Jubba Restaurant

236 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60610
African
Last inspected: Mar 8, 2017
82
Score
Low Risk

Jubba Restaurant appears in inspection records 17 times, starting in 2010. Jubba Restaurant was last inspected on Mar 8, 2017. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Jubba Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Mar 8, 2017; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 13 times across the record.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Jubba Restaurant squarely in typical territory. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Mar 8, 2017
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found rust on shelves in walk in cooler. Must remove or paint. Found heavily soiled and damaged gaskets on walk in cooler door. Must detail clean and repair. Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in kitchen area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable and non-porous. Must maintain all.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found caulking on washbowl sink in employee restroom heavily soiled with slimy, black, mold-like substance along top. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found counter area around front exposed hand sink heavily soiled. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floor in equipment closet in kitchen heavily soiled. Must detail clean this area. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found leak from compressor in walk in cooler. Water is dripping into bus pain on floor of walk in. Must repair and maintain same
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Feb 21, 2017
Complaint
8 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: Found the following sinks without paper towels: Employee restroom washbowl sink, front prep exposed hand sink; and rear prep exposed hand sink. Must keep all hand sinks stocked with soap and paper towels at all times. Operator provided paper towels during inspection. Found front exposed hand sink with hot water inaccessible. (Hot water turned off at the pipes below sink.) Operator restored hot water. Instructed hot water must be accessible at all times. Critical violation 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: Observed no city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods (chicken, rice, etc.) are being prepared. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager on site while potentially hazardous foods are being prepared, cooked and/or served. Must have a city of Chicago certified food manager certificate posted in plain view, at all times. Serious violation 7-38-012.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: Observed facility does not have a chemical test kit on site. Must provide chemical test kit. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: Found 3 compartment sink hot water faucet not functioning properly. Hot water handle is stripped. Hot water valve turned off under 3 compartment sink. Must repair hot water handle to provide properly functioning hot and cold water with adequate city pressure, at all times. Serious violation 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found rust on shelves in walk in cooler. Must remove or paint. Found heavily soiled and damaged gaskets on walk in cooler door. Must detail clean and repair. Observed cardboard used as a floor mat in kitchen area. Must remove. All surfaces must be smooth, easily cleanable and non-porous. Must maintain all.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Found caulking on washbowl sink in employee restroom heavily soiled with slimy, black, mold-like substance along top. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same. Found counter area around front exposed hand sink heavily soiled. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Found floor in equipment closet in kitchen heavily soiled. Must detail clean this area. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Found leak from compressor in walk in cooler. Water is dripping into bus pain on floor of walk in. Must repair and maintain same.
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Aug 4, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WORNED OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,SOUP, BEANS, ETC.) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1547087 DATED:06/15/2015. 30 NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (TIN CANS) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. 09/11/2015 33 MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS, CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER,PREP TABLES AND SINKS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.09/11/2015 35 NOTED MISSING TILES ON WALL BASE OF CUSTOMER BATHROOM AND BEHIND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. 09/11/2015 38 NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT FAUCET EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE BATHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION. 09/11/2015 45 NOTED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. 09/11/2015 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN NOTED VIOLATIONS BY 8/4/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA WORNED OUT WITH STAINS.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS TROUGHOUT THE PREMISES REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING AND PROVIDE MISSING FLOR DRAIN COVER IN FRONT OF THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMALL WATER LEAK AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK AND CONDENSATION LEAK AT VENTILATION COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR ALL PLUMBING AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTERED CONDITIONS INSIDE THE FURNACE ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/PIECES OF UNUSED KITCHEN EQUIPMENTS DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
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Jun 15, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (TIN CANS) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN AND MAKE REPAIRS. PROVIDE A DOOR HANDLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS, CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER,PREP TABLES AND SINKS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES ON WALL BASE OF CUSTOMER BATHROOM AND BEHIND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT FAUCET EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE BATHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jun 11, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE KITCHEN HAND WASH SINK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT SINK AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NOTED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASH SINKS OF THE FRONT AND REAR FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PAPER TOWELS AT SINKS ALWAYS. CITATION ISSUED FOR CRITICAL VIOLATION #7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED (CHICKEN, SOUPS, RICE ETC). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE ALWAYS AND TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-012
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: NOTED NO CURRENT INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED BY LAW. PREMISES HAS A REPORT SUMMARY FOR 9/9/2013 INSTEAD OF SUMMARY REPORT FOR 2015.INSTRUCTED TO POST THE CURRENT INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED FOR SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-42-010(B)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOOD ITEMS STORED IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS (TIN CANS) INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND STORE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED WATER DRIPPING FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT INSIDE WALK IN COOLER AND COLLECTING INSIDE A CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DRAIN LINE FOR THE CONDENSATION UNIT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS, CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER,PREP TABLES AND SINKS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED HEAVY ICE BUILD UP FROM THE CONDENSATION UNIT OF WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY AT THE KITCHEN WITH GREASE AND STANDING WATER AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST UPGRADE HOUSE KEEPING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING TILES ON WALL BASE OF CUSTOMER BATHROOM AND BEHIND SHELVING AT THE KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT BOTTOM PIPING OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT FAUCET EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK OF CUSTOMER BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.MUST CLEAN ALL VENTS ESPECIALLY AT THE BATHROOMS WITH HEAVY DUST AND DIRT ACCUMULATION.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NOTED EMPLOYEES ON SITE WITH NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE THE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOODS STORED ON TOP OF THE STEAM TABLE (CONTAINERS NOT STORED IN THE HOT WATER): CHICKEN AT 130.1F, COOKED MIXED VEGETABLES AT 130.4F, CREAMED CORN AT 131.1F, TUNA AT 134.4F. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 10# OF FOOD WORTH $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (BEEF AT 143.9F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT STORED IN A GROCERY BAG IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLER, WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE AREAS, FOOD STORAGE CONATINERS, TOP OF GRILL.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND THE COFFEE MACHINE AND FRONT PREP AREA HANDSINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELD MISSING AT THE LIGHT FIXTURE IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST INSTALL.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE THE NON-WORKING VENTILATION FAN IN THE SOUTH CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Sep 9, 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: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH STORAGE SHELVING AND IN THE TOILET ROOM TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND PREP TABLE WHERE THE BLENDER IS KEPT AND USED TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Aug 7, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL FOODS STORED IN COOLERS MUST BE DATED & LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE REPLACED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, EXTERIOR OF FOOD CONTAINERS, SHELVES ON THE NORTH WALL OF KITCHEN, SOME WALK-IN COOLER SHELVES, PIPES UNDER 3-COMP SINK, & COUNTER AROUND COFFEE MACHINE AT SERVING AREA-DUE TO FOOD STAINS/DEBRIS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED IN ALL COOLERS.
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82
Jun 1, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 27, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE DIP HER HANDS INTO A POT OF RICE AND TASTE THE FOOD. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED ON PROPER HYGIENIC PRACTICES SUCH AS USING A SINGLE USE TASTING SPOON TO TASTE THE FOOD. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED THE FOOD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-010A
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. NO HOT WATER WAS AVAILABLE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. THE WATER TEMPERATURE AT THE 3 COMPARMTENT SINK WAS 58-60F AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F MUST BE AVAILABLE AT ALL TIMES TO WASH DISHES. MANAGER WAS ADVISED THAT THE CURRENT HOT WATER TANK WAS NOT ADEQUATE FOR THE FOOD OPERATION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWELS WERE AVAILABLE AT THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM OR THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND TOWELS AND HAND SOAP AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. CUSTOMER WASHROOMS ARE NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED DIRTY TOILETS IN BOTH WASHROOMS. OBSERVED TOILETS IN THE WOMEN'S RESTROOM NOT FLUSING PROPERLY. MUST MAINTAIN THE RESTROOMS CLEAN AT ALL TIMES AND REPAIR THE TOILETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL AND DATE THE PREPARED FOODS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN AND MAKE REPAIRS. PROVIDE A DOOR HANDLE FOR THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS THROUGHOUT, INSIDE OF MOP SINK, GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE, RESTROOM VENTILATION FAN COVER WITH DUST ON THEM, PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTILATION HOOD FILTERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE PREP AREAS, WALK-IN FREEZER AND COOLER, STORAGE AREAS AND RESTROOMS THROUGHOUT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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. MAINTAIN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA CLEAN AND FREE OF LITTER AND DEBRIS.
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Mar 22, 2011
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEANED UTENSILS WERE STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER BELOW CONTAINERS THAT WERE DRYING AFTER BEING WASHED. WATER DRIPPED INTO THE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL UTENSILS MUST BE AIR DRIED PRIOR TO USE.
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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 PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREA. CONDENSED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, INSIDE OF MOP SINK, GAS LINES BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE.
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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. REPLACE THE CAULKING BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED DEAD FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE MECHANICAL ROOM. CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE WALLS.
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Mar 15, 2011
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: All food establishments shall be provided with an adequate supply of hot and cold water under pressure properly connected to the city water supply. INADEQUATE HOT WATER PROVIDED TO THE ESTABLISHMENT. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION, OBSERVED 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH HOT WATER AT 70-90F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT HOT WATER ABOVE 110F IS NEEDED TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE UTENSILS. HOT WATER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WAS UP TO 114F BY THE END OF THE INSPECTION. A LARGER HOT WATER TANK IS RECOMMENDED TO PROPERLY WASH DISHES AND WASH HANDS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. OBSERVED ALL HANDWASHING SINKS WITHOUT EITHER PAPER TOWELS OR HANDSOAP. OBSERVED HANDSINK IN FRONT PREP AREA WITHOUT HANDSOAP. OBSERVED REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. OBSERVED RESTROOM HANDSINK WITHOUT PAPER TOWELS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT ALL HANDSINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WAS PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN AND RICE) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. NO CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WAS POSTED ON PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT WITH THEIR ORIGINAL CITY FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD IS BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #160413 ON 6/21/10 NOT CORRECTED: 32/01 - MUST REMOVE EXTREME ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER. 33/01 - MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS, CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER,PREP TABLES AND SINKS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN MICROWAVES AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN SINKS,TOILETS,WALLS AND DOORS IN ALL WASHROOMS. 38/01 - 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND WATER SPRAYING OUT FROM 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCETS WHEN WATER TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR BOTH FAUCETS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEANED UTENSILS WERE STORED IN A PLASTIC CONTAINER BELOW CONTAINERS THAT WERE DRYING AFTER BEING WASHED. WATER DRIPPED INTO THE CONTAINERS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL UTENSILS MUST BE AIR DRIED PRIOR TO USE.
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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. REPLACE THE BROKEN TOILET TANK COVER IN THE WASHROOM. REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA. PROVIDE A SPLASHGUARD BETWEEN THE COFFEE MACHINE AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AND BETWEEN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE THE ALUMINUM FOIL COVERING THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE PREP AREA. CONDENSED WATER LEAKING FROM THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, ALL DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, INSIDE OF MOP SINK.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR THROUHGOUT THE PREP AREAS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE PREP AREA, ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. REPLACE THE CAULKING BEHIND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. DETAIL CLEAN THE DUSTY CEILING EXHAUST COVERS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOW WATER PRESSURE AT THE REAR EXPOSED HANDSINK. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE WATER PRESSURE TO WASH HANDS.
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Jun 21, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-10-2010.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-10-2010.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-10-2010.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-10-2010.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-10-2010.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 6-10-2010.
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Jun 10, 2010
Routine
10 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 AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 20LBS OF COOKED PINTO BEANS AND COOKED LENTILS IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 50-67 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. FOUND NO SOAP OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN PREP AREA. ALSO, NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT WASHBOWL IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. ALSO, FOUND EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT READILY ACCESSIBLE. SAID HAND SINK WAS OBSTRUCTED BY A LARGE BUCKET OF DIRTY MOP WATER AND TWO LARGE MULTI USE PANS CONTAINING FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ITEMS THAT WERE OBSTRUCTING THE EXPOSED HAND BOWL AND TO PROVIDE SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES AS NEEDED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST ALSO POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR PROVIDE PROOF OF ENROLLMENT. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Toilet rooms enclosed clean, provided with hand cleanser, sanitary hand drying devices and proper waste receptacles
Inspector notes: In all food establishments, toilet facilities shall be kept clean and in good repair and shall include an adequate supply of hot and cold or tempered water, soap, and approved sanitary towels or other approved hand-drying devices. TOILET FACILITIES IN POOR REPAIR. TOILET BOWL IN REAR WASHROOM NOT PROPERLY FLUSHING AND TOILET BOWL TANK COVER MISSING. ALSO, 3RD TOILET BOWL IN MENS WASHROOM HAS BROKEN HANDLE HANGING BY A WIRE AND DOES NOT PROPERLY FLUSH. ALSO FOUND MISSING TOILET BOWL TANK COVERS IN MENS WASHROOM. MUST REPAIR AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN ALL TOILET FACILITIES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN FOOD GRADE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND PROPERLY LABEL.
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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 REMOVE EXTREME ICE BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND FROM SMALL COOLER UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT INCLUDING ALL ATTACHED LEGS,WHEELS AND PIPING. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL SHELVING RACKS, CABINETS UNDER FRONT COUNTER,PREP TABLES AND SINKS AND REMOVE EXTREME FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO CLEAN MICROWAVES AND INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. MUST CLEAN SINKS,TOILETS,WALLS AND DOORS IN ALL WASHROOMS.
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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 DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,UNDER 3 COMP SINK,DINING AREA,IN STORAGE AREAS UNDER SHELVING,ALONG WALLS,IN CORNERS AND THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE EXTREME DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. REMOVE WATER FROM FLOORS IN WASHROOMS AND FROM UNDER 3 COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCETS IN POOR REPAIR. FOUND WATER SPRAYING OUT FROM 3 COMPARTMENT FAUCETS WHEN WATER TURNED ON. MUST REPAIR BOTH FAUCETS.
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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. OBSERVED DIRTY MULTI USE ITEMS STORED ON FLOORS UNDER 3 COMP SINK,IN FRONT OF HAND SINK AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING RACKS TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS 6 INCHES OFF FLOOR. REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND DEBRIS FROM FURNACE ROOMS, FROM UNDER STORAGE SHELVES AND FROM FRONT CABINETS. ALSO PROVIDE A DESIGNATED AREA TO STORE EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS.
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Mar 11, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 17, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA NOT WORKING PROPERLY. ALSO, MUST HAVE ESPRESSO MACHINE PROPERLY INSTALLED WITH A BACK FLOW DEVICE AND ON SITE FOR INSPECTION. MUST REPAIR LEAKS AT ESPRESSO FILTERS ATTACHED TO HAND SINK IN FRONT SERVICE AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jubba Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jubba Restaurant on file is from Mar 8, 2017. The public record contains 17 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jubba Restaurant?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited 13 times, more than any other issue at Jubba Restaurant.

Has Jubba Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jubba Restaurant 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 Jubba Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.