J'S CORNER HOT DOG

3845 N ELSTON AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60618 · Restaurant

14 inspections

1. CanvassNov 4, 2025

   4 infractions

   • 45. SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
     • OBSERVED DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING STORED IN THE REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS AND STORE SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES OUTSIDE OF PROHIBITED AREAS SUCH AS TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE REAR KITCHEN AREA TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED BY ICE AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF ICE AND OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
     • OBSERVED INDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS BEYOND FEASIBLE CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD INDOOR WASTE RECEPTACLE AND REPLACE WITH NEW RECEPTACLE MADE OF A DURABLE, NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED WALL BENEATH STEAM TABLE IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA TO BE SOILED WITH DRIED GREASE AND OTHER DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND OTHER PHYSICAL FACILITIES AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF SOIL AND MAINTAIN.
2. Canvass Re-InspectionDec 30, 2024

   1 infraction

   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERIVCE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
3. CanvassDec 17, 2024

   4 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • OBSERVED BROKEN THERMOMETER IN FRONT MINI REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO GYROS SPIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED PEST CONTROL PROVIDER, RECEIVE SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED DOCUMENTS ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
   • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
     • OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERIVCE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
4. Complaint Re-InspectionMar 22, 2022

   1 infraction

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • 5-204.11--OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C).
5. ComplaintMar 15, 2022

   8 infractions

   • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
     • OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. HAND WASHING SINKS MUST BE CONVENIENTLY ACCESSIBLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
     • OBSERVED NO EVIDENCE OF 2 PEST CONTROL SERVICES WITHIN THE LAST YEAR. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS SHALL CONTRACT WITH A LICENSED EXTERMINATOR WHO SHALL PROVIDE INSECT AND VERMIN SERVICES AT THE ESTABLISHMENT AT LEAST TWICE A YEAR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE AND MAINTAIN AN UPDATED LOG BOOK THAT INCLUDES A COPY OF IDPH LICENSE NUMBER FOR SAID PEST CONTROL COMPANY. ALL INFORMATION IN THE LOG BOOKS SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE MONTHS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020 (C)
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • OBSERVED DRIED USED SPONGES IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CHANGE SPONGES REGULARLY.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED STAINED AND DEEPLY SCRATCHED CUTTING BOARD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARD
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • OBSERVED DAMANGED GASKET ON FREEZER CHEST DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE GASKETS.
   • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
     • MEAT FOUND STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CRACKED AND MISSING TILES AROUND TOILET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILES.
   • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
     • FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE IS EXPIRED AS OF 9/6/2021. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES ARE UP TO DATE ON FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
6. CanvassNov 26, 2019

   3 infractions

   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • SOME VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ITEMS MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE ALL VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • STAND UP REACH IN PREP COOLER (TRUE COOLER) MISSING THERMOMETER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER OR SAID COOLER.
   • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
     • METAL STEM THERMOMETER NOT CALIBRATED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
7. CanvassSep 19, 2017

   3 infractions

   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
   • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
     • OBSERVED ONE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • FOUND ONE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST HAVE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
8. CanvassJun 27, 2016

   3 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT REACH-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED ICE AND FROST FROM ALL SHELVING RACKS INSIDE FREEZER.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REPAIR DIFFICULT TO CLOSE FAUCET HANDLES AT THE RESTROOM HAND SINK.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • MUST REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES FROM THE INSIDE OF THE 2-SLIDING DOOR COOLER IN THE FRONT AREA.
9. CanvassOct 27, 2015

   3 infractions

   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE SPILLS,
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
   • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
     • NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING IN ILLINOIS CERTIFICATES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, MUST PROVIDE,
10. CanvassSep 10, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD-UP,
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • MUST CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, REMOVE ALL GREASE SPILLS,
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,
11. CanvassSep 13, 2013

    0 infractions

12. CanvassNov 27, 2012

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BROKEN CUTTING BOARD.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP ON ALL FREEZERS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE, ALSO MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE CABINETS AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AT FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA, NOTED DUST BUILD-UP.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST SEAL/REPAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP UNDER 3PART SINK.
13. ComplaintSep 13, 2011

    5 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, MICROWAVE OVENS AND STORAGE SHELVES, AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS FROM SHELVES AND OTHER EQUIPMENT.
    • 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. EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEBRIS, MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND WALLS BEHIND AND ON SIDES OF SAME EQUIPMENT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES THU-OUT REAR STORAGE/DISH WASHING AREA, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
14. CanvassSep 15, 2010

    3 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.OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON REAR FLOOR UNDER HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.OBSERVED ONE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD REAR PREP AREA INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
    • 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.OBSERVED THE P-TRAP LEAKING AT REAR HAND SINK INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.