Joy and James Cafe

4701 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630

Café / Breakfast

Last inspected: Dec 27, 2010

Score

Medium Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Dec 27, 2010. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either. Joy and James Cafe's record stops at Dec 27, 2010, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around seven violations per visit versus roughly five violations earlier in the record.

“Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing three times across the record.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.

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Inspection History

Dec 27, 2010

Routine

7 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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS OVER 80 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL THE DROPPINGS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN HAVE ANOTHER INSPECTION DONE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PAINT THE RAW WOOD ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.( MISSING 2 DRAIN STOPPER).

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

Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD/COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE, CORNER AND BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST READJUST THE EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILING AND BY THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.

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

Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

Jan 20, 2010

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMP ON THE FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER . SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.3F, COOKED PORK AT 47.9F, RICE CAKE AT 49.7F. REACH IN COOLER TEMP AT 40.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.OF OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A. MANGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $80.00 AND TOTAL 15 LBS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE; EXTERIOR SIDE, TOP AND FRONT OF THE COOKING STOVE; THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL PREP TABLE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA; BY THE EXIT DOOR; BY THE KITCHEN, WITH FOOD STAINED.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE THE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR COOLERS(X2), NOT WORKING AND BEING USED AS A STORAGE. OR DISCARD THE COOLER TO HAVE MORE SPACE IN THE KITCHEN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joy and James Cafe last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joy and James Cafe on file is from Dec 27, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joy and James Cafe?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joy and James Cafe.

Has Joy and James Cafe's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Joy and James Cafe have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joy and James Cafe 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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