J.J Brain's — Earline N. Sumler

5241 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651

Bar / Pub

Last inspected: Apr 7, 2014

Score

Low Risk

J.J Brain's — Earline N. Sumler appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 7, 2014. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at J.J Brain's — Earline N. Sumler is from Apr 7, 2014, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly three violations earlier in the record.

“Premises maintained free of litter” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 7, 2014

Complaint

1 minor violation.

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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector notes: INSPECTOR OBSERVE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPTER FULL AND RUNNING OVER, PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING. HE ALSO OBSERVED BOXES ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPTER AREA AT ALL TIMES . RECOMMENDED MANAGER TO INCREASE PICK UP SERVICES. MANAGER PICK UP BOXES FROM GROUND AND CLOSE LID ON DUMPTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020

Feb 19, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILES.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GREASEB TRAP.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: ALL ITEMS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA NEED TO BE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND SIX INCHES FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGING.

Mar 13, 2013

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE KEPT NEAT,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.

Mar 5, 2013

License

9 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: TALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 49.6F DURING THIS INSPECTION. THE COOLER MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector notes: FOUND THE MENS TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE THE TOILET IS UNABLE TO FLUSH DURING THIS INSPECTION.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REPAIR OR REMOVE A ICE MAKER NOT CONNECTED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE OVENS,DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS,EXHAUST FAN ABOVE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE MOP SINK.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Frequently Asked Questions

When was J.J Brain's — Earline N. Sumler last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at J.J Brain's — Earline N. Sumler on file is from Apr 7, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J.J Brain's — Earline N. Sumler?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at J.J Brain's — Earline N. Sumler.

Has J.J Brain's — Earline N. Sumler's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at J.J Brain's — Earline N. Sumler have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly three earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at J.J Brain's — Earline N. Sumler 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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