Jam
Last inspected: Sep 21, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Jam 10 times, with records going back to 2011. On Sep 21, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent. Jam's record stops at Sep 21, 2017, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed”, showing up five times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Jam on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 21, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Caulk around 3 compartment sink, and exposed hand sink sin kitchen prep area, and bar area in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced. Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced. Reach in cooler shelving racks that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, had excess food accumulation, not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices). Reach in cooler shelving/racks in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(Crevices). Kitchen cabinet lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under cooking equipment, heavy equipment in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners). Floors in bsmt storage areas under storage shelving, heavy equipment, not clean, had excess dirt build up, need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged wall by mop sink in kitchen area that had exposed plaster, peeling paint, missing tiles, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Missing light shield in bsmt storage areas shall be provided.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Observed employee's not wearing beard guards and hair restraints in kitchen prep areas, must provide beard guards and hair restraint to employee's .
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Aug 8, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED BROKEN LID AT REAR SERVICE COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN OR REPLACE.NOTED ICE SCOOP ON TOP OF ICE BIN WITH NO HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN ICE SCOOP HOLDER FOR THE ICE SCOOP.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED SLIGHT DISCOLORATION INSIDE THE UPPER COMPARTMENT OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: NOTED CLUTTER AT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND MAINTAIN.MUST ALSO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND PRODUCTS 6" OFF THE FLOOR DURING STORAGE.
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Aug 27, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE STORAGE METAL RACKS WITH RUST BUILD-UP INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR WITH FOOD DEBRIS UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALL WITH GREASE AND SPILLAGE BEHIND DISH MACHINE IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Nov 21, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO STORE PLATES AND OTHER MULTI USE UTENSILS INVERTED TO HELP PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND THE GASKET ON THE GRILL COOLER TO BE TORN. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. FOUND THE CAULK BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE SPRAYER SINK IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REMOVE, CLEAN AREA, RECAULK, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT ACCUMULATION ON UPPER INTERIOR PORTION OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 9, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND APPROXIMATELY 13 POUNDS OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, VALUED AT $21, (EGGS, POTATOES, CHORIZO, SPAETZLE, YOGURT, PANCAKE BATTER, AND ASPARAGUS) AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.1F TO 58.1F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED SAID FOOD ITEMS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND SLIGHT DIRT BUILDUP ON UPPER INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST BUILDUP ON VENT ABOVE HANDSINK NEAR PASTRY STATION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE SLIGHTLY GRAYISH BUILD-UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT THE DISH MACHINE.
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Apr 3, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
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Nov 8, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 7, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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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.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY CAP OFF OPEN PIPES ALONG THE GREASE TRAP BOX LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
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Nov 4, 2011
License
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK AT THE 3 COMP DISHWASHING AREA FOR HANDWASHING.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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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 SEAL RAW WOOD SURFACES BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER USING A NON-TOXIC FINISH.
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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.SOUTH SECTION EXPOSED BRICK WALL AT THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA,WALL BEHIND THE DRY STORAGE AREAS IN BASEMENT ALL SAID MUST BE SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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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.MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR THE COFFEE DISPENSING AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jam last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jam on file is from Sep 21, 2017. The public record contains 10 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 five 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jam means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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