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J.J. PEPPERS

659 W 31ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60616 · CONVENIENCE STORE

Inspection summary

J.J. PEPPERS has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since January 27, 2012. The most recent inspection, on July 8, 2015, found no infractions.

1 of 4 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 temperature control and Pests.

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 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 17, 2014. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • 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 once on July 10, 2014. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 6 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on July 17, 2014. 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 once on July 10, 2014. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

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.

4 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE OF TEN DOORS TO FRONT SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR DOOR SO IT CLOSES COMPLETELY.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN STORE; REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED. ALSO SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLES IN WALL UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER WHERE COFFEE AND SLUSHY MACHINE LOCATED.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN COOLER; PROVIDE.
  3. Complaint

    8 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND AMBIENT AIR TEMP OF WALK-IN COOLER STORING DAIRY PRODUCTS AT 49.9F. INSTRUCTED THAT UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS PRODUCTS AT 40F OR BELOW. MUST HAVE UNIT SERVICED AND FAX A LETTER TO 312 746-8040 REQUESTING A REINSPECTION TO HAVE UNIT APPROVED TO STORE DAIRY PRODUCTS INSIDE TO SELL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND DAIRY PRODUCTS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AT 51.1F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL MILK AND PACKAGED LUNCHABLES MUST BE MAINTAINED AT A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. MILK, MILK BASED PRODUCTS, BUTTER AND LUNCHABLES WERE ALL DISGARDED AT THIS TIME. AMOUNT DISGARDED INCLUDED 22 GALLONS OF MILK, 11 HALF GALLONS OF MILK, 6 PINT SIZE MILK, 3 HALF PINTS MILK, 10 16 OUNCE BOTTLES OF MILK, 2 PINTS OF HALF AND HALF, 2 QUARTS OF HALF AND HALF, 9 14 OUNCE BOTTLES OF MUSCLE MILK, 4 11 OUNCE BOTTLES OF MUSCLE MILK, 5 16 OUNCE CONTAINERS OF BUTTER AND 5 3.4 OUNCE PACKAGES OF LUNCHABLES. VALUE $200.00 DISGARDED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS ARE NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED. A ONE INCH GAP IS LOCATED AT BOTTOM OF BOTH DOORS; MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ONE OF TEN DOORS TO FRONT SIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER THAT IS ACCESSIBLE TO CUSTOMERS DOES NOT CLOSE PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR DOOR SO IT CLOSES COMPLETELY.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS UNDER SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN WALK-IN COOLER FROM FLOOR SIX INCHES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN STORE; REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED. ALSO SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. SEAL HOLES IN WALL UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER WHERE COFFEE AND SLUSHY MACHINE LOCATED.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER IS NEEDED FOR WALK-IN COOLER; PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN BOTH STORAGE ROOMS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
  4. Canvass

    3 infractions

    • 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
      • FOUND WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES. (AMBIENT 55.8F, 56.2F.) CRITICAL VIOILATION. CITATION ISSUED. COOLER TAGGED.
    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. 56 GALLONS OF MILK AT 54.3F, 55.2F, AND 56.1F. 20 QUARTS OF MILK AT 56.1F AND 56.2F. 35 PINTS CHOCOLATE MILK AT 56.7F AND 58.3F. 9DOZEN EGGS AT 58.2F AND 56.1F. 2 POUNDS OF HAM AT 55.3F. 4 POUNDS OF CHEESE AT 55.3F AND 58.1F. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. APPROXIMATELY 550 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD DISPOSED. MONETARY VALUE AT $400.00.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • FOUND 3COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN. FOUND INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN.(WALLS)

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