Mr. J's
Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025
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Inspectors have visited Mr. J's 29 times, with records going back to 2010. On Dec 16, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near three violations each time.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, showing up nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Mr. J's is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Dec 16, 2025
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jun 18, 2025
Complaint
2 critical violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING TCS FOOD ITEMS INSIDE SERVICE COOLERS TO BE IMPROPER:-HAMBURGERS 52.8F/55F, HOT DOGS 53.6F, POLISH SAUSAGE 55F, ITALIAN BEEF 51.7F, CHICKEN 59F/54.3F, MILK 51F, CHEESE 57F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 80 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $350.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: EQUIPMENT NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. NOTED TEMPERATURE OF SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA TO BE IMPROPER AT 55F. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE EQUIPMENT UNTIL MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE 2 DOOR FREEZER AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY ACCUMULATION ON CEILING FANS AT THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.
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Jan 23, 2025
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTIPLE BADLY STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AREA OVER THE TABLES WHERE CUSTOMERS EAT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND SMALL DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BEHIND THE SMALL WHITE DEEP FREEZER IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA JUST RIGHT OF THE GYRO MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION FILTERS WITH A BLACK, GREASE STAINED BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 16, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 8, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2571564 DATED 02/22/2023 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT FOUND ON MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPROXIMATELY 20 OR MORE SMALL LIVE FLIES LOCATED IN WASHROOM.INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE SMALL FLY ACTIVITY, CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ON OR AFTER 2/8/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONLY FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE PROVIDED EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT EASTSIDE ENTRANCE DOOR ON THE LEFT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN BASE OF TWO DOOR FREEZER IN REAR AND TOWEL UNDERNEATH JAR OF SPORTS PEPPERS ON SHELF IN REAR STORAGE ABOVE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TOWEL AND CARDBOARD AS LINER NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Feb 22, 2023
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON FRONT PREP-LINE UNIT. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION NOT FOUND ON MOP SINK. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Sep 22, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THERMOMETERS IN FRONT DISPLAY CASE NOT WORKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHEESECAKE SLICES SOLD TO GO WITH NO TRACE BACK INFORMATION. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL WITH BUSINESS AND ALLERGY INFORMATION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE BURNT OUT LIGHTBULB IN HOOD. INSTURCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 5 EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS TEHREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Mar 10, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER ON PREMISES AT HANDWASHING SINKS AND 3-COMP SINK WHEN THE INSPECTOR ARRIVED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE MADE SOME ADJUSTMENTS TO THE HOT WATER TANK, EVENTUALLY THE HOT WATER WAS RESTORED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PLUMBING/HOT WATER TANK SERVICED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE, SIGN, AND KEEP ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. SAMPLE COPY PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER WATER BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS IN THE PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN RUST ACCUMULATION FROM STORAGE RACKS INSIDE MULTIPLE COOLING UNITS IN THE FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DUST ACCUMULATION FROM THE CEILING VENT IN THE STAFF TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DUST ACCUMULATION FROM FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHTS IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Mar 16, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEEF HAMBURGER & STEAK ON MENU. BOTH ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO PROVIDE DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER FOR MENU ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDER COOKED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINKS IN FOOD PREP AREAS AND INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON TOP OF PREP TABLES. MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jan 28, 2019
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: SPICES STORED IN RE-USED FOOD CONTAINER WITHOUT PROPER LABELING, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOOD FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT/ DIARRHEA CLEANUP PROCEDURE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Jan 3, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UN-SHIELDED GLASS BULB IN 1 DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD OR SHATTER-PROOF BULB IN THIS UNIT.
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Jun 22, 2017
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND BUILD-UP AT THE ICE CHUTE AND THE BOTTOM CORNERS OF THE TRAY IN THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND TWO WASH CLOTHS SITTING ON TOP OF ICE BOX FREEZERS IN THE FRONT KITCHEN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS MAINTAIN WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
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Mar 23, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ABOVE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND 5 WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES ABOVE AND ACROSS FROM THE SODA DISPENSING MACHINE IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA.MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOUND ONE NEW EMPLOYEE WITHOUT HIS IDPH FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE ABOVE STATED WITHIN 30 DAYS OF HIRE DATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Nov 10, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 2, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1610153, Inspection Date: 01/25/2016. 38 OBSERVED 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. 04/25/2016 45 FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. 04/25/2016 INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS AND MAINTAIN BY 11/09/2016. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HANDSINK AT REAR FOOD PREP AREA IS SLOW DRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR PLUMBING ISSUE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 25, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1 BROKEN SINK STOPPER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SINK STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Jan 8, 2015
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKAGE AT THE HOT WATER FAUCET OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 23, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON THE WALLS OF THE DINING ROOM AREA AND THE FOOD PREP AREA. 20 LIVE FRUIT FLIES WERE OBSERVED IN THESE AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT TO ELIMINATE PEST HARBORAGE CONDITIONS.
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Mar 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND GREASE TRAP.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE RESTROOM DOOR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE OF ALL FREEZERS AND A PROBE THERMOMETER TO TAKE FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Aug 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DAMAGED WALL BASE TILES UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION THERMOMETER KEPT IN THE COLDEST PART OF PREP COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO MOVE TO THE WARMEST PART.
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Jun 14, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 AND FILTERS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE THE COOK LINE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AN ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED A DRAIN LINE LEAK UNDER THE RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR THE LEAK.
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Aug 17, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 12, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 9, 2010
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. OBSERVED 6 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS PREVIOUSLY NOTED. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. 7-38-020.
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Aug 5, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: STILL FINDING EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 10-15 LIVE ROACHES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS PREVIOUSLY NOTED. ALSO OBSERVED 3 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN DINING AREA NEXT TO SODA DISPENSER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. 7-38-020.
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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 FRYERS AND ALL COOKING AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Aug 3, 2010
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Serious violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. FOUND PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION FROM 7-20-2010 NOT CORRECTED. (18) FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. UPON REINSPECTION FOUND CONTINUED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 12 LIVE SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS NEXT TO THE SODA DISPENSER AND FLYING IN REAR PREP AREA AND WASHROOM. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE ROACHES ON SITE CRAWLING BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE, REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER, UNDER STORAGE CRATE AND PREP TABLES, AND ALONG SIDE FRONT COUNTER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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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 FRYERS AND ALL COOKING AND COLD HOLDING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE FOOD AND GREASE BUILD UP. CLEAN HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 AND REMOVE ALL FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO REMOVE WATER FROM UNDER PREP TABLES AND 3 COMP SINK.
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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 REPAIR OPENING IN WALL UNDER REAR HAND SINK. MUST SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS ON LIGHTS OVER REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HAND SINK. MUST ALSO PROVIDE DRAIN COVER FOR FLOOR DRAIN IN WASHROOM.
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Jul 20, 2010
Complaint
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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 10 SMALL FLIES RESTING ON WALLS NEXT TO THE SODA DISPENCER AND FLYING IN REAR PREP AREA. ALSO FOUND APPROXIMATELY 6 ROACHES CRAWILING ON WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA BEHIND GARBAGE CAN AND BEHIND WHITE REACH IN FREEZER. MUST REMOVE INSECTS,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE REPORT FROM 2-23-2010 FOR DESCRIPTION OF VIOLATION.
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Only authorized personnel in the food-prep area
Inspector notes: The traffic of unnecessary persons through the food preparation and the utensil washing areas is prohibited. OBSERVED TWO CUSTOMERS ENTER THROUGH THE REAR DOOR AND USE THE EMPLOYEE RESTROOM ADJACENT TO THE REAR PREP AREA. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL IS ALLOWED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MUST RESTRICT THE USE OF REAR WASHROOM TO AUTHORIZED PERSONNEL ONLY.
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Feb 23, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 DISCARD WORN AND BROKEN CUTTING BOARDS AND REPLACE.
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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 THE HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 REPAIR OPENING IN WALL UNDER REAR HAND SINK. MUST ALSO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CEILING IN WASHROOM AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS OVER LIGHTS ABOVE REAR PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS OR PROVIDE PROOF OF SHATTER PROOF BULBS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. MUST REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT HAND SINK.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Mr. J's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Mr. J's on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Mr. J's?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Mr. J's.
Has Mr. J's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Mr. J's have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Mr. J's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Mr. J's inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Mr. J's is inspected around two times per year on average.
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