SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

J & R SEAFOOD, INC..

YOUR CALL. 49/100

337 S SACRAMENTO BLVD · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 9, 2016 · passed

2 of 6 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
21
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since Sep 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 9
2016
PASSED
3 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

NOV 2
2016
FAILED
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSSanitation
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK

FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK OF FOR WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP FROM INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.

OCT 22
2015
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFood Temperature
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED RAW FISH AT 63.6F AFTER BEING THAWED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN A BASIN OF STANDING WATER. OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP AT 51.8F SITTING IN A CONTAINER ON TOP OF THE DRAINBOARD OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED 20# OF FOOD WORTH $140. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A.

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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPLACE THE STAINLESS STEEL ICE SCOOP IN THE FOOD PREP AREA THAT IS IN DISREPAIR.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND INTERIOR OF REAR PREP COOLER.

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FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED ICE SCOOPS STORED IN THE ICE BIN INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOPS OUTSIDE OF THE MACHINE IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

OCT 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO VALID CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVERED SUCH AS TILAPIA,SHRIMP AND OTHER FISH. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

SERIOUSOther
* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

OBSERVERED NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED OR VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. CITATION ISSUED # 7-42-010(B).

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REAR STORAGE COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS BEHIND THE REACH IN COOLERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

SEP 6
2013
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE RAW PARTICLE BOARD BELOW THE ICE MACHINE AND THE CRATE UNDER THE HOT WATER HEATER ARE UNSANITARY, REPAIR AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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SEP 3
2013
FAILED
3 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALFacility Condition
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED

THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IS LOCATED JUST OUTSIDE THE BATHROOM DOOR 30 FEET AWAY FROM THE KITCHEN, INSTALL AN EXPOSED HANDSINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE TO THE FOOD PREPARATION AREA. IF INSTALLING BETWEEN THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND THE MOP SINK INSTALL A BARRIER TO PROTECT FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

THE PEST CONTROL SERVICE DID NOT LEAVE A COMPLETE LOGBOOK WITH THE LICENSE INFORMATION, OBTAIN A COMPLETE LOGBOOK FROM A LICENSED PEST CONTROL SERVICE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE RAW PARTICLE BOARD BELOW THE ICE MACHINE AND THE CRATE UNDER THE HOT WATER HEATER ARE UNSANITARY, REPAIR AREAS SO THEY ARE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.

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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