MAR 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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CJ'S CHICKEN.
BEAT. 35/100
229 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Last inspected March 3, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed an inspection 7 years ago. 7 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
0 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
27
includes 7 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 MONTHS
since May 2019
INSPECTION HISTORY
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A SMALL CHILD IN THE PREP AREA AT TIME OF INSPECTION. ONLY AUTHORIZED PERSONS SHALL BE IN THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. PERSONS unnecessary to the RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT operation are not allowed in the FOOD preparation, FOOD storage, or WAREWASHING areas. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED WHITE BUCKETS IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA, PREP AREA AND THE FRONT SERVICE AREA AND BOXES OF INSULATED CUPS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE FROM THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNUSED AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NOV 222019PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NOV 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED PROCEDURE, BUT NO CLEAN UP KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN A PAN ON THE PREP TABLE UNDER A HEAT LAMP AT AN IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE (109.4 DEGREE F). INSTRUCTED THAT HOT HOLDING SHOULD BE 135 DEGREE F OR ABOVE. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED SAID FOOD. APPROX 2 LB OF CHICKEN AND $15 VALUE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER OF BUCKETS, KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND BOXES STORED IN BETWEEN THE EMPLOYEE BATHROOM AND WAREWASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FROM THE EMPLOYEE'S. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
MAY 232019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED UNNECCESARY ITEMS IN REAR GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, BUCKETS, UNUSED REFRIGERATION PIECES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DISCONNECTED/INOPERABLE HOOD SYSTEM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PER FACILITY MANAGER THIS HOOD WILL NOT BE USED. HOOD SYSTEM DIRECTLY NEXT TO IT WILL BE USED TO PROTECT FRYERS .
MAY 172019FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 17
2019
FAILED
11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AVAILABLE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED FRONT DISPLAY COOLER INOPERABLE.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PROPER REFRIGERATION IN FACILITY. PRIORITY VIOLATION.7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
NO TEST KIT ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION FOR CHECKING SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED UNNECCESARY ITEMS IN REAR GARBAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CONSTRUCTION EQUIPMENT, BUCKETS, UNUSED REFRIGERATION PIECES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING WALL COVING IN FRONT OF FACILITY NEAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED A HOLE IN WALL NEAR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT FILLED FANS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DISCONNECTED/INOPERABLE HOOD SYSTEM IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PER FACILITY MANAGER THIS HOOD WILL NOT BE USED. HOOD SYSTEM DIRECTLY NEXT TO IT WILL BE USED TO PROTECT FRYERS UNNDERNEATH.
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 →