J9 Wine Bar

1961 N Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60614
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Oct 5, 2016
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Score
Low Risk

The inspection history at J9 Wine Bar is still short, with only two visits logged. The most recent report on file is from Oct 5, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. J9 Wine Bar's record stops at Oct 5, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly 10 violations earlier on.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing two times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 5, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD ON BAR AND TRIM
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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 REGISTER IN LOUNGE 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 IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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Sep 29, 2016
License
10 minor violations.
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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 WATER AND MAINTAIN.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSEREVED A LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE NOT CONNECTED.MUST CONNECT AND MAINTAIN AT 50 PPM
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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 SINKS ON PREMISES
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER OR REMOVE PREP TABLE AND COOLER INSIDE OF PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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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 RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR YARD UNDER STAIR CASE WITH TRASH AND DEBRI AND GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVER FLOWING WITH TRASH AND LIDS NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE TRASH AND HAVE LID TIGHT FITTING
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SIGNS ON TOILETROOM DOORS.MUST APPLY A SEALANT ON RAW WOOD ON BAR AND TRIM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO FLOORS IN LOUNGING AREA.MUST PROVIDE FLOOR REGISTER IN LOUNGE 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 GAPS AT WINDOWS,WALLS AND BRICKS IN LOUNGING AREA.MUST FININSH WALLS IN BASEMENT LIQUOR STORAGE AREA TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
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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 Oct 5, 2016. The public record contains two 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 10 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.