Cj's Grill
Last inspected: Sep 12, 2012
78
Score
Across the available record, Cj's Grill has nine inspections on file, the first dated 2010. On Sep 12, 2012, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Cj's Grill since Sep 12, 2012, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to two violations per visit.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up five times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Cj's Grill's 78 doesn't quite reach. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 12, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CONDIMENT REACH IN PREP COOLER RUBBER GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN DAMAGED GASKET.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING CLEAN- OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STAINS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN/PAINT ALL UNCLEAN WALLS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PIPE LEAKING UNDER MOP SINK AND UNDER MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS.
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Oct 13, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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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. REPLACE CEILING TILES MISSING IN DINING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAINING AT EXPOSE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN,LEAKING FAUCET JOINT ON 3 COMP.SINK,AND PIPE UNDER ICE MACHINE IN DINING.
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Jun 1, 2011
Recent Inspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2011
Routine
5 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. FOUND NO CURRENT OR VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON FACILITY AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,CERTFICATE EXPIRED IN 01-11-11.ALSO NO PROVE OF ENROLLMENT FOUND.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED OWENER TO HAVE SOMEONE ENROLL IN SANI.CLASS,AND HAVE VALID OR PROVE OF ENROLLMENT AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. NO SOAP FOUND IN TOILET AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION,NO PAPER TOWEL ON EXPOSE HAND WASH SINK IN DINING,AND NO SOAPK AT EXPOSE HAND SINK IN KITCHEN.CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 SERIOUS.INSTRUCTED MGR. TO PROVIDE SOAP AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES AT ALL TIMES.CDI.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR RUST ON CABINET SHELF UNDER SODA MACHINE IN DINING,AND UNDER STORAGE COUNTER IN KITCHEN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN STAINS ON INSIDE OF MICROWAVE OVEN,IN TOILET BOWL,AND IN TRASH CONTAINER HOLDING CASE IN DINING.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. FOUND FOODSERVICE STAFF IN KITCHEN HANDLING FOOD WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT ON WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 5, 2010
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. above violation still remaining.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. above violation still remaining.
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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. above violation still remaining.
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. above violation still remaining.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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. above violation still remaining.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. above violation still remaining.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. above violation still remaining.
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Jul 22, 2010
Complaint
9 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. found front entrance/exit door not rodent proofed, door had 1/4 inch gap on bottom of door, shall be repair.citation issued #H000062807, with a court date of 9/02/2010.at 400 w superior in room #112 at 9:00am.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer Advisory relating to consuming raw and undercooked animal products. found some food items not properly dated, labeled in coolers, freezers, must date and label all food items in coolers, freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving that had peeling paint, rust shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, storage shelving(bsmt). need cleaning.
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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. floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment need cleaning, floors in bsmt. storage areas under shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
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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. Use dustless cleaning methods. wall that had exposed wood, insulation by door shall be repair, walls, ceilings that had exposed plaster, peeling paint shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: 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. light shields in prep area, dining area need detailed cleaning.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. broken self closing mechanism to bathroom door shall be replaced.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. exhaust canopy not clean need cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in kitchen, coolers, dining, and bathroom, not clean need detailed cleaning.
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Jul 16, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 15, 2010
Complaint
6 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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS I.E. BEEF, CHICKEN, SANDWICHES ETC WERE BEING HELD, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH CERTIFICATE POSTED.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. REPAIR SLOW DRAINING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL FOODS WITH NAME AND DATE.
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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. CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ON GROUND OUTSIDE REAR DOOR AND CLUTTER, WOOD, PAPER DEBRIS ETC IN SAME AREA. DETERMINE SOURCE OF EXCESSIVE WATER ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND REPAIR SOURCE. MAINTAIN DRY FLOOR. FOUND 2 DEAD ROACHES ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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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. REMOVE ALL DEBRIS NEAR WALL BEHIND 3 COMP SINK AND GREASE TRAP. SEAL GAP BETWEEN FLOOR AND WALL WITH AT LEAST 4" COVING BEHIND 3 COMP SINK AND MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. PROVIDE METAL STEM FOOD THERMOMETERS AND COOLING UNIT THERMOMETERS FOR ALL UNITS.
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Feb 23, 2010
No Entry
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Cj's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Cj's Grill on file is from Sep 12, 2012. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Cj's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Cj's Grill.
Has Cj's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Cj's Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Cj's Grill 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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