Just Turkey Grill
Last inspected: Apr 22, 2024
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Score
Inspectors have visited Just Turkey Grill nine times, with records going back to 2022. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 22, 2024. High risk indicates the latest inspection turned up problems worth knowing about. Public records show no inspections at Just Turkey Grill since Apr 22, 2024, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around 12 violations lately compared to roughly five violations before.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 15 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Just Turkey Grill's 50 doesn't quite reach. Diners may want to weigh the inspection history when deciding to visit.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 22, 2024
Reinspection
14 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: 4-903.11 (A;B;D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: : 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,UPPER WALL DAMAGED IN LOBBY .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BOTH FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 : MUST PLACE SMALL SMOKER UNDERNEATH HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Apr 15, 2024
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED TURKEY CLAWS-54.9F-55.4F ON STORAGE RACK.7LBS. COOKED TURKEY TIPS-54.9F ON PREP TABLE.4OZ. CUT LETTUCE-71.6F.1.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-58.3F ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.15.6LBS. COOKED GREENS-45.7F.6LBS. COOKED SPAGHETTI- 44.1F-45.6F INSIDE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.40.6 LBS.$234.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 46.4F AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 72.3F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT MOPSINK AND EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALL ABOVE STORAGE RACK IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/15/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHARED GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LID MISSING ON ONE OF THE DUMPSTERS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION .
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,UPPER WALL DAMAGED IN LOBBY .
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BOTH FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE SMALL SMOKER UNDERNEATH HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANARES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 31, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD FILLED WITH WATER AND THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.
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Jun 20, 2023
Reinspection
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERD SUCH AS TURKEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CERIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED, HANDLED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES IN FOOD SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING, WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Jun 12, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERD SUCH AS TURKEY LEGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CERIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED, HANDLED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALL,STORAGE RACKS AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT HIS CITY SANITATION CERTIFIED AS REQUIRED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING, WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Apr 12, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2568474 DATE 12/13/22. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND/OR DEBRIS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Dec 20, 2022
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST STORE 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WOOD SHELF SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET, PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND FIRE PIT
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER ABOVE FIRE PIT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS OF SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2022
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 1LBS. COOKED HOT LINKS 103.6F-114.8F.60LBS. COOKED TURKEY 82.2F-97.7F.10LBS. COOKED GROUND TURKEY 62.3F.10LBS. ITALIAN TURKEY 117.0F.30LBS. COOKED TURKEY LEGS 116.9F-120.4F PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY M,ANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 111LBS. $300.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF HOT HOLDING CABINET AT 128.0 WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. MANAGER ADJUSTED THERMOMSTATE DURING INSPECTION. AIR TEMPERATURE IS NOW 171.0F.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS NEAR HOT WATER TANK,ABOVE 4- COMPARTMENT SINK,EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND CEILING TILES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE APEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/13/22.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER.MUST STORE 6 INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT SERVICE COUNTER WOOD SHELF SURFACE NOT SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINET, PREP TABLE,GRILL TABLE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 4TH COMPARTMENT AT 4- COMP SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND FIRE PIT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTER ABOVE FIRE PIT.MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS OF SAME.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2022
License
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR LEADING INTO PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS IN DINING,PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS,BRICK AND FOE WALL AT FRONT WINDOW AND GAP AT WINDOW IN LOBBY AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP AT WALL WINDOW FAN ABOVE REAR DOOR.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST PLACE SMOKER UNDER VENTILATION HOOD THAT IS 1400 KW.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Just Turkey Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Just Turkey Grill on file is from Apr 22, 2024. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Just Turkey Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 15 times, more than any other issue at Just Turkey Grill.
Has Just Turkey Grill's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Just Turkey Grill have averaged around 12 violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Just Turkey Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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