Uncle J's
Last inspected: Oct 28, 2015
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Score
The health department has logged eight inspections at Uncle J's, the earliest from 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Oct 28, 2015. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 28, 2015, so take the current picture with that in mind.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near three violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Uncle J's is comfortably above that bar. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Oct 28, 2015
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 14, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLES REQUIRMENTS NOT MET
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Oct 7, 2015
Routine
8 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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL FOUND ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN KITCHE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY, RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALUMINUM FOILD COVERING SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM NO CLEAN AND CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL BEHIND CUTTING BOARDS WITH CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKING HAND SINK AT BOTTOM DRAIN LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 7, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE TWO SET OF LIGHTS AT THE SIDES OF THE BBQ PIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Oct 30, 2014
Routine
4 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: OBSERVED A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR CLOSET WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED. FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND OFFICE. MUST CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD PARTICLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS PREP AREA AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE TWO SET OF LIGHTS AT THE SIDES OF THE BBQ PIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Jun 17, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SOME STAINS OBSERVED ON REAR PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARDS; CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED GREASE IN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE OBSERVED ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REAR STORAGE ROOM VERY CLUTTERED; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ROOM. OBSERVED DIRT AND OTHER ITEMS INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Dec 27, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALONG FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR MOP SINK AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AS NEEDED.
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Dec 16, 2013
License
12 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR REACH IN COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: NOTED IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT REAR MOP SINK. REAR MOP SINK OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE WATER WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE EXTERIOR WASTE AND GREASE RECEPTACLES TO PROPERLY DISCARD ALL WASTE GREASE AND REFUSE.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WASTE WATER IN THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET SPOUT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ELECTRICAL TAPE AND RESTORE HOT WATER OR REPLACE. ALSO PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALONG FRONT WINDOW SILLS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL OPENING IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO HAND SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR MOP SINK AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AS NEEDED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Uncle J's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Uncle J's on file is from Oct 28, 2015. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Uncle J's?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Uncle J's.
Has Uncle J's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Uncle 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 Uncle 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.
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