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J9 Wine Bar

1961 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Dec 21, 2017
86
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited J9 Wine Bar three times, with records going back to 2016. J9 Wine Bar was last inspected on Dec 21, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for J9 Wine Bar dates to Dec 21, 2017.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly six violations earlier on.

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

J9 Wine Bar's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspection History
Dec 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERIOR OF EXPOSED HANDSINK BASIN DIRTY NEXT TO DISHWASHING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN EXPOSED HANDSINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOORS IN BASEMENT HQAVE TO FINISHED BEING SEALED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH SEALING THE FLOORS IN BASEMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NOTED SELF CLOSING DEVICES AT MENS AND WOMENS RESTROOMS NOT FUNCTIONING.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICES.
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86
Oct 5, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR REGISTERS THROUGHOUT,APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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86
Sep 29, 2016
License
10 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN PREP/BAR AREA NOT CONNECTED.MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN AT LEAST 50 PPM.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME.MUST PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL HAND SINK IN PREP,BAR AND TOILETROOMS.
12
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER AT PREP TABLE/PREP COOLER OR PLACE INSIDE OF PREP AREA TO PROTECT THE FOOD.
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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: MUST RODENT PROOF FRONT AND SIDE DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE REAR YARD UNDER STAIR CASE WITH MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH,DEBRI,WOOD,PIPES,ETC.ALSO OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID OPEN AND TRASH ABOVE RIM.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND DEBRI AND LIDS TO BE TIGHT FITTING ON DUMPSTER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD SURFACES AT BAR.MUST PROVIDE SIGNS ON TOILETROOM DOORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FLOOR REGISTERS THROUGHOUT,APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOOR IN LOUNGE AREA,WINDOWS AND BRICKS IN LOUNGE AREA.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON ALL RAW WOOD TRIM IN LOUNGE AREA.MUST FINISH WALLS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT MOPSINK
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was J9 Wine Bar last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J9 Wine Bar on file is from Dec 21, 2017. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J9 Wine Bar?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at J9 Wine Bar.

Has J9 Wine Bar's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J9 Wine Bar have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J9 Wine Bar 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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