Jones Food Mart — Mama J's
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2013
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Score
Jones Food Mart — Mama J's appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2012. On Nov 19, 2013, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. The most recent inspection at Jones Food Mart — Mama J's is from Nov 19, 2013, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited four times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jones Food Mart — Mama J's trails the local norm. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2013
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP) SLICERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS), SHELVES, CABINETS (DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS), USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT (UNUSED FREEZERS, COOLERS, CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL, ETC), ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 12, 2013
Routine
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: OBSERVED 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELF UNDER PREP TABLES, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS IN PREP AREA, 9 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE CABINET UNDER WASHBOWL AND FLOOR UNDER UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP) SLICERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS), SHELVES, CABINETS (DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS), USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS AND CEILING BEHIND UNUSED REACH-IN COOLER BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Nov 7, 2012
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP) SLICERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS), SHELVES, CABINETS (DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS), USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, CIGARETTE BUTTS,ETC). REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN LOBBY, FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREAS (WATER DAMAGE). REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE STRIPPED HANDLE ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK. SECURE LOOSE EXPOSED SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ETC TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Oct 26, 2012
Routine
9 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: OBSERVED 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN UNUSED FREEZERS AND ALONG WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA, 30-40 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, 10-15 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG SOUTH WALL BEHIND ARCADE GAMES IN LOBBY, ONE LIVE ROACH ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED OVEN IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. FRONT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED, 1/4" GAP ON BOTTOM OF DOOR. SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, GRILL (GREASE BUILDUP) SLICERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS (FOOD DEBRIS), SHELVES, CABINETS (DEBRIS, DEAD INSECTS), USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS (FOOD DEBRIS, CIGARETTE BUTTS,ETC). REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR WALLS AND CEILINGS IN LOBBY, FRONT COUNTER AND PREP AREAS (WATER DAMAGE). REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING AND PAINTING IN ALL AREAS. SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS AND CEILINGS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS ALONG BASEBOARDS, ETC IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE STRIPPED HANDLE ON 3-COMP SINK. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER, SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ETC TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jones Food Mart — Mama J's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jones Food Mart — Mama J's on file is from Nov 19, 2013. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jones Food Mart — Mama J's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jones Food Mart — Mama J's.
Has Jones Food Mart — Mama J's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jones Food Mart — Mama J's have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jones Food Mart — Mama J's 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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