Joy Place Inc
Mostly clean — 2 of 6 passed, one prior failure
2016-01-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass 10 ▾
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HELD AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEI...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVE, STEAMER, CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES, TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, BAR AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE STORAGE ROOM INSIDE OF KITCHEN; REPLACE T...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA; MUST REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE VENT ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. WALL COVING NEEDED ALONG THE WALL BAS...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
SOME BULBS OUT IN KITCHEN; REPLACE BULBS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED FOR ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
ALL SINKS IN THE KITCHEN INCLUDING THE UTILITY SINK NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF THE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF THE SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE THREE STORAGE ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH THE MOP HE...
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
2015-08-25 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 3 ▾
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. BY THE END OF INSPECTION MGR FIXED DRAIN AND NOW SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
KITCHEN SHELVES AND AND COUNTER TOP NOT CLEAN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
DEAD COCKROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN UNDER DISH MACHINE AND STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2015-01-07 Pass Canvass 5 ▾
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
GROCERY STORE BAGS USED AS A FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
CARDBOARD USED AS A COVER FOR SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SHELVES INSIDE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS BEHIND COOKING LINE AND ALONG WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2014-08-13 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 12 ▾
SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE
NO TAG FOR FRESH CLAMS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005b)2). CLAMS DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS. AND $50 VALUE.
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN HAS NO DRAIN PIPE CONNECTED TO IT UNDERNEATH AND WHEN TURNED ON THE WATER RUNS ONTO THE FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED WITH A STORAGE CART AND ITEMS (TEA AND A ...
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
OBSERVED THE UPPER AND LOWER INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE OBSERVED INSIDE OF MACHINE; MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO...
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE ON REAR STORAGE SHELF; MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER DOOR AT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. SOILED CARDBOARD LINING SHELVES, MUST REMOVE AL CARDBOARD SHELF LINING. UNFINISHED WOOD SHELF IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REFINISH SHELF TO BE SMOOTH AND ...
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF DEEP ...
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER, KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN STORAGE AREAS TO FACILITAT...
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL RUBBER STRIP AT REAR DOOR SO THAT...
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
BULBS NEED REPLACING IN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR OF KITCHEN IN THE STORAGE ROOM; REPLACE BULB. CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITHEN WHERE NEEDED.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
2 GAS BURNER UNIT NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE OR POSITION UNDER HOOD. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
NO THERMOMETERS OBSERVED INSIDE OR OUT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS/CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL ELSE.
2013-08-05 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2013-07-30 Fail License CRITICAL 7 ▾
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK IN JOY PLACE NAME. MUST PROVIDE.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP AND GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND ALL TIMES.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CARPET IN SIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. COVING IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. LEAK AT 3 COMPOARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING CLEAN AND CORRECT AT ALL TIMES.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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