Bj's Market & Bakery
Last inspected: Mar 15, 2019
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BJ's Market & Bakery, located at 8734 S Stony Island Ave in Chicago, IL, had a high-risk inspection on March 15, 2019, with 4 major and 13 minor violations. Notable issues included management knowledge, procedures for vomiting and diarrheal events, and adequate handwashing facilities. While this recent inspection indicated significant concerns, the facility's historical pattern shows mostly low-risk outcomes across 38 prior inspections.
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Inspection History
Mar 15, 2019
Complaint
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Mar 5, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 13 minor violations.
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Mar 16, 2018
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Jun 8, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Mar 14, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jun 23, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
90
Jun 22, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Apr 21, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Mar 4, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Apr 22, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
78
Mar 30, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 19, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 16, 2014
Consultation
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 10, 2014
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Dec 3, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Aug 29, 2014
Consultation
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 19, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 11, 2014
Complaint
9 minor violations.
64
Mar 27, 2014
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Feb 4, 2014
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
70
Jan 27, 2014
Complaint
10 minor violations.
61
Aug 14, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 7, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 24, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Jun 21, 2013
Complaint
No violations found.
100
May 21, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 14, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
70
Mar 7, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Dec 18, 2012
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Jul 20, 2012
Complaint
12 minor violations.
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May 31, 2012
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Apr 10, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Oct 20, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
May 24, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
82
Apr 5, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jun 16, 2010
Special Events (Festivals)
4 minor violations.
82
May 12, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 25, 2010
Special Events (Festivals)
5 minor violations.
78
Violations — Mar 15, 2019 Inspection
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS LOCATED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED A HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED AT THE FRONT SERVING AREA AND AN ADDITIONAL HAND WASHING SINK IS NEEDED BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT ACROSS FROM THE WALK IN FREEZER IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED FOODS OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF THE FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.11(B:5) OBSERVED AN ALLERGEN WARNING IS NEEDED ON THE PREPACKAGED DESSERTS (THAT CONTAIN EGGS OR DAIRY) THAT ARE FOR SALE AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLERGEN WARNING LABEL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;B;D) OBSERVED EQUIPMENT BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS LOCATED IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS NEED TO BE CLEANED AND THE MIXER MUST BE CLEANED AS WELL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE LEFT SIDE FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A LEAK ON THE PIPE UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 OBSERVED WATER AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM AND THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM MUST CONTINOUSLY RUN FOR AT LEAST 15 SECONDS AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED A CLOSED RECEPTACLE IS NEEDED INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED CRACK ON THE FLOOR TILES IN VARIOUS AREAS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE RE-GROUTED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FOOD PREP AREA NEED TO BE CLEANED UNDER ALL SHELVES AND BEHIND AND UNDER ALL OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED ITEMS BEING STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES FROM THE GROUND.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THRU OUT THE REAR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OR REPLACE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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