Jj's Grill

616 E 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60619

American

Last inspected: Sep 10, 2014

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2013, Jj's Grill has four inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Sep 10, 2014. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Jj's Grill's record stops at Sep 10, 2014, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things have been moving the wrong way, with the rolling count rising from around two violations to closer to five violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 10, 2014

License

5 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS ,HAS GREASE BUILD UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,ESPECIALLY BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT

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

Inspector notes: OPENING FOUND IN WALL NEXT TO REFRIGERATOR UNIT IN REAR PREP AREA,MUST SEAL OPENING AND CLEAN VENTS IN THE PREP AREA

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

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

Inspector notes: REMOVE SOME UNUSED EQUIPMENT AT THE OUITSIDE REAR OF PRMISES(SHELVES),TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE

Aug 8, 2014

Routine

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS AND DEFROST CHEST FREEZERS IN PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK,STORAGE CLOSET,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS

Apr 24, 2013

Reinspection

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: CONTINUE TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: FINISH SEALING ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN BASEBOARDS, WALLS AND DOOR FRAMES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.

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

Inspector notes: PREMISES CLUTTERED WITH LOT'S UNUSED EQUIPMENT, MUST HAVE ALL UNUSED REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

Apr 18, 2013

License

6 minor violations.

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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: 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS OBSERVED ON PREMISES IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS(INCLUDING BASEBOARDS), FLOORS, CEILINGS, AND REPAIR GAP UNDERNEATH LEFT LOWER SECTION OF FRONT DOOR, MAKING IT TIGHT-FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: GARBAGE DUMPSTER LID MUST BE KEPT CLOSED AND GROUND SURROUNDING DUMPSTER MUST BE KEPT CLEAN. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: CABINET INTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, SHELVES UNDERNEATH FRONT COUNTER, TABLE UNDERNEATH COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE(OR REMOVE IT FROM PREMISES).

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

Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: SEAL ALL CRACKS AND OPENINGS IN BASEBOARDS, WALLS AND DOOR FRAMES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA.

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

Inspector notes: PREMISES CLUTTERED WITH LOT'S UNUSED EQUIPMENT, MUST HAVE ALL UNUSED REMOVED FROM PREMISES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jj's Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jj's Grill on file is from Sep 10, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jj's Grill?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jj's Grill.

Has Jj's Grill's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Jj's Grill have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jj's Grill 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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