Jb's Deli

5501 N Clark St, Chicago, IL 60640
Other
Last inspected: May 1, 2025
86
Score
Low Risk

Going back to 2010, Jb's Deli has 26 inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from May 1, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.

Across the inspection history, “management, food employee and conditional employee” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 13 times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

26
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 1, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEXT TO TWO DOOR COOLER. INSTRUCTE TO HANG MOPS TO ALLOW TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO VERIFY OR PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD EMPLOYEES DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER(S) MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE(S) ON SITE.
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86
Apr 22, 2024
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
36
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-602.12 NOTED PRE PACKAGED LASAGNA ON DISPLAY COOLER WITH MISSING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, DELI COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Apr 12, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND OVER 20 RODENT (MICE) DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA, OVER 15 DROPPINGS IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A) CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED PRE PACKAGED LASAGNA ON DISPLAY COOLER WITH MISSING INGREDIENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT OR REPLACE RUSTY METAL RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF PREP COOLER, DELI COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
55
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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67
Jun 9, 2023
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WET WIPING CLOTHS ON SEVERAL PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT & FOOD AND MAINTAIN.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW WOODEN SHELVES IN THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO SEAL OR PAINT TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY FLOORS THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND MAINTAIN.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES RECEIVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGERS WITHOUT ALLERGEN AWARNESS TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE THAT ANY INDIVIDUAL THAT HOLDS A CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS CERTIFICATE RECEIVES ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND CERITIFICATE AND MAINTAIN.
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74
Jan 20, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK ADJACENT TO THE REFRIGERATOR IN THE REAR PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HANDSINKS AND MAINTENANCE.
10
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDWASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE SINKS DRAIN PROPERLY.
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Jan 26, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLES IN WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON-PREMISES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: NO RECORDS OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS OR WEEKLY TESTING PER OSHA. MUST PROVIDE.
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86
Apr 5, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: TCS COLD FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMP: COOKED CHICKEN AT TEMP OF 47.7F TO 48F; DIFFERENT KIND OF SOUP AT TEMP OF 50F. MENTIONED FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE PREP COOLER. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 41F AND BELOW PRIORITY VIOLATION:7-38-005
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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. NO CITATION ISSUED.
3
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL DRY FOOD INGREDIENTS WITH COMMON NAME IN STORAGE AREA
37
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FEW SHELVES WITH FOOD STOCK AND FOOD CONTAINERS STORED UNDER WASTE PIPE,IN BASEMENT AREA.. RELOCATE MENTIONED ITEMS OR PIPES MUST BE ENCASED. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
39
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.
41
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE EXIT REAR DOOR AT GANGWAY IN COMMON AREA UNLOCKED WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KEY OR A LOCK FOR THE UNIT. DOOR MUST BE LOCKET AT ALL TIMES.
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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.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAKING WATER PIPE UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO DIVIDER AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN, WATER SIPPING FROM ONE COMPARTMENT TO THE OTHER INSTUCTED REPAIR CAUSE. SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER FRONT PREP COOLER, UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK SPECIALLY CORNERS AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING WALLS AT NORTH AREA OF BASEMENT ABOVE CHEST FREEZERS AND SHELVES,HOLES AROUND PIPES.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR WITH A SMOOTH CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. UNEVEN WITH ROUGH SURFACE ON REPAIRED CEILING(EAST-SOUTH AREA OF BASEMENT).SURFACE NOT EASILY CLEANABLE.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED ON SITE,DUE TO NEW EMPLOYEE.
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Apr 17, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE/VOMIT SPILL KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED. MUST PROVIDE.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-010. MUST PROVIDE.
3
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND WALLS NOT SMOOTH NAD EASY TO CLEAN AT BASEMENT FOOD/DRY STORAGE AREAS. MUST REPAIR.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO FOODHANDLER CETIFICATES/TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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70
May 3, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS ARE PREPARRED AND COOKED INCLUDING SOUP, CHICKEN AND TURKEY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 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. NO CITATION ISSUED
3
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED FACILTY TO DEVELOP AND MAINTAIN A PROCEDURE /PLAN AND TO MAINTAIN ANY APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINK IN DELI WITH SOAP DISPENSER BROKEN ASKED EMPLOYEE TO GET A WORKING SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK. OBSERVED SECOND HANDWASHING SINK IN PANINI AREA/ PREP AREA WITH NO PAPER TOWELS. HAND EMPLOYEE SUPPLY NAPKINS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C)
10
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKING SYSTEM IN PLACE. READY TO EAT AND OR TIME TEMPERATURE CONTROLLED FOODS PREPARED AND HELD IN A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT FOR OVER 24 HOURS MUST HAVE A CLEARLY MARKED LABELING SYSTEM IN PLACE TO INDICATE THE DATE OR DAY BY WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE CONSUMED ON PREMISES, SOLD, OR DISCARDED WHEN HELD AT A TEMPERATURE OF 41F OR LESS FOR A MAXIMUM OF 7 DAYS WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
23
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THEMOMETER NEEDED IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
36
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LID OF REACH IN FREEZER IN BASEMENT IN POOR REPAIR. REPAIR LID AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BASEMENT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNCLEAN WITH DEBRIS. CLEAN OUT SINK AND MAINTAIN AREA.
49
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BACK ALLEY LEADING TO GARBAGE WITH OLD EQUIPMENT INCLUDING STOVE AND TOILET. REMOVE ALL OLD EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN AREA.
54
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR ALL STAFF.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITIATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN
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May 8, 2018
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NOTED TEMPERATURE OF THE DISPLAY COOLER BEHIND THE FRONT COUNTER OF THE FOOD PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 51.6F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY CALLED FOR REPAIRS. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS TO BE IMPROPER FOUND IN THE DISPLAY COOLER: STUFFED GREEN PEPPERS (50F), SEASONED CHICKEN BREAST (48.2), STUFFED CABBAGE (49.3F), LASAGNE (48F), ITALIAN MEATBALLS (49.7F), REUBEN STRUDEL (51.3F), AND CORNED BEEF (124.5F), BOILED EGGS (50.4F), DELI MEATS (55.2F), CORN BEEF (124.5) FOOD MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE ABOVE ITEMS AT APPROXIMATELY 23 LBS WITH AN APPROXIMATE VALUE OF $ 134.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN THE TEMPERATURE AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-005(A)
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO SOAP AT THE DELI MEAT COUNTER HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL HAND WASH SINKS. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEES PUT SOAP AT THE HAND WASH SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
12
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET AT DOOR OF DELI DISPLAY COOLER AND REFRIGERATION UNIT BY THE FOOD DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:- RAILS OF THE DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER, BREAD TOASTER, INSIDE THE DELI MEAT DISPLAY COOLER WITH OLD FOOD PARTICLES AND BREAD CRUMBS AND INSIDE THE SERVICE COOLER BY THE DELI MEAT COUNTER
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED HOLES AND OPENINGS ON CEILING THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA BY THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL HOLES AND OPENINGS TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.....NOTED CRACK ON WALL ON STAIRWAY LEADING TO THE BASEMENT DRY/FOOD STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKING FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE DELI MEAT COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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70
Aug 10, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH SIDES OF THE PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY AT THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUSTOMER WASHROOM FOUND NOT MAINTAINED. DIRTY TOILET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED LINEN FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED HANGING INTO SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY LINENS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT STORAGE CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Aug 3, 2017
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FACILITIES UNABLE TO MAINTAIN ADEQUATE TEMPERATURES. BASEMENT COOLER FOUND AT 47.7F WITH CREAM CHEESE AT 44.6F. COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT USE UNTIL REPAIRED AND MAINTAINS A TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW, CDPH CONTACTED FOR RE-INSPECTION AND TAG REMOVAL. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: 57 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE FOUND HELD AT THE IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 44.6F IN THE ABOVE MENTIONED COOLER. MANAGEMENT STATES THE ESTIMATED VALUE TO BE $75.00. ALL DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD ALL POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE KITCHEN PREP EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND TOWELS UNABLE TO DISPENSE FROM THE AUTOMATIC DISPENSER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM #1976671 ON 12-7-16 NOT CORRECTED. #30- ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS INCLUDING FLAVORED CREAM CHEESES, SALADS, DESSERTS, ANY PREPARED FOOD ITEMS NEED A LABEL INDICATING THE NAME OF PRODUCT, THE INGREDIENTS OF THE PRODUCT, THE NAME OF STORE ADDRESS OF STORE. #36- OBSERVED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN BASEMENT AT BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELD COVER ON LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR OF PHARMACY. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: TABLE TOP CAN OPENER FOUND WITH ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AFTER EACH USE. INTERIOR OF THE BASEMENT TALL REACH-IN FREEZER DIRTY WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGHOUT BOTH SIDES OF THE PREP AREAS WITH DIRT AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE HALLWAY AT THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MUST BE PROVIDED THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT DRY FOOD, TO GO FOOD CONTAINER STORAGE AND ABOVE ALL BASEMENT FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPLACE. CUSTOMER WASHROOM FOUND NOT MAINTAINED. DIRTY TOILET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Linen: clean and soiled properly stored
Inspector notes: SOILED LINEN FOUND IMPROPERLY STORED HANGING INTO SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROPERLY STORE DIRTY LINENS.
39
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL STORED ITEMS THROUGHOUT STORAGE CLOSET ADJACENT TO THE DINING ROOM MUST BE STORED ORGANIZED AND ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS 6" OR ABOVE.
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Dec 7, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS INCLUDING FLOVORED CREAM CHEESES, SALADS, DESSERTS, ANY PREPARRED FOOD ITEMS NEED A LABEL INDICATING THE NAME OF PRODUCT, THE INGREDIENTS OF THE PRODUCT, THE NAME OF STORE ADDRESS OF STORE.
30
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN REACH IN REFIRGERATOR IN BASEMENT AT BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD COVER ON LIGHT IN WAK IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR OF PHARMACY. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 21, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH IN COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT LOCATED IN SADWICH PREP AREA ON WEST END OF SERVICE AREA AT 50.2F. COOLER/COLD HOLD UNIT CONTAINED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD INCLUDING CHEESE AND EGGS. CRITICAL VIOLATION CRITICAL VIOLAITON 7-38-005 (A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPRATURE: 3LBS OF SLICED TOMATOES AT 53.7F VALUED AT $5, 5LBS OF ASSORTED SLICED CHEESES AT 52.6F VALUED AT $10, OBSERVED HARD BOILED EGGS OUT OF SHELL AT 51.6F VALUED AT $3, OBSERVED 2 DOZEN RAW EGGS AT 51.6F VALUED $5, OBSERVED 1 LB OF SOUR CREAM AT 51.7F VALUED AT $2, OBSERVED COOKED BEANS AT 51.7F VALUED AT $2. ALL FOOD WAS VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DESTROYED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPACKAGED ITEMS INCLUDING FLOVORED CREAM CHEESES, SALADS, DESSERTS, ANY PREPARRED FOOD ITEMS NEED A LABEL INDICATING THE NAME OF PRODUCT, THE INGREDIENTS OF THE PRODUCT, THE NAME OF STORE ADDRESS OF STORE.
30
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DETAILED CLEANING NEEDED OF ALL REFIRGERATION UNITS AND FREEZER UNITS IN BASEMENT AND 1 ST FLOOR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR HANDLES THOROUGHLY. MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS IN A CLEAN AND SANITIARY CONDITION.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED FLOORS UNCLEAN UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOLERS INCLUDING LARGE DISPLAY COOLERS. OBSERVED FLOORS IN BASEMENT UNCLEAN. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL FLOORS. OBSERVED STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT MADE OF RAW WOOD. PAINT OR SEAL SO THAT STAIRS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT BURNT OUT IN REACH IN REFIRGERATOR IN BASEMENT AT BOTTOM OF THE STAIRS. REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING. OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHEILD COVER ON LIGHT IN WAK IN COOLER LOCATED OUTSIDE REAR EXIT DOOR OF PHARMACY. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER IN REACH IN REFRIGERATOR IN 1 ST FLOOR STORAGE ROOM. INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL UNITS IN BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR BASEMENT WITH CLUTTER. ALL ITEMS NEED TO BE STORED IN A WAY THAT GIVES PEST CONTROL COMPLETE ACCESS. GET RID OF ANY UNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN. STORE ALL ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR AND 6 INCHES AWAY FROM WALL.
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Jan 15, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN SOUP, CHILI, TYRKEY SANDWICH, HAM/CHESSE SANDWICH,MEATBALLS, TUNA SALAD ETC. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING AND SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. ONE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE POSTED ON THE WALL BUT THE SAID PERSON IS NOT ON SITE.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BAGS OF BAGELS AND CROUTONS FOR SALE. PROVIDE COMPANY'NAME NAME, ADDRESS, NAME OF THE PRODUCT AND INGREDIENTS AND ALLERGEN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS, FOOD CONTAINERS, TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT DUST ACCUMULATION AND POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN IN DETAIL THE BOTTON SHELVE OF THE REACH IN FREEZER AND REACH IN COOLER IN THE BASEMENT AND STORAGE ROOM IN THE IST FLOOR AND MAINTAIN. CLEAN THE FAN GUARD OF THE ONE DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN THE FRONT SERVING AREA(WITH DUST ACCUMULATED) AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ALL CORNER IN THE DELI AREA UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL VENT COVER IN THE WASHROOM BY THE PHARMACY, WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES PREPARING AND COOKING FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT TO CONFINE THE HAIR.
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Apr 7, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND TWO END PIECES OF BEEF IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 123.5F AND 128.0F. FOUND BEEF THAT WAS PREVIOUSLY STORED IN THE SAME HOT-HOLDING UNIT MENTIONED ABOVE EARLIER IN THE DAY, PUT THROUGH THE GRINDER AND STORED IN A CONTAINER IN THE REFRIGERATOR AT 75.8F. THE HOT HOLDING UNIT WAS SET TO 2 ON THE DIAL AT TIME OF INSPECTION, THE MANAGER TURNED UP THE DIAL TO 5 AFTER MEAT WAS OBSERVED OUT OF TEMPERATURE; AFTER DIAL WAS TURNED UP TO 5 THE WATER TEMPERATURE IN THE HOT-HOLDING UNIT WAS AT 168F BY MY THERMOMETER. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF BEEF WORTH $70. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNIT IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE MOLD AND FOOD SPLATTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CIRCULAR HOLE IN THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE PHARMACY THAT WAS USED FOR SOMETHING IN THE PAST BUT IS NO LONGER BEING UTILIZED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE TO PREVENT A HARBORAGE AREA FOR PESTS. OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR ON THE EAST SIDE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BASEBOARD TO SEAL THE GAP.
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Mar 20, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OUT ON THE PREP TABLE AND INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR. OBSERVED CORNED BEEF AT 64.7F, CONTAINER OF CHIPOTLE MAYO AT 63.9F, 2 DOZEN EGGS AT 62.9F, AND A CONTAINER OF SAUERKRAUT AT 55.7F OUT ON THE PREP TABLE. OBSERVED A LARGE CONTAINER OF TUNA STORED INSIDE THE REFRIGERATOR AT 49.7F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 7# OF FOOD WORTH $45. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOLD IN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE REFRIGERATOR/FREEZER UNIT IN THE BASEMENT TO REMOVE MOLD AND FOOD SPLATTER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR ON THE EAST SIDE WALL IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BASEBOARD TO SEAL THE GAP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A CIRCULAR HOLE IN THE BASEBOARD BEHIND THE PHARMACY THAT WAS USED FOR SOMETHING IN THE PAST BUT IS NO LONGER BEING UTILIZED. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE HOLE TO PREVENT A HARBORAGE AREA FOR PESTS.
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Jun 18, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: : NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED AT SECOND PREP AREA. NO FOOD IS PREPARED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HANDRYING DEVICE OR RELOCATE PANINI MACHINE,SOUP HOT HOLDER. ETC.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA,AT WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jun 10, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: SPLIT PEAS SOUP STORED ON TOP THE PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 54.4F TO 54.5F,LABEL OF WHEN FOOD WAS COOKED WAS PROVIDED WITH PRODUCT 6-9-14; CHICKEN BROTH INSIDE THE WARMER UNIT AT TEMP OF 90.4F.OWNER DISCARDED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.POUNDS 8.5,VALUE 10.00.COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP 40F AND BELOW. COLD FOOD MUST BE REHEATED AT TEMP OF 165F AND ABOVE PRIOR TO PUT IT IN THE WARMER / HOT HOLDING UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES.OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HANDLING CASH AND REGISTER, TOUCHING NON-FOOD ITEMS:FAUCET ,COUNTER TOP,THAN PUT ON GLOVES AND HANDLED READY TO EAT FOOD: SANDWICHES FOR CUSTOMER,WITHOUT WASHING HANDS.INFORMATION GIVEN ON HAND WASHING:MUST WAS HANDS PRIOR TO PUT ON FOOD GLOVES. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-020
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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: WE OBSERVED OVER 30 MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES IN DIFFERENT LOCATIONS OF FIRST FLOOR: UNDER PREP COUNTER ON SHELF AND ON TOP FOOD CONTAINER;IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA,AND PHARMACY SIDE UNDER AND ALONG BASEBOARD WALLS,ALSO BEHIND THE POP REACH-IN COOLER IN DINING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA MENTIONED. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED AT SECOND PREP AREA. NO FOOD IS PREPARED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HANDRYING DEVICE OR RELOCATE PANINI MACHINE,SOUP HOT HOLDER. ETC.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA,AT WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:TUNA AT TEMP OF 47,3F; WHITE CREAMY FISH AT TEMP OF 47.8F; CREAM CHEESE WITH CHIVES AT TEMP OF 45.5F TO 46.7F; WHITE FISH AT TEMP OF 46.7F TO 48.3F. SALMON AT TEMP OF 49.6F TO 51.5F. FISH PATTIES AT TEMP OF 46.9F;PLAIN CREAM CHEESE IN CONTAINERS AT TEMP OF 48.7F. ALL FOOD WAS STORED INSIDE THE DISPLAY CASE,WHICH MAINTAINED TEMP OF 42.1F. NO TIME/ TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE AT PRESENT TIME. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED TEMPERATURE ABUSED FOOD.POUNDS 18, VALUE $110.CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO HANDLE AT LID OF THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM EXPOSED HAND SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOOD STAINS AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALL BESIDE THE DISPLAY PREP COOLER,ALSO ON PIPE AT SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO EXPOSED HAND SINK IS INSTALLED AT SECOND PREP AREA. NO FOOD IS PREPARED AT PRESENT TIME.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK UNDER CITY PLUMBING CODE WITH SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS/HANDRYING DEVICE OR RELOCATE PANINI MACHINE,SOUP HOT HOLDER. ETC.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WHITE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT AREA,AT WEST WALL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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Jan 31, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SANDWICH CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP PITS ON SURFACE . MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR DAMAGED CUTTING BOARD ALSO MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL STOPPERS (X2) FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PREP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RAILS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP ON FLOOR/ALONG WALLS AT PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND TABLES, COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WASHROOM HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY (OUTSIDE OF PHARMACY). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLERS AND PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREMISES USING PLASTIC CRATES TO ELEVATE SODA OFF FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND TO ELEVATE ITEMS IN STORAGE ROOM. MUST REMOVE PLASTIC CRATES AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVES, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Jan 12, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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. MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Jan 4, 2012
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. FACILITIES DO NOT MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE. OBSERVED A PREP COOLER WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 44F. THE UNIT WAS USED TO STORE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS EGGS, CHEESE, AND MILK. UNIT WAS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST MAINTAIN THE COOLER BELOW 40F. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLERS. OBSERVED EGGS AT 60F, MILK AT 44.9F, CREAM CHEESE AT 65F, SOUR CREAM AT 46.7F, SLICED CHEESES AT 46F, COLESLAW AT 48F, POTATO SALAD AT 66F, HALF AND HALF AT 50.9F, HAM AT 48.2F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 30# OF FOOD WORTH $200. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED IN THE ESTABLISHMENT. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
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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 FROM REPORT #462725 ON 11/19/10 NOT CORRECTED: 33/01 - All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR. 40/01 - 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. NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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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. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE DELI COOLER AND PREP COOLER. MUST STORE KNIVES IN THE KNIFE RACK. DEFROST THE STANDUP 1 DOOR FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT.
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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. ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES NEED A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Nov 19, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, INSIDE OF DELI COOLERS, BREAD SLICER, INTERIOR OF SMALL ICE CREAM FREEZER, EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP, INTERIOR OF BASEMENT FREEZER/REFRIGERATOR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE RESTROOM DOOR. MUST INSTALL.
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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. NO THERMOMETER WAS OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT REFRIGERATOR. MUST PROVIDE.
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May 7, 2010
Consultation
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED ON 5.6.10.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #248266 DATED 5.6.10.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #248266 ON 5.6.10.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST COMPLY WITH VIOLATIONS NOTED ON REPORT #248266 ON 5.6.10.
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May 6, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 9 ROLLS OF SAUSAGE LABELED "KEEP REFRIGERATED" HANGING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURES RANGED FROM 69.4 - 70.1. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISPOSE AND DENATURE. MANAGER COMPLIED. TOTAL APPROXIMATE WEIGHT 25 LBS, TOTAL APPROXIMATE VALUE $125. CITATION NOT AVAILABLE. SEE COMMENTS.
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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. REPAIR HOLES THROUGHOUT CEILING IN BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. SHIELD ALL LIGHTS ABOVE FOOD STORAGE AREAS AND CHEST FREEZERS IN BASEMENT.
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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. REMOVE CLUTTER IN BASEMENT. CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jb's Deli last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jb's Deli on file is from May 1, 2025. The public record contains 26 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jb's Deli?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Jb's Deli.

Has Jb's Deli's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jb's Deli have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

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A low risk rating at Jb's Deli 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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Based on the inspection history on file, Jb's Deli is inspected around two times per year on average.