D & J Fried Rice
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2016
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Score
D & J Fried Rice has been inspected 10 times since 2010. The newest entry in the record is dated Mar 31, 2016. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at D & J Fried Rice is from Mar 31, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; D & J Fried Rice is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Mar 24, 2016
Routine
5 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: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA ALSO OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND 10 MIICE DROPPINGS IN THE FRONT STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH MILK CRATES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1566698 DATE 08-25-2015(33) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS,EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT(FRYERS,WOK,HEAT LAMP)PREP TABLES,STRORAGE SHELVES ETC.TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP(34)FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT,SINKS STORAGE SHELVES ETC,ONE SECTION OF FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR BETWEEN THE DEEP FREEZER AND REAR EXIT DOOR,REPAIR FLOOR TILE(35)WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING,THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM IS MOLDY MUST CLEAN AND PAINT CEILING,MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOKLING EQUIPMENT,MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY AREA TO REMOVE DIRT AND BUGS OBSERVED,MUST CLEAN PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED(38)MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE(41)INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP AREA:REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER,INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND REFRIGERATORS
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT PREP AREA
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Aug 25, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, WOK, HEAT LAMP), PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC. TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES ETC. ONE SECTION OF FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR BETWEEN THE DEEP FREEZER AND REAR EXIT DOOR; REPAIR FLOOR/TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM IS MOLDY; MUST CLEAN AND PAINT CEILING. MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE PIPES LEADING INTO THE CEILING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY AREA TO REMOVE DIRT AND BUGS OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Aug 18, 2015
Routine
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: OBSERVED TEN LIVE ROACHES AND SEVERAL (TWENTY PLUS) DEAD ROACHES ON PREMISES IN THE PREP AREA. OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR AND REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED AT THE BOTTOM AND SIDES OF DOORS. OPENINGS ABOUT A 1/4 OF AN INCH. MUST SEAL DOORS. MUST HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE ESTABLISHMENT PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. LAST REPORT FROM THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY WAS DATED FEB. 2015. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS THAT ARE NOT LABELED WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER. MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOOD ITEMS IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT (FRYERS, WOK, HEAT LAMP), PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC. TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGHOUT UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES ETC. ONE SECTION OF FLOOR IS IN POOR REPAIR BETWEEN THE DEEP FREEZER AND REAR EXIT DOOR; REPAIR FLOOR/TILE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING. THE CEILING IN THE WASHROOM IS MOLDY; MUST CLEAN AND PAINT CEILING. MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND THE PIPES LEADING INTO THE CEILING ON BOTH SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF ALL LIGHTSHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND LOBBY AREA TO REMOVE DIRT AND BUGS OBSERVED. MUST CLEAN PIPES ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THE WASHROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF-CLOSING; PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE STORAGE SHELVES AND PREP AREA; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA POP CANS BEING USED FOR ASHTRAYS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. CIGARETTE ASHES WERE FOUND INSIDE OF THE HANDSINK IN THE WASHROOM, ASHES WERE FOUND ON THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE PREP TABLE, ASHES WERE FOUND INSIDE OF THREE SODA CANS SITTING ON A TABLE NEXT TO THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED OWNER THAT ALL SMOKING MUST BE DONE OUTSIDE OF THE ESTABLISHMENT FIFTEEN FEET AWAY FROM THE DOOR. NO SMOKING IS ALLOWED ON PREMISES IN THE PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C) INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
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Apr 25, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLERS,AND FREEZERS HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE. TABLES AND COUNTER, PREP AREA, HAS BUILD UP OF GRIME . MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THUR-0UT PREMISES, WAITING AREA AND PREP, HAS BUILD UP GRIME MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Aug 14, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2013
License
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: REACH IN COOLER READING 44.9, MUST REPAIR AND TEMPS MUST READING 40'F AND BELOW,
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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: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT COMPLETE, NO PEST CONTROL BUSINESS LICENSE, TECH LICENSE, CHEMICALS USE, MAP, OR CURRENT PEST CONTROL REPORTS, THAT BELONG TO THE NEW OWNER,
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, MUST PROVIDE A ACTUAL FOOD SAN CERT OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT,
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP AND LEAKING UNDERNEATH, MUST REPAIR,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN CLUTTER FROM OUTSIDE BACK DOOR,
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Mar 27, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOODS NEED TO BE PROPERLY LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT DATE MADE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD LINERS 0N SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. OBSERVED THE USE OF NUMBER 10 CANS FOR STORAGE OF FOOD PRODUCT IN REACH IN COOLER.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TRANSFER CONTENTS INTO PLASTIC GRADE FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR OF HOT LINE EQUIPMENT,PREP TABLES,SHELVING, STEAM TABLE,REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER ALL NEED CLEANING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS AT BASEBOARD,UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND HOT LINE EQUIPMENT AND STORE FIXTURES NEED CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD AND OVER VENTILATION HOOD AT HOT LINE IS GREASY AND NEEDS CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION HOOD GREASY NEEDS TO BE CLEAN AND HOOD DUCT AND CHUTE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE ENCRUSTED GREASE.
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Feb 22, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. detail clean outside of all coolers, exhaust filters.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE AREA.
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Jun 16, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
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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 REMOVE ALL FOIL FROM SURFACES, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, TOPS AND SIDE OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR CABINETS OF FRYERS, AND CLEAN ALL COUNTER AREAS THRU-OUT KITCHEN
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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. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR SURFACES THRU-OUT PREMISES, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT
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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. MUST CLEAN AND REPAIR WALL SURFACES VARIOUS AREAS THRU-OUT PREMISES
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was D & J Fried Rice last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at D & J Fried Rice on file is from Mar 31, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at D & J Fried Rice?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at D & J Fried Rice.
Has D & J Fried Rice's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at D & J Fried Rice have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at D & J Fried Rice 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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