Books a Million — Joe Muggs

144 S Clark St, Chicago, IL 60603

Grocery / Market

Last inspected: Jun 24, 2016

100

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2011, Books a Million — Joe Muggs has five inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Jun 24, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Books a Million — Joe Muggs's record stops at Jun 24, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near one violation per visit.

“* certified food manager on site” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Books a Million — Joe Muggs on the better side of that line. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

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Inspection History

Jun 24, 2016

Routine

No violations found.

100

Jan 29, 2015

Routine

1 minor violation.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ONE ON THE PREMISES WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (MILK) IS BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

Sep 30, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: GASKETS FOR STAND UP COOLER NOT CLEAN BETWEEN FOLDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CHIPPED WALL NEXT TO PREP COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

Feb 14, 2013

Routine

4 minor violations.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AT BOTH STAFF RESTROOMS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDED MISSING SINK STOPPER AT 3COMP SINK.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS IN THE REAR ROOM 6INCHES OFF THE FLOOR AT ALL TIMES.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD PREP STAFF MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES IN FOOD PREP AREAS.

Feb 14, 2011

Routine

2 minor violations.

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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD AND SANITATION MGR ON SITE WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS( SEAMING MILK AND SMOOTHIES ), INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: STANDING WATER UNDER 3 COMP SINK, CASES OF SODA STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MGR TO KEEP FLOOR DRY AS POSSIBLE, AND KEEP ALL FOOD ITEMS STORED OFF FLOOR.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Books a Million — Joe Muggs last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Books a Million — Joe Muggs on file is from Jun 24, 2016. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Books a Million — Joe Muggs?

Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Books a Million — Joe Muggs.

Has Books a Million — Joe Muggs' inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Books a Million — Joe Muggs have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Books a Million — Joe Muggs means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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