Chicago
63
YOUR CALL

Jin Jin China Buffet

3029 N Pulaski Rd, Chicago, IL 60641 · Avondale · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
63/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
10 passed
Last Inspected
2016-03-02
Pass Rate
77%
2 failures
Score
63/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2016-03-02)
Failed 2 inspections (2016, 2015)
Pest Activity issues found across 3 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 41×
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Facility Condition minor
Chemical Safety minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training minor
2016-03-02 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2016-02-24 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE KITCHEN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES: 1.5LBS CHICKEN @ 53.4F, 1LB SHRIMP @ 49.6F, 2LBS BEEF @ 48.7F, AND APPX 50 EGGS @ 53.2F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED DENOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARD...

critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BACK OUTSIDE DOOR IN KITCHEN WITH MISSING LOCK AND DOOR HANDLE, LEAVING OPEN SPACES. OBSERVED 2 INCH OPENING ON RIGHT SIDE OF DOOR SEAL. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN RODENT PROOF DOOR. SERIOUS VIOLATION, 7-38-020.

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

OBSERVED PREPARED, READY TO EAT AND HELD FOODS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ITEMS WITH PREPARED DATES.

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINER FOR PREPPED VEGETABLES. MUST USE CLEAN, WASHABLE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED LARGE SOILED ALUMINIUM CANS USED FOR STORAGE FOR BULK FOODS (RICE) IN REAR OF KITCHEN, AND ALSO OPEN CANS USED TO STORE ITEMS IN REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD MUST BE STORED IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SEVERAL HOLES AND STAINS IN CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST BUILD UP ON VENT COVERS IN THE MEN'S...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

OBSERVED LIGHTING IN BUFFET WITHOUT COVERS. INSTRUCTED TO INTALL SHATTER PROOF BULBS OR COVER LIGHTING.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED ICE MACHINE WITHOUT BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER

minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

NO CURRENT FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES WHO HANDLE FOOD.

2015-12-14 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE USED CARDBOARD BOXES AS FOOD CONTAINER FOR PREPPED VEGETABLES. MUST USE CLEAN, WASHABLE CONTAINERS. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED BETWEEN PREP TABLE AND COOKS LINE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER KNIFE HOLDER.

minor Sanitation

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

TORN RUBBER DOOR GASKETS ON THE TWO DOOR TALL REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST REPLACE. MUST NOT USE NEWS PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING THROUGHOUT.

minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE UPPER WATER RESERVOIR IN NEED OF CLEANING. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

HOLE IN THE WALL BASEBOARD UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL. MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD AS LINER FOR THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS. EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE WALL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER. MUST REMOVE/CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

HOT WATER NOT AVAILABLE AT THE UTILITY MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER.

2015-05-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2015-04-23 Fail Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM 10-27-14 NOT CORRECTED #33- INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING:INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, FOOD RACKS, EXTERIOR SU...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

MUST NOT USE CARDBOARD BOXES AS PREPARED FOOD CONTAINERS. MUST PROVIDE PROPER SCOOP WITH HANDLE FOR READY TO EAT PREPARED RICE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS.

minor Sanitation

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

DIRTY WALL AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST CLEAN. DIRTY VENT COVER IN WOMANS WASHROOM AND VENT FALLING FROM CEILING. MUST CLEAN AND REPLACE. WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN HALLWAY AT WASHROOMS. MUST REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

DIRTY LIGHT SHIELDS AT COOKS LINE AND IN HALLWAY AT WASHROOMS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

2014-10-27 Pass Canvass
6
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE BEHIND UPPER AND LOWER PANEL, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, FOOD RACKS, EXTERI...

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDERNEATH DISH MACHINE OR REPAINT.---------MUST REPLACE HEAVY WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE REAR PREP/COOKING AREA AND M...

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT MUST BE SHIELDED OR PROVIDE SHATTERPROOF LIGHT BULB IN BUFFET TABLE.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

2014-04-23 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT OR REPLACE METAL STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SHELVES WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN FOOD PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE PREP AREA.---------MUST CLEAN WALLS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLAGE AROUND PREP AREA..---------MUST SEAL HOLE ON WALL AT HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.-------MUST REMOVE GRAFFITI ON WALLS IN...

minor Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED INSIDE BUFFET CABINET (SERVING AREA) AND REMOVE CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

ICE SCOOP MUST BE STORED IN A SEPARATE CLEAN CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

2013-12-27 Pass Canvass
1
minor Sanitation

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

RACKS IN WALK-IN COOLER HAS BUILD UP OF DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE RACKS. COLD HOLD UNITS HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AROUND INTERIOR OF DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

2013-04-04 Pass Canvass
3
minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR IN PREP AREA, BASEBOARDS, HAVE BUILD OF GREASE AND DIRT . MUST DETAIL CLEAN CORNERS ALONG BASEBOARDS/COVES.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

LIGHT SHIELDS IN DINING AND PREP AREA HAVE BUILD OF DUST AND GREASE . MUST DETAIL CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

COKE ICE DISPENSER MUST BE MAINTAINED DAILY .

2012-07-20 Pass Canvass
6
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in walk in cooler, must date and label food items in walk in cooler.

minor Sanitation

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

Walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

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

Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment , rear kitchen areas not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).

minor Sanitation

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

Walls in rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning, damaged ceiling tiles in prep area shall be replaced.

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.

minor Sanitation

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in cooler not clean, needs detailed cleaning.

2011-03-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
5
serious Sanitation

FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation. FOOD NOT PROTECTED,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED,FOUND ICE MACHINE VERY DIRTY WITH BLACK MATERIALS CLINGING TO WALLS AND ...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FULL OF GREASE,COOKING HANDLE WITH GREASE MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT; 1 DRAIN STO...

minor Sanitation

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

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR COVERS IN WALK IN COOLER ,MUST BE REPLACED

minor Sanitation

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

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DAMAGED WALL NEAR TOILET MUST BE SEALED;TINY HOLES IN CEILING PREP AREA MUST BE SEALED

minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MISSING LIGHT SHIELD in prep area MUST BE PROVIDED; LIGHT BULBS IN THE BUFFET TABLE M...

2010-10-25 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Multi use utensils not properly stored. Instructed to invert utensils to prevent contamination before use.

minor Sanitation

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

Prep tables and counters, deep fryer cabinets, coolers, cooking equipment, storage shelves and sinks not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.

minor Sanitation

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

Floor in corners, under booths and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and remove food debris daily.

minor Sanitation

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

Ceiling, walls and ventilation covers not maintained. Instructed to replace any worn ceiling tile, repaint walls in men'stoilet room and detail clean all ventilation covers.

2010-04-20 Pass Canvass
4
minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

Foods in inside coolers not covered, labeled or dated. Instructed to properly cover all foods and properly dated and name.

minor Sanitation

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

Interior panel inside ice machine, storage shelves dry goods and inside coolers, exhaust hood and filters, prep tables, cooking equipment, prep coolers, sinks, soda nozzles and can opener not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize

minor Sanitation

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

Floor behind equipment and along wallbase in prep area not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

minor Sanitation

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

Walls in prep area and ceiling in dining area not maintained. Instructed to repaint walls around cooking equipment, seal all openings and replace damaged ceiling tile in dining area. Light covers thru-out not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

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