Joy and James Cafe
Last inspected: Jun 10, 2015
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Score
Going back to 2010, Joy and James Cafe has nine inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Jun 10, 2015. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 10, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jun 10, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN WITH LARGE HOLES SCREEN MESH AT SIDE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SCREENING MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS TOO LOOSE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: BROKEN CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
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Nov 6, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELF RACK ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN ROOM BEHIND WASHER/DRYERS (WATER LEAKING FROM SPRAYER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
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Mar 18, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CEILING WITH LARGE HOLE ALONG EAST WALL CAUSING DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOOR, NO FOODS HELD OR PREPARED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND REPAIR CEILING ABOVE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT DINING AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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Jan 15, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED GAP OR OPENING AT CORNER OF WALL/DIVIDER (HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
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Mar 8, 2012
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, lower shelving not clean need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Wall that had exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning, exhaust canopy needs cleaning.
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Jul 12, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Above violation still remaining.
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Jul 5, 2011
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: Found/observed rat droppings(35 )in bsmt., storage areas, also found/observed rear exit door(screen door) in kitchen not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap on corner of door outer openings not protected.Citation issued#H000071346 with a court date of 8/04/2011, at 400 w superior in room # 112, at 9:00 AM.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, and reach in freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exposed raw wood shelving in rear kitchen prep area shall be repair/sealed, storage shelving in bsmt.,storage area had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving, prep table lower shelving, and bsmt storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt., storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, walls that had gaps, peeling paint, shall be repair.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep areas, front prep area not clean need detailed cleaning. Missing light shields in kitchen prep areas, dining areas shall be provided.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning(detailed).
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Excess clutter in bsmt. storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
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Dec 30, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 27, 2010
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: 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 SANITIZE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL THE DROPPINGS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN HAVE ANOTHER INSPECTION DONE. NO CITATION ISSUED. CITATION ISSUED ON THE EXISTING RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #1221335
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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).
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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 ALL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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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 IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ,CORNER AND BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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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 INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST READJUST THE EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD AND MAINTAIN. MUST READJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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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 ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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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 Jun 10, 2015. The public record contains nine 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 five times, more than any other issue at Joy and James Cafe.
Has Joy and James Cafe's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joy and James Cafe have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joy and James Cafe 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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