Js Martinez Corporation
Last inspected: Aug 15, 2016
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Going back to 2015, Js Martinez Corporation has four inspections in the public record. The latest inspection on file is from Aug 15, 2016. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Js Martinez Corporation's record stops at Aug 15, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Aug 15, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP FOUND AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING FACILITY WHICH WAS ALSO TURNED OFF UNDERNEATH THE BOTTOM, AND NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. ON PREMISES WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AT START OF INSPECTION WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED(CUT LEAFY GREENS, BEEF, RICE). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: : PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WITH UNCOVERED FOODS INSIDE IN DEEP FREEZERS AND COOLERS, MUST STORE ALL UNCOVERED FOODS IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE, MUST STORE IT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 16, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WITH UNCOVERED FOODS INSIDE IN DEEP FREEZERS AND COOLERS, MUST STORE ALL UNCOVERED FOODS IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE, MUST STORE IT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Jun 9, 2016
Routine
15 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: A LARGE STOCK POT OF COOKED BEANS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER OVER NIGHT AT 80.0F. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD PRODUCT AND TO BREAK COOKED FOODS DOWN INTO SHALLOW PANS WHICH MUST REACH THE REQUIRED TEMPERATURE WITHIN 6 HOURS(140 TO 70 IN 2 HOURS AND FROM 70-40 IN 4 HOURS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCHING AND CHOPPING FRESH TOMATOES USING BARE HANDS. INSTRUCTED THAT NO BARE HAND CONTACT IS ALLOWED WITH READY TO EAT FOODS; MUST USE GLOVES OR UTENSILS TO HANDLE READY TO EAT FOODS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010(A).
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. OVERFLOWING TRASH OBSERVED IN GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH THE LID 12 INCHES ABOVE THE RIM. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP LID CLOSED, AND TO INCREASE NUMBER OF PICK-UPS OR OBTAIN AN ADDITIONAL DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED FOR ANYONE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS WERE BEING PREPARED(BEEF TONGUE, BEEF). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS AND FOODS REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS STORED IN COOLERS THAT ARE HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED INVERTED(UP OR OUT) IN CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF DEEP FREEZER AND REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WITH UNCOVERED FOODS INSIDE IN DEEP FREEZERS AND COOLERS, MUST STORE ALL UNCOVERED FOODS IN FOOD GRADE PLASTIC STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN TH FOLLOWING: SIDES AND INTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA(DEEP FRYER. GRILL, COOKING STOVE,), ALL CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES, ALL PREP TABLES, ALL FREEZERS AND COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS AND SHELVES, ALL UNCLEAN SKILLETS AND PANS INSIDE COOKING STOVE, AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL DIRT AND DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT FOOD PREP AREAS ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND IN WASHROOMS WHERE SURFACES ARE CHIPPING. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE PRESENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT(S) IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AND LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING OPEN FOODS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINT'S.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP IMPROPERLY STORED INSIDE ICE MACHINE, MUST STORE IT IN A CLEAN CONTAINER PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Apr 30, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK IN BASEMENT; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR DEVICE. FOUND TWO DRAIN STOPPERS AT THE THREE COMP SINK; MUST PROVIDE THREE STOPPERS FOR PROPER SET UP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN BASEMENT; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Js Martinez Corporation last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Js Martinez Corporation on file is from Aug 15, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Js Martinez Corporation?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Js Martinez Corporation.
Has Js Martinez Corporation's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Js Martinez Corporation have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Js Martinez Corporation 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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