J J's Top Dog
Last inspected: Aug 26, 2014
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J J's Top Dog appears in inspection records seven times, starting in 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 26, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at J J's Top Dog since Aug 26, 2014, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near six violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing five times across the record.
J J's Top Dog scores about where you'd expect for a Chicago restaurant. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Aug 26, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SEREVED,SUCH AS POLISH SAUSAGES,CHICKEN BREAST,PORK CHOPS,AND HAMBURGERS,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ONION BARRELS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,OF GRTEASE AND DIRT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRON PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REAC-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Aug 19, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: THE AIR TEMPERATURE OF THE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,IS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 66.F,WHICH HAS POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE UNIT,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF VARIOUS POTENTIALL HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA,RANGE FROM 49.6F TO 59.3F,FOOD ITEMS ARE RAW PORK CHOPS,RAW CHICKEN, AND POLISH SAUSAGES,FOOD ITEMS WHERE DENATURED AND DESTRYED DURING INSPECTION.TOTAL WEIGHT 37 1/2 LBS TOTAL COST $107.00,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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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 10 FRUIT FLIES IN THE REAR AREA BY THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER WHERE THE EXIT DOOR IS LOCATED AND OBSERVED 6 FRUIT FLIES IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS,AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ONION BARRELS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES,OF GRTEASE AND DIRT,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRON PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REAC-IN COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
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Feb 5, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES ALSO MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR AREA NEAR THE PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR BY FOOD PREP AREA, CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM, SURFACE CHIPPING. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS BY WASHROOMS. CLEAN DUSTY HEAT AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE BOTH WALK-IN COOLOERS IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ALL STORAGE SHELVES AWAY FROM THE WALLS SO THAT FLOORS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING AND BEING SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOMS.
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Nov 29, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES AT START OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS(POLISHES AND COOKED ONIONS) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE PALETS AND SHELVES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR BY PICKLING AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF REAR EXIT DOOR BY FOOD PREP AREA, CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPAIR WALLS IN STORAGE ROOM, SURFACE CHIPPING. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS BY WASHROOMS. CLEAN DUSTY HEAT AND CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN STORAGE ROOM ACROSS FROM ICE MACHINE AND REMOVE ALL STORAGE SHELVES AWAY FROM THE WALLS SO THAT FLOORS ARE ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING, INSPECTING AND BEING SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST REORGANIZE STORAGE ROOM BY WASHROOMS.
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Nov 16, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE AREA(S).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES, EXTERIOR OF WHITE ICE CREAM FREEZER & CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR SECTIONS, FAN GUARDS, WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF REAR DOOR BY FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN BREAK AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, KEEP FLOOR DRY. REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Nov 9, 2012
Complaint
7 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: MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: 10-15 ON WALL TILES & PAINT CAN ON SHELF AND FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 15-20 SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN SMALL FRONT STORAGE ROOM AND SCATTERED ALONG FLOOR BASES UNDERNEATH SHELVING THROUGHOUT REAR. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND, REPAIR BOTH REAR EXIT DOORS WHICH HAVE OPENINGS 1/4-1/2 INCH WIDE IN LEFT LOWER CORNERS. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY STORAGE RACKS IN STORAGE AREA(S).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT STORED ON PREMISES, EXTERIOR OF WHITE ICE CREAM FREEZER & CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FOOD PREP AREA, STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR SECTIONS, FAN GUARDS, WALLS AND CEILING IN WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT(INCLUDING FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY INTERIOR OF REAR DOOR BY FOOD PREP AREA. CLEAN WALLS IN BREAK AREA. CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN CEILING IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE ALL STAINED AND UNCLEANABLE CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR/REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS FROM REAR STORAGE AREAS.
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Feb 22, 2010
Complaint
3 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.EXTERIOR, ICE MACHINE NEED CLEANING.AND FAN COVER GUARDS IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLER NEEED CLEANING.
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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.REAR WALLS NEAR PEPPER BARRELS NEED CLEANING.
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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.LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR NEED CLEANING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J J's Top Dog last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J J's Top Dog on file is from Aug 26, 2014. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J J's Top Dog?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at J J's Top Dog.
Has J J's Top Dog's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J J's Top Dog have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J J's Top Dog 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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