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Joy and James Cafe

4701 W Lawrence Ave, Chicago, IL 60630 · Jefferson Park · Restaurant · High risk

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2 inspections on record — 1 failed (not yet rated)

Inspections
2
0 passed
Last Inspected
2010-12-27
Pass Rate
0%
1 failure
Score
UNRATED
Failed 1 inspection (2010)
Most recent inspection (2010-12-27) was a failure
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Food Temperature issues found across 1 inspection
Limited data — only 2 inspections on record
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Sanitation minor
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other minor
2010-12-27 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. FO...

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. MUST PAINT THE RAW WOOD ABOVE THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST PROVIDE 3 WORKING DRAIN STOPPER FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK.( MISSING 2...

minor Sanitation

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

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

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. MUST INSTALL BASEBOARD/COVING 4" THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREA AND IN THE KITCHEN. MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE, CORNER AND BEHI...

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. MUST READJUST THE EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD AND MAINTAIN.

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. MUST SEAL ALL THE GAPS IN BETWEEN THE WALLS AND CEILING AND BY THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA/KITCHEN. CEILING VENT IN THE WASHROOM WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AN...

critical Pest Activity

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/ITEMS IN THE BASEMENT. INSTR...

2010-01-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 5
critical Food Temperature

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

All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS NOT MEETING PROPER TEMP ON THE FRONT COUNTER AND INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER . SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN AT 51.3F, COOKED PORK AT 47.9F, RICE CAKE AT 49.7F. ...

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE; EXTERIOR SIDE, TOP AND FRONT OF THE COOKING STOVE; THE BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL PREP TABLE.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA; BY THE EXIT DOOR; BY THE KITCHEN, WITH FOOD STAINED.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER AND MUST BE VISIBLE IN ALL REACH IN FREEZERS AND REACH IN COOLERS.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST ORGANIZE THE INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR COOLERS(X2), NOT WORKING AND BEING USED AS A STORAGE. OR DISCARD THE COOLER TO HAVE MORE SPACE IN THE KITCHEN.

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