JOY AND JAMES CAFE.

Chicago Health Dept

4701 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Dec 2010).

2 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2010.

Last inspected Dec 2010. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
12
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
DEC 2010

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 27
2010
FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL
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. FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ALONG THE WALLS AND CORNERS OVER 80 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL THE DROPPINGS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN HAVE ANOTHER INSPECTION DONE. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.

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 DRAIN STOPPER).

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 BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS 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 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 AND MAINTAIN.

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. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.

JAN 20
2010
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
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. REACH IN COOLER TEMP AT 40.0F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL COOKED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN A TEMPERATURE OF 40.OF OR BELOW AND MUST BE STORED INSIDE THE COOLER.CITATION ISSUED CRITICAL 7-38-005A. MANGER DISCARDED THE SAID PRODUCT WORTH $80.00 AND TOTAL 15 LBS.

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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