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J.J. FOOD MART

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

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass

    11 infractions

    • 7. WASH AND RINSE WATER: CLEAN AND PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • Observed hot water temperature at 84.1 degrees f at the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to repair and maintain so hot water temperature is between 110-120 degrees f at the three compartment sink where multi use items are washed,rinsed and sanitized. Critical violation 7-38-030.
    • 13. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT INFESTATION, NO BIRDS, TURTLES OR OTHER ANIMALS
      • Observed rodent infestation- found 200 rat droppings under the 5 door freezer unit and 75 mouse droppings in the rear by the hot water heater and throughout sales floor. Instructed facility to remove all pests and evidence, clean affected areas, must contact a licensed pest control provider for service, and to maintain. Also found back door with an approximate 1 inch gap along bottom edge. Instructed facility to repair so it is tight fitting and maintain. Critical violation 7-38-020.
    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • Observed food not protected: observed raw meats in the freezer unsealed and unlabeled stored in an incorrect order in regards to final cooking temperature. Instructed to correct and maintain. Also noted open food items such as burger patties, salt pork and unknown meat stored inside a customer reach in cooler. Must store all open foods in an area protected from the public. Serious violation 7-38-005.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • Previous minor violations not corrected from report # 2069792, dated 7-13-17: Violation 32- "INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DEFROST INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER." Violation 33- "CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT COOLER, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SLICER, KNIFE RACK, DISPLAY SHELVES, CABINETS UNDER FRONT BEVERAGE AREA." Violation 34- "REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR CUTTING SAW IN MEAT PREP AREA." Violation 35- "CLEAN WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED SINK AND FRYERS, GRILL IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA." Violation 36- "REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE GRINDER IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM." Violation 41- "REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE." Instructed facility to correct all and maintain. Serious violation 7-42-090.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Observed the meat saw, the coolers, and cutting boards to be dirty. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Observed the floor in poor repair throughout rear dish area and prep areas- found floor compromised/weakened and holes near meat display cooler and in various other spots in floor near hot water heater. Instructed facility to repair and enforce and maintain. Observed missing floor tiles throughout the store aisles. Instructed facility to repair and maintain. Observed dirt and debris on the floors under and around equipment throughout facility. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Observed water stained ceiling tiles in various areas as well as missing ceiling tiles. Instructed facility to replace and maintain. Observed a hole in the washroom ceiling. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Observed a missing light shield above the three compartment sink. Instructed facility to install and maintain. Replace all missing or cracked light shields. Also clean interior of light shields and remove dead insects.
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • Instructed facility to install a proper self closing device on the washroom door.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Must provide stoppers for each compartment at the three compartment sink.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Observed unused articles and items in the rear near the hot water heater and bathroom. Instructed facility to remove items and if in use relocate to prep area near handsink. Organize remaining items and store six inches off floors and walls and maintain. Also remove clutter inside the unused walk in cooler and the unused coffee vending machines and coffee makers near the front door.
  3. Complaint Re-Inspection

    9 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL ALL PACKAGED CAKES DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN COOLER.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DEFROST INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT COOLER, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SLICER, KNIFE RACK, DISPLAY SHELVES, CABINETS UNDER FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR CUTTING SAW IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED SINK AND FRYERS, GRILL IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE GRINDER IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM SEASONINGS UNDER PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
  4. Complaint

    13 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • PREP COOLER NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 69.8F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. PREP COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POLISH 69.4F, HOT DOGS, 69.2F, EGGS 69.1F, SOUR CREAM 68.9F STORED IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD 20LBS AND $30 OF FOOD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRTICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED OVER 20 FLYING INSECTS IN PREP, STORAGE, SALES AND WASHROOM AREAS, 10 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP DISPLAY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED CHICKEN 168.7F, GROUND BEEF 165.2F, DELI AND FRESH MEAT PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL ALL PACKAGED CAKES DISPLAYED FOR SALE IN COOLER.
    • 31. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
      • INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTALL AN ATTACHED METAL DRAINBOARD ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. DEFROST INTERIOR OF MEAT DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF MEAT COOLER, PREP TABLES, SINKS, SLICER, KNIFE RACK, DISPLAY SHELVES, CABINETS UNDER FRONT BEVERAGE AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES NEAR CUTTING SAW IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN WALLS NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT AND EXPOSED SINK AND FRYERS, GRILL IN PREP AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE GRINDER IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • REMOVE ALL SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN STORAGE AREAS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. SEPARATE CLEANING EQUIPMENT FROM SEASONINGS UNDER PREP TABLE IN MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
  5. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER AISLE SHELVING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING TILE MISSING OVER HOT WATER TANK NEEDS TO BE INSTALLED.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • LIGHT SHIELD MISSING OVER HOT WATER TANK NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REMOVE CLUTTER AROUND HOT WATER TANK.
  6. Consultation

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED DELI MEAT SLICER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS DIRTY IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED PREMISES DEEP FRY'S CHICKEN. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OVER FRYER. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN CORNER BY THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • OBSERVED OWNER SMOKING INSIDE THE STORE AT THE FRONT COUNTER. ALSO NOTED ASHES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. CITATION ISSUED #7-32-015.
  7. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • NOTED DELI MEAT SLICER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS DIRTY IN THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED MISSING CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. ALSO CLEAN WALL BEHIND FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED PREMISES DEEP FRY'S CHICKEN. MUST PROVIDE PROPER VENTILATION OVER FRYER. ALSO MUST PROVIDE A DRAIN BOARD FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • NOTED CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND IN CORNER BY THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
    • 70. NO SMOKING REGULATIONS
      • OBSERVED OWNER SMOKING INSIDE THE STORE AT THE FRONT COUNTER. ALSO NOTED ASHES IN THE TOILET ROOM AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. Smoking shall be prohibited in all public places except in designated smoking areas. CITATION ISSUED #7-32-015.
  8. License Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • NOTED FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER RUSTED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED A LEAK AT THE FIXTURE OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.
  9. License

    1 infraction

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • PREMISES HAS NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL SINKS. NO CITATION ISSUED.