BJ'S MARKET & BAKERY.
1737 E 95TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO
6 of 10 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 252025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 212025PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
JAN 262024PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS AND OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS, ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 192024FAILED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .
OBSERVED COOKED MASHED POTOTOES DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 103.8F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135 F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM, ALONG WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING UNITS NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSDIE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANIITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISING BASEBOARDS AND OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
OBSERVED WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS, ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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APR 212023FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
4-102.11 OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAGS AND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.
4-501.11 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS,RACKS,STOVE,KETTLE,WHEEL BASES & LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT & SHELVING UNITS,PIPES AT 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
6-201.16 MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA
6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
6-501.13 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.OBSERVED BLACK FOUL SMELLING WATER COMING FROM UNDERNEATH WALK IN COOLER SURROUND AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR WHEN STEPPING INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.
2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2574156 4/12/23 NOT CORRECTED: #38 - STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 70 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF REGISTER,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON LOWER SHELF OF TABLE TOP MIXER ON TOP OF BOX,ON A BOX STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF MIXED IN WITH SPILLED FLOUR AND ON LEDGE OF PAPER /CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,ON REAR INTERIOR LEDGES OF BOTH 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS ON INTERIOR PARTS.(1)RODENTICIDE PACKAGED POISON ON LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNITS ON FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALSO. APPX. 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AT MOP SINK AND ON PAPER TOWELS ON CHEMICAL & PAPER STORAGE SHELF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/21/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
APR 122023FAILED17 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CATFISH,GREENS,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:30 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INSIDE OF INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE STORED ABOVE ICE IN BIN AND DRIPPING WATER ONTO ICE. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CATFISH 72.5F.7LBS. COOKED GREENS 50.0F.1LBS. COOKED BBQ CHICKEN 72.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.10LBS. $44.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF REGISTER,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON LEDGE OF REAR HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF PACKAGING COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA,#10-CAN CART,FLOOR MIXER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,UNDER DESK,ON FLOOR NEAR WET FLOOR SIGN,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,CRATES ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR.ALSO. APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN TOILET ROOM AND AT MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/12/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST MAKE SCREEN ON REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS,RACKS,STOVE,KETTLE,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT & SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA.
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563717 9/15/22 NOT CORRECTED .Inspector Comments: #38-OBSERVED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINTS. Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments:#51- OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Inspector Comments:#53- OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITHOUT A LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. Inspector Comments:#55- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE COVING ALONG THE WALL AND BELOW THE COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS. Inspector Comments:#56- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
SEP 152022PASSED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINTS.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITHOUT A LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE COVING ALONG THE WALL AND BELOW THE COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
NOV 152021PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LARGE CONTAINERS OF PRODUCT WITHOUT PROPER LABELS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL LARGE BINS MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME ONCE REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO DEEP FRYER WITHOUT SPLASH GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO AVOID SPLASHING INTO HOT GREASE OR POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF ANY FOOD WAITING TO BE REMOVED FROM AREA.
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYER OIL FILTERING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AND FOOD SPLATTER INSIDE SMALL REACH INS ON THE HOTLINE SIDE AS WELL AS BOTH WALK IN COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
OBSERVED THE TOILET ROOM IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA WITH BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON THE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT FACILITY WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THROUGHOUT FACILITY, PULL ITEMS FROM WALLS TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND INSECT HARBORING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.
JAN 142020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF THE SAMPLE CLEAN UP POLICY PROVIDED FROM CDPH WEBSITE AND NO SUPPLIES. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEAN UP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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