Jm Seafood Restaurant
Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record
2025-11-05 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 7 ▾
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
PACKAGES OF MEAT SITTING IN A PAN OF WATER AND NOT BEING THAWED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE MICROWAVE OR IN THE COOLER TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND WORK WITH PEST CONTROL TO EFFICENTLY ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. MAINTAIN SAME.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AND CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUI...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
2024-09-18 Pass w/ Conditions Recent Inspection 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE: 1. WALK IN COOLER TO BE: PORK 48.4 TO 48.7 F, SHRIMP 48.2 F. 2. COLD HOLD UNIT: FISH 47.1 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LB...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6"...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
2024-09-09 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 5 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE: 1. WALK IN COOLER TO BE: PORK 48.4 TO 48.7 F, SHRIMP 48.2 F. 2. COLD HOLD UNIT: FISH 47.1 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35...
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6"...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
2023-09-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 1 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OPEN AND THE SCREEN DOOR CLOSED. NOTED A 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH THE SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.
2023-08-28 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 5 ▾
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PIGEON, DUCK, CHICKEN MEAT, AND COOKED NOODLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 75 - 50 F. LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND IN THE PREPARE AREA HANGING (PIGEON), SPEED RACK LOCA...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3 COMP SINK. MUST USE APPROVED METHOD TO THAW. CHICKEN DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND CHICKEN AT 67F.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND APPROX 5 LARGE FLIES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST MINIMIZE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OPEN AND THE SCREEN DOOR CLOSED. NOTED A 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH THE SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.
2023-03-23 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-03-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED
OBSERVED RAW FISH IN STRAINER DRAINING DIRECTLY ON READY-TO-EAT DUCK LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD DUCK. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY SEPARATING RAW ANIMAL FOODS DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, HOLDING, ...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST BE SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL AT LEAST TWICE WITHIN A CALENDAR YEAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL?S SERVICE REPORTS AND ITS IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION....
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
FOUND LIVE DOG SITTING AT DINING TABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LIVE ANIMALS? MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AMOUNT.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
FOUND LIGHT IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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