Cj's Chicken

Chicago Health Dept

229 S WESTERN AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

4 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Mar 2020.

Last inspected Mar 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
4
VIOLATIONS
27
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2020

Inspection history

MAR 3
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Employee Hygiene
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)

Critical Pest Activity
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

Minor Food Storage & Handling
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

Minor Sanitation
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

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS, UNUSED EQUIPMENT, AND PERSONAL ITEMS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, REMOVE UNUSED AND MAINTAIN

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

NOV 22
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Sanitation
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.

Serious Food Temperature
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.

Minor Sanitation
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CEILING TILE IN DISREPAIR ABOVE THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE FROM THE EMPLOYEE'S. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.

MAY 23
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity
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.

Minor Facility Condition
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 17
2019
FAIL 11 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
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.

Critical Employee Hygiene
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.

Minor Food Temperature
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.

Serious Sanitation
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.

Serious Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DIRT/DUST DEBRIS ON SHELVING IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity
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.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED BROKEN/MISSING WALL COVING IN FRONT OF FACILITY NEAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED A HOLE IN WALL NEAR 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCLOSE AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED DUST AND DIRT FILLED FANS ABOVE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Facility Condition
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.

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