BASEMENT.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO GIVEN ON MAY 24,2016, VISIT.
  5. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED 45 MICE DROPPINGS IN BEHIND UNUSED COOLER FRONT BAR, ELECTRICAL ROOM, AND REAR STORAGE AREA. ALSO 10 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT BAR SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, OUT SIDE FRONT OF BUILDING HIT BY CAR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED. HAVE PEST CONTROL RETURN FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012a.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED THE WALK-IN FREEZER NOT MAINTAINED EXCESSIVE ICE AT COMPRESSOR/AND 1ST. FAN STUCK IN THE EXCESSIVE ICE, NEED TO HAVE REPAIR, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS, #10 CAN OPENER, PREP TABLES NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, OVENS, FRYER DOOR. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT STOE, FRYER,ETC.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS THRU OUT AND BASEMENT NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE BIG CHUNK OF EXCESSIVE ICE ON THE WALK-IN FREEZER FLLOR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED ALL WALLS AND CEILING NOT CLEAN THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/REPAINT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED MUCH CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND UTENSILS INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFO. AT THIS TIME.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • FOUND FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.MUST STORE INVERTED.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMNET SINK AT FRONT BAR AREAS.
  7. License Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMNET SINK AT FRONT BAR AREAS.
  8. License

    5 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FOUND REAR EXIT DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED. (ABOUT 1/4 INCH GAP AT SIDES OF REAR EXIT DOOR) FOUND ABOUT 15 MICE DROPPINGS AT ELECTRIC STORAGE SPACE. (MAIN KITCHEN) SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • FOUND ALL SINKS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SINKS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT DEEP FRYER AREAS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AT DEEP FRYER AREAS AND THROUGHOUT BUSINESS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND EXHAUST VENT AT WOMAN'S RESTROOM NOT WORKING.MUST PROVIDE EXHAUST AT WOMAN'S RESTROOM. FOUND NO GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINAGE PIPING. MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT FRONT OF PREMISES.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • FOUND NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE 2 REACH IN COOLERS. MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE 2 THERMOMETERS FOR REACH IN COOLERS.
  9. License

    0 infractions

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