Jam N' Honey
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Jam N' Honey 27 times, with records going back to 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 18, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 11 times across the record.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Jam N' Honey on the weaker side. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS AND BOXES OF VEGETABLES STORED BENEATH UNPROTECTED/NOT SHIELDED WASTEWATER AND SEWER LINES IN THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHIELDING OR MOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND STORAGE BINS FROM BELOW ANY UNPROTECTED SEWER AND WASTEWATER LINES.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BINS OF POTATOES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKET TORN ON THE SINGLE DOOR COOLER AT THE WAFFLE/TOAST PREP STATION AT REAR AT NORTH END OF KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TORN/DAMAGED GASKET.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIOUS RECENTLY EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR VARIOUS EMPLOYEES AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL EMPLOYEES COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD MANAGER WITH RECENTLY EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLETE AND MAINTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING, AS WELL AS ENSURING ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MAINTAIN FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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78
May 10, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD WITHOUT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES IN KITHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CEILING TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FLOOR TILEE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE'S PERSONAL BELONGINGS STORED IN REAR DRY STORAGE AREA IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE A DESIGNATED EMPLOYEES STORAGE AREA TO STORE PERSONAL BELONGINGS.
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Aug 3, 2023
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: : MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BASEMENT "PEPSI" COOLER WHERE DAIRY IS STORED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: -POOLING WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED DRY.----MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR COVER OVER THE OPEN HOLE/UNUSED DRAIN ON THE COOKS LINE.
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Jul 28, 2023
Routine
2 critical violations. 11 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: COOKS LINE COOLER UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURE. COOLER NOTED AT 50.7F WITH FOOD SUCH AS SHRIMP AT 48.4F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED, MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR BELOW AND C.D.P.H CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FOLLOWING TCS FOODS IN THE COOKS LINE TWO DOOR TEMPERATURE HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: CHICKEN @ 49.6F, COOKED EGGS @ 44.6F, BEEF @ 45.9F, SHRIMP @ 48.4F. ALL FOODS DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK FROM PIPING AT THE BASEMENT HVAC SYSTEM ONTO THE FLOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE AT THE BASEMENT PREP HAND WASHING SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEILING WITH HOLE ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND SPRAYER ARM. SPRAYER ARM PROTRUDING INTO THE BROKEN CEILING. MUST SEAL OPENING, REMOVE PROTRUDING SPRAYER ARM TO BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.----BLACKENED, MOLDY WALL CAULKING AT THE DISH MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.----OPEN HOLE IN THE WALL HALLWAY OF THE BASEMENT ACROSS FROM THE STORED TOGO CONTAINERS.----POOLING WATER ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT MUST BE REMOVED AND MAINTAINED DRY.----MUST PROVIDE A FLOOR COVER OVER THE OPEN HOLE/UNUSED DRAIN ON THE COOKS LINE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEES PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN THE DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: SOME INTERIOR SURFACES OF THE ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN INTERNAL THERMOMETER INSIDE THE BASEMENT "PEPSI" COOLER WHERE DAIRY IS STORED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOODS NOT STORED IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE SODA GUN AT THE SERVER STATION MUST BE HELD IN A CLEAN CONTAINER, NOT HANGING INSIDE A BASIN OF THE ADJACENT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.----COOKS LINE KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN THE PREP COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST NOT STORE PANS AND UTENSILS ON THE TOP OF THE WALK-IN COOLER BETWEEN CEILING AND COOLER.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BASEMENT STAIRS MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ENCRUSTED TABLE TOP CAN OPENER, MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE.
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Feb 23, 2022
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: POTATOES UNIT INSTALLED AT RAW WOOD COLUMN IN BASEMENT SURFACE IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PRESENTLY FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE AREA EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
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Feb 4, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(A) OBSERVED ICE/FOOD NOT PROTECTED. INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINES UPPER WATER RESERVOIR, ICE BIN, AND ALL ICE CONTACT SIDES AND INTERIOR OF THE MACHINE WITH BLACK PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE DRIPPING DOWN INTO THE ICE AND TOUCHING THE ICE. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE THROUGHOUT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NEED TO LABEL DRY FOOD CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAMESTORED BY THE NORTH WALL OF BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE OF DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM COOKING EQUIPMENT AND BY THE TOASTER UNIT. REPAIR/REPLACE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: POTATOES UNIT INSTALLED AT RAW WOOD COLUMN IN BASEMENT SURFACE IS NOT EASILY CLEANABLE. REPAIR ISSUE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PRESENTLY FOOD HANDLER TRAINNING CERTIFICATE AREA EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT CERTIFICATE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: FOUND NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL AVAILABLE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A WRITTEN RECORD DESCRIBING PROTOCOL FOR CHECKING PROOF OF VACCINATION IN PUBLIC PLACES. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORDS RELATING TO EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS AND TESTING AT COVERED LOCATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. VIOLATION 2-112-340 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jun 9, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL 1 DOOR COOLER ON COOKING LINE AT 53F. NO TIME/ TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS FOUND WITHIN THE COOLER AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT # 2369857 DATED 4/29/2020 NOT CORRECTED INCLUDING VIOLATION #58 ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS ARE IN NEED OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST HAVE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN FOR ALL EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONSUMER ADVISORY INCORRECT ON MENUS. REMINDER STATEMENT NEEDS TO BE LINKS WITH A DISCLOSURE DIRECTLY TO THE ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDER COOKED. ALSO ITEMS THAT ARE COOKED TO ORDER NEED TO STATE THAT THEY ARE IE, BURGERS COOKED TO ORDER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Apr 29, 2020
Reinspection
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS, ALSO MISSING MOP ETC. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. -
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED BEEF,BOILED SHREDDED POTATOES,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005,
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 194F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CORRODE BASE OF CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER BLADE IS RUSTY AND GRIME BUILD-UP,REPLACE BASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BLADE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN LID LINERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE AND AT SMALL PREP COOLER (NORTH WALL) BY THE GRILL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED RUSTED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PAINT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BRICKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE. WOOD CEILING NOT CLEANABLE BROKEN,OPEN GAPS WITH DEBRIS ON TOP SODA BOXES,DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON TOP PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF SPICES,MUST PROVIDE A EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WERE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS AREA STORED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.THREE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE ONLY ONE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Apr 22, 2020
Routine
6 major violations. 12 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN ON SITE HOWEVER KIT NOT COMPLETE MISSING SOLUTION TO CONTROL NOROVIRUS FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. -
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: BLACK SLIME SUBSTANCE AT INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WATER RESERVOIR AND PANELS. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN UNIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREPARED TCS FOODS NOT PROPERLY DATE LABELED. MUST PROPERLY DATE LABELED FOODS WITH AN EXPIRATION DATE NO LONGER THAN 7 DAYS ON ALL TCS FOODS(COOKED BEEF,BOILED SHREDDED POTATOES,ETC). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST INDICATE ON MENU "COOK TO ORDER" PHRASE FOR EGGS, HAMBURGERS, ETC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005, -
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES USING A HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH WASHER WITH GAUCE READING 194F; HOWEVER NOTED NO TEMPERATURE TEST STRIPS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR,STRIPS/STICKERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION:7-38-005.NO CITATION ISSUED -
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING SYSTEM AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE DOCUMENTS ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ONCE FOOD IS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER,REMOVED FOOD MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CORRODE BASE OF CAN OPENER AND CAN OPENER BLADE IS RUSTY AND GRIME BUILD-UP,REPLACE BASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE BLADE
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: BROKEN LID LINERS INSIDE THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM STOVE AND AT SMALL PREP COOLER (NORTH WALL) BY THE GRILL. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST NOT USE MILK CRATES AS A MEANS OF ELEVATION FOR STORED ITEMS. PROVIDE RAISED SHELVES. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND 1-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP. ALSO, REPAIR STRIPPED MIDDLE KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOT ABLE TO LOCATE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE OR KNOW THE LOCATION. MUST INSTALL SO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15(C) OUT C 01/21/2020 NOTED RUSTED GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT PREP AREA UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO PAINT. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO LIDS PROVIDED AT RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ICE ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER.REMOVE
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALL BRICKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON ABSORBENT SURFACE. WOOD CEILING NOT CLEANABLE BROKEN,OPEN GAPS WITH DEBRIS ON TOP SODA BOXES,DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON TOP PLASTIC CONTAINERS OF SPICES,MUST PROVIDE A EASILY CLEANABLE CEILING THROUGHOUT BASEMENT WERE FOOD AND FOOD ITEMS AREA STORED. BROKEN CEMENT FLOOR BETWEEN PREP AND STORAGE AREA IN BASEMENT.REPAIR SMOOTHLY AND CLEANABLE. BASE OF WALLS(SAME STORAGE AREA) ARE BROKEN REPAIR. WATER ON FLOOR BY THE HOT WATER TANKS IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLEAN,KEEP DRY AND REPAIR ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: ADDITIONAL ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE.THREE CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE ONLY ONE ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE.
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Oct 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A METAL STEM THERMOMETER ONSITE TO ENSURE THE ACCURACY OF HOT OR COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL INSIDE ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, PANEL A LITTLE DIRTY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND TORN REFRIGERATION GASKETS ON MULTIPLE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO REPLACE ALL TORN GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND 1-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT PREP. ALSO, REPAIR STRIPPED MIDDLE KNOB ON 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING & WALL VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALL THROUGHOUT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2018
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABEL INSIDE PREP COOLERS AND WALK-IN COOLERS. MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTH AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR ON REAR OF BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED BROKEN FLOOR TILE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLES ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAINT AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK DRAINING SLOW ON BASEMENT FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 12, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE TOASTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST/DIRT FROM MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING AND WALL VENT THROUGHOUT. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVER STATION AREAS. CLEAN DIST FROM VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ELECTRICAL /COMPUTER ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Jul 11, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT, NOT SANITIZING PROPERLY. FINAL RINSE ONLY REACHED 156F, NOT 180F AS REQUIRED. MACHINE TAGGED. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUED USE OF MACHINE UNTIL SERVICED. USE 3-COMP SINK NEARBY INSTEAD TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS; EGGS, CHICKEN, PORK, ETC., ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE/REPAIR CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP COOLERS IN PREP AREA. ALSO, REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE TOASTER. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST/DIRT FROM MOUNTED KNIFE RACK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING AND WALL VENT THROUGHOUT. REPAIR/REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SERVER STATION AREAS. CLEAN DIST FROM VENTS IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN FRONT AND BASEMENT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3-COMP SINK IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM ELECTRICAL /COMPUTER ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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67
Dec 16, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 3, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1771015 5/18/16 NOT CORRECTED#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR LEADING TO 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL. AND DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR COFFEE 3- DOOR COOLER
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN TOP OF PREP COOLER IN COFFEE AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,FRYER CABINET
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL AND REPAIR ALL GAPS,HOLES,DAMAGED WALLS & CRACKS IN AND IN BETWEEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AND BAR AREA.
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78
Oct 27, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT.OBSERVED A EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF SLIMY YELLOW AND BLACK BUILD UP ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,AND DRIPPING ONTO ICE.MUST REMOVE ICE,CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-38-005A)
16
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 20 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES 1- CRAWLING ON WALL BASE UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN 1ST FL.BAR AREA,IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA APPX.19 OR MORE-UNDERNEATH SPLASH GUARD OF DISH MACHINE,UNDER SIDE OF LEDGES OF ALL PREP TABLES,ON WALLS NEAR DISH STORAGE SHELF,UPPER WALL NEAR CEILING,INSIDE OF WALL ELECTRICAL BOX NEAR DUMP WAITER,UNDER GREASE TRAP AT BASEMENT 3- COMP SINK.ALSO SEVERAL DEAD ON FLOOR IN SAME AREA.ALSO EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AND CEILINGS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/27/16.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1771015 5/18/16 NOT CORRECTED #32-MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.#34-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR LEADING TO 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL. AND DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA.#35-MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR COFFEE AREA.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(SERIOUS 7-42-090)
29
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,RUSTY GREASE TRAP AT 1ST FL. 3- COMP SINK IN PREP AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR COFFEE 3- DOOR COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN TOP OF PREP COOLER IN COFFEE AREA,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FAN GUARD COVERS,FRYER CABINET.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRI FROM FLOOR DRAINS IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL GAPS,HOLES & CRACKS IN AND IN BETWEEN WALLS IN BASEMENT AREA AND BAR AREA.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL NEAR BAR AREA,MISSING WALL OUTLET UNDER 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
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70
May 18, 2016
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE INTERIOR PANEL ON LID OF WAFFLE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL 1ST FL. PREP AREA 1 & 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR LEADING TO 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL. AND DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA UNDER TABLES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND RAIL LEADING TO BASEMENT,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING & WALL & HOLES IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR COFFEE AREA,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET NEAR 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR WINDOW IN WAIT STATION/BAR AREA & HALLWAY LANDING TO BASEMENT AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS
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74
May 11, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX.30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES IN 2- BOXES OF POTATOES,ON WALLS,PIPES,CONTAINERS IN BASEMENT DRY FOOD STORAGE AND POP STORAGE AREA.ALSO FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND ALL GLASS SLIDING WINDOW DOORS HAS A APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM AND CENTER .MUST RODENT PROOF DOORS TO BE TIGHT FITTING .RCOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/11/16 AND REMOVE ROTTEN OR DAMAGED POTATOES FROM PREMISE.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TOPSIDE INTERIOR PANEL ON LID OF WAFFLE PREP COOLER IN POOR REPAIR,WORN DOOR GASKETS ON ALL 1ST FL. PREP AREA 1 & 2 DOOR COOLERS AND DRAWER COOLER AT GRILL,WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND 3- COMP SINK IN BAR AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,BUILD UP ON DISH RACKS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN MIDDLE OF FLOOR LEADING TO 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL. AND DAMAGED WOOD FLOORING IN DINING AREA UNDER TABLES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE HAND RAIL LEADING TO BASEMENT,DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL TILES IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA,DAMAGED CEILING & WALL & HOLES IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR COFFEE AREA,DAMAGED WALL OUTLET NEAR 3- COMP SINK ON 1ST FL.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR WINDOW IN WAIT STATION/BAR AREA & HALLWAY LANDING TO BASEMENT AND CEILING IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRI FROM FILTERS AT HOOD.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN 1ST FL. PREP AREA.MUST PROVIDE SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR LIGHT SHIELDS IN BASEMENT DISH WASHING AREA.
36
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOOKS TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
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70
Aug 6, 2015
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 27, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED : HEAVY LEAK ON THE MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK FROM REPORT DATED 8/13/14. MUST REPAIR LEAK AND REPLACE BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON MOPSINK. MAINTAIN IN A WORKING CONDITION.
29
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITHCEN AND A LEAK UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT. REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINKS SO THERE IS NO LEAKING CONDITION.
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90
Aug 13, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. EGGS AT 58.3F TO 60.0F INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. PREP COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 39.0F. SOUP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AT 106F. NO TIME/TEMPERATURE LOG AVAILABLE. WALK IN COOLER TEMPERATURE AT 40.0F. MANAGER DENATURED THE SAID PRODUCTS WORTH $28.00 TOTAL 2 DOZEN EGGS AND 4 GALLONS OF SOUP. CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
3
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN SINGLE UTENSILS, POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS,BOWLS MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED.
31
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE CHOPPING BOARD OR REPLACE.
33
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAK ON THE MOP SINK BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE. MUST REPAIR TO STOP THE LEAK.
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82
Dec 2, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Nov 22, 2013
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY OVER 30 FRUIT FLIES THROUGHOUT BASEMENT POTATO AND ONION STORAGE AREA, ON WALLS AND WATER TANKS NEXT TO STORED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL CO. SERVICE FOR SMALL FLIES, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS, REMOVE INFESTED DRY FOODS, POOLING LIQUID ON FLOOR TO ELIMINATE OR MINIMIZE FLY ACTIVITY. SERIOUS CATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINER INSIDE COOKS COOLER CRACKED/CHIPPED AND REPAIRED WITH TAPE. ALL FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. FRY SLICER MOUNTED TO WOODEN POST IN NON-FOOD PREPARATION AREA OF BASEMENT. MANAGEMENT REMOVED.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CRACKED/BROKEN ICE SCOOP AT ICE MACHINE. MUST REPLACE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DAMAGED CEMENT BASEMENT FLOOR AT POTATO AND ONION DRY STORAGE AREA WITH POOLING WATER AND POOLING WATER ALONG WALL OF SAME AREA. MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER REPAIR DIVOT IN CEMENT TO MAKE SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR SERVER STATION AREA. MUST REPLACE. MUST INSTALL A SMOOTH CLEANABLE CEILING ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD END CAPS ABOVE BASEMENT ICE MACHINE AND BASEMENT BAG IN BOX SODA/FOOD COOLER AREA.
36
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST NOT BE STORED IN SERVER STATION FOOD PREP AREAS.
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70
Jun 13, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN OMELET, GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICHES, EGGS FLORENTINE ETC. INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-012. CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ARRIVED DURING INSPECTION AT 09:55AM.
21
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS IN THE COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR PANELS OF ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN BASEMENT.
33
86
Jul 23, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jul 18, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED REACH-IN PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 47.1F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. DO NOT USE THE COOLER UNTIL THE HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG WAS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
2
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED EGGS ON TOP OF THE PREP COOLER AT 74.1F, HAMBURGERS AT 44.2F, CHORIZO AT 48.0F, SAUSAGE AT 51.8F, COOKED SPINACH AT 48.7F, EGG WHITES AT 51.8F, EGG YOLKS AT 49.1F, COOKED ONIONS AT 46.2F, CHEESES AT 48.7F, HAM AT 44.0F, CANADIAN BACON AT 52.3F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 40# OF FOOD WORTH $250. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
3
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA AND BAR WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDSINKS AND BASEMENT PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT MY REQUEST. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE STOCKED AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
12
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 6/13/11 NOT POSTED FOR PUBLIC VIEW. SUMMARY REPORT WAS STORED IN THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
28
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
30
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED IN ALL BASEMENT COOLERS. MUST PROVIDE.
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74
Jun 13, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jam N' Honey last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jam N' Honey on file is from Apr 18, 2025. The public record contains 27 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jam N' Honey?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Jam N' Honey.
Has Jam N' Honey's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jam N' Honey have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jam N' Honey means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jam N' Honey inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jam N' Honey is inspected around two times per year on average.
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