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Jus Gaga

400 E 63Rd St, Chicago, IL 60637
American
Last inspected: May 2, 2011
95
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Jus Gaga, the earliest from 2010. The most recent visit was on May 2, 2011. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Note that Jus Gaga's inspection history hasn't been updated since May 2, 2011; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near one violation each time.

The pattern that stands out is “premises maintained free of litter”, which has been cited three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Jus Gaga on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 2, 2011
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED
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Apr 25, 2011
Complaint
3 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 MICE ACTIVITY AT PREMISES. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLS AT REAR OF PREMISES. SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED.
18
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT SWEPT AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS.
34
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND CLUTTER AT BASEMENT THAT MUST BE REMOVED.
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86
Jun 29, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 23, 2010
License
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
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. OBSERVED LIVE KNATS FLYING AROUND ESTABLISHMENT. UNABLE TO LOCATE SOURCE. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT WITH PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN.
18
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. MUST REMOVE TALL GRASS, WEEDS AND TRASH ON GROUND NEXT TO GREASE RECEPTOR IN ALLEY. MAINTAIN AREA DAILY.
19
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. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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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. SEAL HOLE IN LOWER WALL IN OFFICE TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY OR PEST HARBORAGE.
35
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. VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT WORKING PROPERLY; MUST REPAIR.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM REAR AREA LEADING TO BASEMENT. ITEMS CAN LEAD TO RODENT HARBORAGE.
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70
May 6, 2010
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jus Gaga last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jus Gaga on file is from May 2, 2011. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jus Gaga?

Across the inspection record, “premises maintained free of litter” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jus Gaga.

Has Jus Gaga's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jus Gaga have averaged around one violation per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jus Gaga 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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