Jacks Famous Wings

345 N Central Ave, Chicago, IL 60644
American
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2011
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Score
Medium Risk

Jacks Famous Wings appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 17, 2011. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The most recent inspection at Jacks Famous Wings is from Oct 17, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around five violations to closer to seven violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, which has been cited three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2011
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT 547732 ON 10/7/2011 #19 STILL FINDING OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON LID AND ONE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER LEADING TO RODENT HARBORAGE. OBSERVED 2 RODENT BURROWS AT GREASE AREA. EMPLOYEE IS NOW CLEANING AND SEALING RODENT BURROWS AT OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AREA. CRITICAL 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED SEE VIOLATION #14.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS & LID ON CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,LIGHT SHIELDS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN COOLER,WINDOW SILLS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
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Oct 7, 2011
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE & FOOD DEBRI ON LID & ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER LEADING TO RODENT HARBORAGE OBSERVED 2- RODENT BURROWS AT GREASE AREA.MUST REMOVE GREASE & CLEAN AREA & SEAL RODENT BURROWS.(SERIOUS 7-38-020) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS & LID ON CHEST FREEZER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN FRYERS,WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLE,LIGHT SHIELDS,FAN GUARD COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER & REACH IN COOLER,WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES.
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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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR SWEEP ON FRONT DOOR.
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Sep 8, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE, WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE COOKED AND SERVED, AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO ENROLL IN A CLASS AND A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES FOODS ARE COOKED, SERVED AND PREPARED SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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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. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE HANDLE TO WALK-IN COOLER DOOR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN FOUNTAIN POP TUBING AND BOTTOM SHELVE OF POP MACHINE, MUST ALSO CLEAN BLUE BULK CONTAINERS EXTERIOR SURFACES
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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. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILE IN KITCHEN PREP AREA
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jacks Famous Wings last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jacks Famous Wings on file is from Oct 17, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jacks Famous Wings?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jacks Famous Wings.

Has Jacks Famous Wings' inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jacks Famous Wings have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Jacks Famous Wings means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.