Jj Food Tobacco and Phones
Last inspected: Dec 30, 2013
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Score
Public records show three inspections at Jj Food Tobacco and Phones stretching back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Dec 30, 2013. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Note that Jj Food Tobacco and Phones's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 30, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near seven violations per visit.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Jj Food Tobacco and Phones' latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Dec 30, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME. RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER, FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CART, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL SINKS, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN VARIOUS AREAS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. ALSO INSTALL A SPASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM REAR EXTERIOR AREAS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR AREAS.
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Dec 26, 2013
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS PREPARED AND SERVED. (CHICKEN) MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME. RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER, FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CART, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL SINKS, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN VARIOUS AREAS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A BACK FLOW DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. ALSO INSTALL A SPASH GUARD BETWEEN THE HAND SINK AND THE MOP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER FROM REAR EXTERIOR AREAS LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE. MUST ALSO REMOVE CLUTTER IN OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND IN REAR AREAS.
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Oct 15, 2013
License
5 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM NOT MAINTAINED, UNSANITARY. TOILET, SINK, WALLS, FLOORS, TRASH BIN NOT CLEAN. INSTD TO CLEAN ENTIRE TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. INSTD TO PAINT WALLS IF NEEDED AFTER CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD STAINED WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. REPLACE SAME. RAW WOOD SURFACES THRU-OUT. PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER, FRYERS, FLAT TOP GRILL, STEAM TABLE,ROLLING CART, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER CABINETS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKETS, ALL STORAGE CONTAINERS, ALL SINKS, LEGS, WHEELS AND ALL ATTACHED PIPING THRU-OUT NOT CLEAN, EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND ALONG WALLBASE NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED CEILING TILES ON SITE. INSTD TO REPLACE SAME. MISSING OUTLET COVERS IN VARIOUS AREAS. PROVIDE SAME.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jj Food Tobacco and Phones last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jj Food Tobacco and Phones on file is from Dec 30, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jj Food Tobacco and Phones?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jj Food Tobacco and Phones.
Has Jj Food Tobacco and Phones' inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jj Food Tobacco and Phones have averaged around seven violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jj Food Tobacco and Phones means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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