SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

BJ'S MARKET AND BAKERY.

EAT. 79/100

1156 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected October 27, 2025 · passed

Passed all 3 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
3
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
9
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Nov 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

OCT 27
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOORS AND CEILING VENTS WHERE NEEDED.

OCT 10
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

MUST ADJUST FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS AT MEN'S COLD AND WOMEN'S HOT TO STAY ON LONGER FOR HAND WASHING.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP IN RIGHT CORNER OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE FOIL AND RUST FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND FRYER CABINET.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST MUST REPAIR HOLE IN WALL OUTSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND SPILLAGE FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER, UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FLOOR DRAIN AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

NOV 21
2023
PASSED
0 violations

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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