Cj's Chicken
Last inspected: Mar 3, 2020
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Score
Public records show four inspections at Cj's Chicken stretching back to 2019. The most recent visit was on Mar 3, 2020. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. Cj's Chicken's record stops at Mar 3, 2020, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
That's lower than the typical Chicago restaurant, which scores around 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.
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Inspection History
Mar 3, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL CHILD IN THE PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS SHALL BE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PERSONS unnecessary to the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation, FOOD storage, or WAREWASHING areas. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WHITE BUCKETS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND BOXES OF INSULATED CUPS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNUSED AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 22, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN A PAN ON THE PREP TABLE UNDER A HEAT LAMP AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (109.4 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING SHOULD BE 135 DEGREE F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 2 LB OF CHICKEN AND $15 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER OF BUCKETS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BOXES STORED IN BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FROM THE EMPLOYEE'S. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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May 23, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCONNECTED/INOPERABLE HOOD SYSTEM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PER FACILITY MANAGER THIS HOOD WILL NOT BE USED. HOOD SYSTEM DIRECTLY NEXT TO IT WILL BE USED TO PROTECT FRYERS .
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECCESARY ITEMS IN REAR GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, BUCKETS, UNUSED REFRIGERATION PIECES.
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May 17, 2019
License
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT DISPLAY COOLER INOPERABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER REFRIGERATION IN FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO TEST KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECCESARY ITEMS IN REAR GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, BUCKETS, UNUSED REFRIGERATION PIECES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING WALL COVING IN FRONT OF FACILITY NEAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE IN WALL NEAR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT FILLED FANS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISCONNECTED/INOPERABLE HOOD SYSTEM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PER FACILITY MANAGER THIS HOOD WILL NOT BE USED. HOOD SYSTEM DIRECTLY NEXT TO IT WILL BE USED TO PROTECT FRYERS UNNDERNEATH.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cj's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cj's Chicken on file is from Mar 3, 2020. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cj's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Cj's Chicken.
Has Cj's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Cj's Chicken have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Cj's Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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