Jam
Last inspected: May 13, 2011
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Score
The health department has logged six inspections at Jam, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on May 13, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Jam's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 13, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Jam on the better side of that line. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
May 13, 2011
Routine
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL BY DISH MACHINE, REAR KITCHEN AREA
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Nov 12, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ELECTRIC OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Nov 5, 2010
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES IN CLUTTERED DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST CEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE MISSING LIDS ON PRODUCE BINS,TRASH CANS,BUCKETS OF SOILED DISHES,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE SAID PEST PROBLEM,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#250615 6/7/10 #32 MUST PROVIDE FURTHER PROTECTION TO SHELVING AT FRONT WERE MULTI-USE DISHWARE IS STORED-MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.#34 THE FLOORS IN REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.#42 FOUND NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON FOOD HANDLERS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE,LABEL ALL FOODS IN COOLERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR FLOORING BENEATH DISHMACHINE TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ELECTRIC OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.
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Nov 2, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 7, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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 FURTHER PROTECTION TO SHELVING AT FRONT WERE MULTI-USE DISHWARE IS STORED.
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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.THE FLOORS IN REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM IS DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR REAR FOOD PREP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.FOUND NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jan 13, 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.FOUND NOCERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,SERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION.
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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 FURTHER PROTECTION TO SHELVING AT FRONT WERE MULTI-USE DISHWARE IS STORED.
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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 THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM,UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT PREP.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jam last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jam on file is from May 13, 2011. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jam?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jam.
Has Jam's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jam have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jam 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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