JUN 10
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOY AND JAMES CAFE.
EAT. 88/100
4701 W LAWRENCE AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected June 10, 2015 · passed
7 of 9 inspections passed, with 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
9
7 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
30
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Dec 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
BROKEN WITH LARGE HOLES SCREEN MESH AT SIDE DOOR,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.SCREENING MATERIAL SHALL NOT BE LESS THAN 16 MESH TO THE INCH HOT WATER HANDLE AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS TOO LOOSE,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
BROKEN CEILING ABOVE THE HOOD,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR,SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE
NOV 62014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOV 6
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR AT STORAGE ROOM UNDER SHELF RACK ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR IN ROOM BEHIND WASHER/DRYERS (WATER LEAKING FROM SPRAYER). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
3-COMPARTMENT SINK LEFT SIDE COMPARTMENT DRAIN PIPE LEAKING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK.
MAR 182014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
BASEMENT CEILING WITH LARGE HOLE ALONG EAST WALL CAUSING DIRT/GRIME BUILD UP ON FLOOR, NO FOODS HELD OR PREPARED IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN BASEMENT FLOOR AND REPAIR CEILING ABOVE.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
FRONT DINING AREA HANDWASH BOWL PIPE DRAINING SLOWLY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
JAN 152013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 15
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED GAP OR OPENING AT CORNER OF WALL/DIVIDER (HALLWAY LEADING TO TOILET ROOM). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
MAR 82012PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 8
2012
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, lower shelving not clean need cleaning.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors in kitchen prep area not clean need cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Wall that had exposed raw wood in kitchen prep area shall be repaired/sealed.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning, exhaust canopy needs cleaning.
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JUL 122011PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 12
2011
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Above violation still remaining.
JUL 52011FAILED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 5
2011
FAILED
9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Found/observed rat droppings(35 )in bsmt., storage areas, also found/observed rear exit door(screen door) in kitchen not rodent proofed, door had 1/2 inch gap on corner of door outer openings not protected.Citation issued#H000071346 with a court date of 8/04/2011, at 400 w superior in room # 112, at 9:00 AM.
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
Found some food items not properly dated/labeled in reach in coolers, and reach in freezers, must date and label food items in coolers, reach in freezers.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Exposed raw wood shelving in rear kitchen prep area shall be repair/sealed, storage shelving in bsmt.,storage area had exposed raw wood, shall be repair/sealed.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Non food contact surfaces of cooking equipment, cooler shelving, storage shelving, prep table lower shelving, and bsmt storage shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, storage shelving in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning(corners), floors in bsmt., storage areas under shelving not clean need detailed cleaning(corners).
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls, ceilings in kitchen prep area not clean need detailed cleaning, walls that had gaps, peeling paint, shall be repair.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Light shields in kitchen prep areas, front prep area not clean need detailed cleaning. Missing light shields in kitchen prep areas, dining areas shall be provided.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Exhaust canopy had excess grease build up, needs detailed cleaning, exhaust vents(ventilation)in coolers need cleaning(detailed).
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
Excess clutter in bsmt. storage areas shall be removed, stock items must be stored six inches off of floor to prevent pest harborage.
DEC 272010FAILED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 27
2010
FAILED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 SANITIZE AREAS AND REMOVE ALL THE DROPPINGS. INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN HAVE ANOTHER INSPECTION DONE. NO CITATION ISSUED. CITATION ISSUED ON THE EXISTING RETAIL FOOD LICENSE #1221335
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).
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 ALL THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVE OF ALL THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.
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 IN DETAIL THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL BASE ,CORNER AND BEHIND ALL THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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 INSIDE THE WASHROOM WITH MINIMAL DUST BUILT UP. MUST CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAIN. MUST READJUST THE EXIT DOOR THRESHOLD AND MAINTAIN. MUST READJUST THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE OF THE DOOR OF THE WASHROOM(DOOR NOT CLOSING ALL THE WAY).
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 ITEMS/ARTICLES IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD TO PREVENT RODENT/INSECTS HARBORAGE.
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