J Story

2910 W Montrose Ave, Chicago, IL 60618

Korean

Last inspected: Dec 9, 2013

Score

Low Risk

J Story has only two inspections on file, a thin record to work from. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 9, 2013. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for J Story dates to Dec 9, 2013.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around eight violations to closer to one violation per visit.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so J Story is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 9, 2013

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN.STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE CEILING TILE.

Dec 5, 2013

License

8 minor violations.

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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation

Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE NOT MAINTAINED. TUBE WHERE THE WATER IS COMING FROM WITH BLACK SLIMY WET MOLDY LIKE SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: FOUND EVIDENCE OF MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND THE WATER HEATER AND INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN THE MENS WASHROOM OVER 50 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: RUSTED FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND MAINTAIN.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE WEST CORNER OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR. AND SEAL OPENING ON THE FLOOR ON THE SAME AREA. MUST REPLACE OR CLEAN/VACUUM THE CARPET/RUG IN THE KAREOKE ROOM#2 AND #4.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL 4"COVING BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE KITCHEN. SEAL THE GAP/OPENING AROUND THE PIPE/CONDUIT IN THE CEILING THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN. PEELING PAINT ON THE WALLS BY THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE PREP AREA. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT. SEAL HOLES ON THE WALLS INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. STAINED CEILING TILES INSIDE THE MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE. CLEAN INSIDE THE CABINET UNDER THE WASHBOWL SINK IN BOTH WASHROOM. MISSING WALL TILES INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE WALL TILES.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE HOOD WITH GREASE BUILD-UP.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND BAR AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: UNNECESSARY CLUTTER INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM AND THE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE,CLEAN,ELEVATE ALL ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR ,AWAY FROM WALLS. TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J Story last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J Story on file is from Dec 9, 2013. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J Story?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J Story.

Has J Story's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J Story have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J Story 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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