P J's Brewery
Last inspected: Oct 17, 2017
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Score
Public records show seven inspections at P J's Brewery stretching back to 2013. On Oct 17, 2017, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for P J's Brewery dates to Oct 17, 2017.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; P J's Brewery is comfortably above that bar. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Oct 17, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR) AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR).
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Oct 10, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE WITH VISIBLE MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCES (BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCE) BUILD-UP LIKELY TO CONTAMINATE THE ICE WHICH TO BE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO EMPTY ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN (WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE) AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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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 OVER 20 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN FRONT BAR AREA BY SODA GUN HOLDER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSED PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE ALSO FOUND (2) REAR EXIT BOTTOM DOORS NOT RODENT PROOFED WITH 1/4 INCH GAP/OPENING. INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOFED BOTTOM OF THE SAID DOORS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST BUILD-UP, SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH GREASE ACCUMULATION IN PREP/COOKING AREA, RUBBER GASKETS AROUND WALK IN COOLER BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR, RUBBER GASKETS AROUND 2 DOOR PREP COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA AND INTERIOR SURFACES AND DRAIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER (BY FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR) AND FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA AND IN PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH EXPOSED HAND SINK IN PREP/COOKING AREA.---------MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT PREP/STORAGE AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Sep 25, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS BEHIND BAR AREA AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA. USABLE ITEMS (FOOD AND NON FOOD) MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 20, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 12, 2016
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT EITHER (3) EXPOSED HAND SINKS PREP AND BAR AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ONCE, ALL SINKS MUST BE FULLY STOCKED, CRITICAL CITATION: 7-38-030
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO LICENSE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION, WHILE FOODS AREA COOKED AND PREPARED, INSTRUCTED THAT A FOOD MANGER MUST BE ON DUTY ALL TIMES FOODS AREA COOKED AND SERVED, SERIOUS CITATION: 7-38-012
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE ON PREVIOUS ORDER ISSUED, DATED 12/10/2015, REPORT # 1591537, VIOLATION LISTED BELOW: 33 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN REAR BAR, SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM. 34 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, REAR BAR AND IN BASEMENT. 38 INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE (LEFT SIDE) AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAR AREA. 45 INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. SERIOUS CITATION: 7-42-090
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Dec 10, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF 4 COMPARTMENT BAR SINK IN REAR BAR, SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND FRONT AND REAR BAR, INTERIOR SURFACES OF REACH-IN COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, INTERIOR OF HAND SINK CABINET INSIDE CUSTOMERS WASHROOM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN FRONT, REAR BAR AND IN BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR STRIPPED COLD FAUCET HANDLE (LEFT SIDE) AT 4 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR BAR AREA.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INCOMPLETE EMPLOYEE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Jun 17, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving, ice machine not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under 3 compartment sink in bar areas not clean, need cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt storage areas need cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Peeling paint/plaster on wall by front bar area, shall be repaired/sealed.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Employee bathroom door missing self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was P J's Brewery last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at P J's Brewery on file is from Oct 17, 2017. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at P J's Brewery?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at P J's Brewery.
Has P J's Brewery's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at P J's Brewery have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at P J's Brewery 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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