Chef Aj's Carry Out
Last inspected: Jan 15, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged seven inspections at Chef Aj's Carry Out, the earliest from 2011. The most recent visit was on Jan 15, 2015. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 15, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around three violations each.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Jan 15, 2015
Routine
No violations found.
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Mar 28, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 21, 2014
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AND/OR PROOF OF CERTIFICATION AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. OWNER HAS A CERTIFICATE POSTED BUT WAS NOT PRESENT DURING INSPECTION AND EMPLOYEES SAY THAT THEY TOOK THE CLASS BUT HAVE NO PROOF OF THAT OR A CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE PROOF AND/OR PERSON WITH CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM JAN. 17, 2013 AS INSTRUCTED. #33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, KNIFE RACK AND ICE MACHINE. #34 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. #42 ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST CORRECT THE ABOVE BY MARCH 28, 2014. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, KNIFE RACK AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REPLACE LOOSE WALL COVING IN WASHROOM AT LOWER WALL AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK AT LOWER WALL. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS AND VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Jan 17, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, KNIFE RACK AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS IN CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Oct 14, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 16, 2011
License
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 50 RAT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS, AND RECOMMEND PEST CONTROL TO SERVICE PREMISES. ALSO, INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DIAGRAM FOR BAIT STATION/GLUE BOARD LOCATIONS ON PREMISES. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: LARGE METAL FOOD TRAYS UNABLE TO SUBMERGE INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LARGER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK TO SUBMERGE ALL MULTI USE ITEMS AND OR REMOVE LARGE TRAYS AND REPLACE WITH SMALLER FOOD TRAYS THAT ARE ABLE TO FIT INSIDE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. SERIOUS 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SODA FOUNTAIN UNIT AND PROVIDE ALL EQUIPMENT USED FOR BUSINESS OPERATIONS. SEAL RAW WOOD TRIM AROUND DOOR TO FURNACE ROOM IN PREP AREA. REPLACE BROKEN GASKET AT AUTO SHAM HOT HOLDING UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF OVEN, UNDER GRILL, AND UNDER AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. REMOVE STAINS FROM FRONT PLATFORM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. REPLACE CRACKED FLOOR TILES BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ON 1ST. FLOOR, THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, AND STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL ALL OPENINGS, CRACKS/CREVICES INSIDE FURNACE CLOSET, UPPER WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, UNDER HAND WASH SINK AT PREP AREA, REMOVE EXCESS FOAM FROM BOTTOM OF PIPES NEXT TO UTILITY SINK AND BEHIND PREP COOLER, SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AT WALL INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND AROUND PIPING IN FURNACE CLOSET. REPAIR CRACKED WALL SECTIONS IN TOILET ROOM, SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL IN TOILET ROOM AND AT UPPER WALLS IN BASEMENT TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. PROVIDE CEILING PANEL IN FURNACE CLOSET. CLEAN FAN GUARDS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE AND PROVIDE LIGHT BULBS AT VENTILATION HOOD AND BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. CLEAN AROUND GARBAGE DUMPSTER AND WASTE GREASE RECEPTACLE TO REMOVE LITTTER AND WEEDS. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR AND WALKWAY BY BASEMENT. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM BASEMENT, ELEVATE UNUSED DOORS, MATERIALS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALL. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. PROVIDE HOOKS TO PROPERLY STORE MOPS AND BROOMS OFF FLOOR BY UTIITY SINK.
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Sep 6, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chef Aj's Carry Out last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chef Aj's Carry Out on file is from Jan 15, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chef Aj's Carry Out?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Chef Aj's Carry Out.
Has Chef Aj's Carry Out's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Chef Aj's Carry Out have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Chef Aj's Carry Out 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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