APR 7
2014
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
1 violation1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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J.J BRAIN'S.
YOUR CALL. 68/100
5241 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 7, 2014 · passed with conditions
2 of 4 inspections passed, 1 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
4
2 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
16
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2013
INSPECTION HISTORY
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
INSPECTOR OBSERVE OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPTER FULL AND RUNNING OVER, PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING. HE ALSO OBSERVED BOXES ON GROUND.INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN DUMPTER AREA AT ALL TIMES . RECOMMENDED MANAGER TO INCREASE PICK UP SERVICES. MANAGER PICK UP BOXES FROM GROUND AND CLOSE LID ON DUMPTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
FEB 192014PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FEB 19
2014
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DAMAGE CEILING TILES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN GREASEB TRAP.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN METAL STEM THERMOMETERS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL ITEMS IN FRONT STORAGE AREA NEED TO BE SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR AND SIX INCHES FROM WALLS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGING.
MAR 132013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 13
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE KEPT NEAT,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
MAR 52013FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 5
2013
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE
TALL REACH IN COOLER IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE AMBIENT AIR MEASURED 49.6F DURING THIS INSPECTION. THE COOLER MUST BE CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED
FOUND THE MENS TOILET ROOM NOT OPERABLE THE TOILET IS UNABLE TO FLUSH DURING THIS INSPECTION.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
A SPLASHGUARD IS NEEDED AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND REPAIR OR REMOVE A ICE MAKER NOT CONNECTED BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE INTERIOR/EXTERIORS OF HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INSIDE THE OVENS,DEEP FRYER,SHELVINGS,EXHAUST FAN ABOVE DOOR IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING AND SEAL OPENING ON FLOOR IN THE HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
LIGHT BULBS IN THE KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREAS MUST BE SHIELDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR WATER LEAKS AT DRAIN PIPE BENEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE IS NEEDED AT THE MOP SINK.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN A VISIBLE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT REACH IN COOLER.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
DETAIL CLEAN,ORGANIZE STORAGE CLOSET,REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND REMAINING ARTICLES MUST BE KEPT NEAT,ORGANIZED 6" OFF FLOOR/WALL.ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENTS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN A DESIGNATED AREA.
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