Jook Sing

1329 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60642
Chinese
Last inspected: Oct 31, 2024
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Score
Low Risk

Jook Sing has been inspected four times since 2023. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 31, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near four violations each time.

Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded four times.

Jook Sing's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Oct 31, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: 8-304.11(A) NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S HEALTH INSPECTION REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GRILL, DEEP FRYERS, AND PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND SINKS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN.
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Oct 24, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS ONLY 1 PEST CONTROL INSPECTION FROM THE PAST YEAR IN THE LOG BOOK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A MINIMUM OF 2 PEST CONTROL INSPECTIONS PER YEAR AND MAINTAIN THEM IN THE LOG BOOK FOR REVIEW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR RAW OR UNDERCOOKED FOODS. MANAGEMENT WAS INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE OR DESCRIBE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED AND LINK THOSE ITEMS TO THE REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GRILL, DEEP FRYERS, AND PREP TABLES IN THE 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE DEEP FRYERS. CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BAR AND SINKS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FAN NOT OPERATIONAL IN THE BASEMENT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WORKING VENTILATION FAN.
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Oct 17, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 15, 2023
License
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 PREP COOLER IN UPSTAIRS FOOD PREP AREA MAINTAINING AN IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 52.3F. COOLER TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL COOLERS AT OR BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT WATER PIPE IS NOT CONNECTED TO WASHBOWL SINK IN WEST TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN WASHBOWL SO THAT IT IS CAPABLE OF DELIVERING HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER PRESSURE BETWEEN 100-120F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE UNISEX EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM LOCATED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE ON INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED SMOKER IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTE TO REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN CEILING OF 1ST FLOOR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE MISSING LIGHT BULB IN HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jook Sing last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jook Sing on file is from Oct 31, 2024. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jook Sing?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jook Sing.

Has Jook Sing's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jook Sing have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jook Sing means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.