Chicago
49
BEAT

Jr'S Red Hots

2345 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647 · Logan Square · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
49/100

Mixed record — 9 of 14 inspections passed

Inspections
14
9 passed
Last Inspected
2025-05-20
Pass Rate
64%
2 failures
Score
49/100
BEAT
3 consecutive passes, most recently 2025-05-20
Failed 2 inspections (2023, 2019)
Sanitation issues found across 23 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 11 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation critical 23×
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Documentation & Training critical 11×
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Food Storage & Handling serious
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
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Food Temperature critical
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Other minor
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Employee Hygiene critical
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Pest Activity critical
2025-05-20 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 6
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION, WHILE THE TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) HAS BEEN PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES, FOODS AR...

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

OBSERVED 3-COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPERS NOT WORKING AT LEFT SIDE AND MIDDLE COMPARTMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE WORKING STOPPERS AT 3-COMPONENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED THE DEEP FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE WALLS IN THESTORAGE ROOM/UTILITY SINK AREA. NOTED CONCRETE FLOOR PAINTBCOATING IS ALSO PEELING/ CHIPPING INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND REPAINT CHIPPED AREAS TO ENSURE WALLS AND FLOOR ARE SEALED, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED WALL BASE IN TOILET ROOM PEELING OFF WALL, INSTRCUTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

2024-03-22 Pass Complaint
1
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.

2023-10-16 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
1
minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2023-10-06 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI AT 200F) WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS ...

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Facility Condition

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2565512 ON 10/18/22 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - REPAIR THE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

2022-10-18 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

REPAIR THE BROKEN SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE ON THE WASHROOM DOOR.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

2021-07-30 Pass Canvass
2
minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.

2020-04-17 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass
CRITICAL 4
critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHILI AT 200.4F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUN...

critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED

OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE WASH THEIR HANDS IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT EMPLOYEES MUST WASH THEIR HANDS IN HAND WASHING SINKS ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT POSTED IN VIEW OF THE PUBLIC. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO POST THE INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WHERE IT IS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCT...

2019-09-04 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 11
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain signed health policy for all employees on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Violation Codes: 2-501.11 Inspector Comments: Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up kit on site. Instructed to keep a kit with all necessary items and a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-00...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector Comments: Observed improper date marking on TCS foods. Instructed all Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours must be labeled with date of creation and disposal. Priority foundation violation, ...

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Violation Codes: 4-904.11 Inspector Comments: Must invert hot, multi-use utensils in storage area above stand up cooler

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: Observed broken handle on steam tray near cash register. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: Observed potato peeler with build up of food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-204.12 Inspector Comments: Observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink in dry storage room. Instructed to install and maintain

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: Observed cracked and chipped paint on wall behind freezer and utility sink in dry storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 6-303.11 Inspector Comments: Observed not working light above prep cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain working light

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: Observed build up of grease and grime on the filters at the hood over fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates without allergen training. Instructed to complete allergen training and maintain records of completion on premises

2019-08-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

Observed no employee health policy on site. Instructed to maintain signed health policy for all employees on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010, no citation issued.

critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Observed no vomit and diarrheal clean up kit on site. Instructed to keep a kit with all necessary items and a sanitizer rated as effective against norovirus on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.

serious Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE

Observed blanched French fries in large, gray container on rolling cart. Management stated they had been cooling for 2 hours. French fries at improper temperature of 80.1F. Manager discarded of 25 pounds of product valued at $20. Instructed all items...

serious Food Storage & Handling

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Observed improper date marking on TCS foods. Instructed all Refrigerated, ready-to-eat, TCS food, prepared on site and held for more than 24 hours must be labeled with date of creation and disposal. Priority foundation violation, 7-38-005. No citatio...

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

No pest control log book on site at this time. Instructed to maintain pest control service and log book. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c), Citation issued.

minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

Observed wiping cloths sitting on counter in between use. Must store in a sanitizer solution in between use.

minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

Must invert hot, multi-use utensils in storage area above stand up cooler.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Observed broken handle on steam tray near cash register. Instructed to repair or replace and maintain in good working order.

serious Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Observed potato peeler with build up of food debris. Instructed to clean, sanitize and maintain.

minor Food Storage & Handling

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Observed no backflow prevention device on utility sink in dry storage room. Instructed to install and maintain.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed cracked and chipped paint on wall behind freezer and utility sink in dry storage area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Observed a build up of dust and dirt on vent in prep area outside toilet room. Instructed to clean and maintain.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Must elevate or remove articles off floor and place them on shelves in in storage area.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed build up of grease and grime on the filters at the hood over fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Observed not working light above prep cooler. Instructed to repair and maintain working light.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Observed employees with City of Chicago Sanitation Certificates without allergen training. Instructed to complete allergen training and maintain records of completion on premises.

2018-06-06 Pass Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

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

Observed grease accumulation on the exhaust hood filters. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Observed the self closing device on the bathroom door to be broken. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

2018-03-20 Pass Complaint
1
minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

Observed the self closing device on the bathroom door to be broken. Instructed facility to repair and maintain.

2017-11-28 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTILATION VENT IN REAR AREA ABOVE PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED OPENING INTO WALL AROUND WASHING SINK PIPE INSIDE WASHROOM. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.

minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

OBSERVFRED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST MAKE TOILET ROOM DOOR SELF CLOSING AND MAINTAIN.

2017-08-11 Pass Short Form Complaint

No violations found.

2017-04-13 Pass License
2
minor Employee Hygiene

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

OBSERVED OPENINGS AROUND PIPES UNDRNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. MUST REPAIR BASEBOARD ON WALL UNDERNEATH HAND WASHING SINK INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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