Jack' S Famous Wings
Last inspected: Mar 31, 2017
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Score
Jack' S Famous Wings has been inspected 12 times since 2010. Jack' S Famous Wings was last inspected on Mar 31, 2017. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Jack' S Famous Wings since Mar 31, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited nine times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jack' S Famous Wings is comfortably above that bar. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Mar 31, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SOILED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP/ DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE. LOER WALLS NOT CLEAN IN PREP AREA, WASHROOM.MUST CLEAN ALL WALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION FAN NOT WORKING,IN POOR REPAIR IN WASHROOM.MUST REPAIR.
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Feb 3, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ROLLING CART, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SINKS, VENTILATION HOOD.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS(DEAD INSECTS, DUST, DEBRIS). CLEAN CEILING VENT ABOVE WALK-IN FREEZER(DUST BUILDUP).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ACCURATE THERMOMETER IN FRONT PREP COOLER. PROVIDE CALIBRATED METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Aug 4, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jul 23, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND A FLY STRIP (WITH FLIES ON IT) HANGING BY THE STORAGE RACKS WHERE THE UTENSILS ARE STORED IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIP(S) FROM AREAS USED TO PREPARE/STORE FOOD OR UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SANITIZER CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, MUST ALWAYS HAVE ON PREMISES. 7-38-030
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1387691, DATED OCTOBER 15,2014 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 33-MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,ESPECIALLY INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ,INSTRCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT 35-MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP 37-MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING 42-FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS,MUST PROVIDE AT FOOD PREP AREA SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ICE BUILD UP FROM THE REACH IN FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST FROM THE RACKS INSIDE THE REAR PREP REACH IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE PREP TABLES, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS AND THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO FIX THE LEAK UNDERNEATH THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT ON THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Oct 15, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP,ESPECIALLY INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS AND DETAILCLEAN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE REAR PREP AREA ,INSTRCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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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 REAR PREP AREA AND DETAIL CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS DUST BUILD-UP
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS,MUST PROVIDE AT FOOD PREP AREA
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Apr 1, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS 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: THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES NEED DETAIL CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
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Mar 24, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: THE CHEST ICE MACHINE IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: THE OUTSIDE METAL GARBAGE CONTAINER IS OVERFLOWING,PREVENTING LID CLOSURE,THIS IS A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST 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 AND SANITIZE THE MEAT SLICER OF OLD FOOD DEBRIS 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: THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND REAR OF PREMISES NEED DETAIL CLEANING,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS
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Jan 18, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 11, 2013
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. WATER LEAKING FROM BASIN OF SANITIZING COMPARTMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: HAND SINK IN COOKING AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NO HOT WATER AND FAUCET LEAKING AT HAND SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR HAND SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED SINKS OR WASHBOWL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT HAND SINKS. USE OF COMMON TOWEL IS PROHIBITED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD, COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, BEVERAGE MACHINES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZZER (FOOD DEBRIS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. REMOVE EXCESS TRASH NEAR REAR DOOR AND CRATES OUTSIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION. STORE ICE SCOOP IN SANITARY CONTAINER IN ICE MACHINE.
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Jan 30, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE,ALL PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF THE HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE,DIRT,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SMALL AMOUNTS OF GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF WASTE GREASE CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOLERS,UNDER THE COOKLINE,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG WALLS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET,IN THE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL DARK STAINS,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS,IN HALLWAYS AND IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET,IN THE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL DARK STAINS,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS,IN HALLWAYS AND IN WASHROOM.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED.
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Jan 23, 2012
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY INSTALLED/MAINTAINED. EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WHERE HAND DIPPED ICE CREAM IS SERVED HAS BEEN COMPLETELY BROKEN OFF THE WALL. MUST REPAIR/REINSTALL HAND SINK AND RESTORE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. ALSO NO PAPER TOWELS AT HAND SINK IN MIDDLE PREP AREA OR IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS,THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE,ALL PREP TABLES,INTERIOR OF THE HAND SINK AND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO CLEAN THE TOILET AND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE,DIRT,DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN SMALL AMOUNTS OF GREASE FROM EXTERIOR OF WASTE GREASE CONTAINER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOLERS,UNDER THE COOKLINE,UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,ALONG WALLS AND IN STORAGE AREAS. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET AND THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAL CLEAN WALLS UNDER AND ABOVE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,IN THE MOP SINK CLOSET,IN THE WASHROOMS AND THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS. MUST REMOVE ALL DARK STAINS,GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL PREP AREAS,IN HALLWAYS AND IN WASHROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR DRAIN PIPES AT THE DIPPER WELLS AND REMOVE TAPE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE ALL SOILED WASH CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL WASHED.
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Sep 16, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED INSIDE CABINETS OF DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN FILTERS OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT,MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.MUST PROPERLY STORE CLEANING SUPPLIES IN DESIGNATED AREA. ALSO MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN MOP SINK AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE MOPS,ETC AFTER USE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jack' S Famous Wings last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jack' S Famous Wings on file is from Mar 31, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jack' S Famous Wings?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Jack' S Famous Wings.
Has Jack' S Famous Wings' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jack' S Famous Wings have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jack' S Famous Wings 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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