Chicago
43
BEAT

Just Turkey Restaurant

4353 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60653 · Bronzeville · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
43/100

Passed most recently but 5 prior failures on record

Inspections
13
7 passed
Last Inspected
2014-10-21
Pass Rate
54%
5 failures
Score
43/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2014-10-21)
Failed 5 inspections (2014, 2014, 2013...)
Pest Activity issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 40×
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Pest Activity critical
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Other serious
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2014-10-21 Pass Canvass
5
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

THE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR ARE LOOSE; REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD PARTICLES. THE ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AND DRAIN AT THE SODA MACHINE IN THE DINING AREA NEED CLEANIN...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED SOME DUST ON THE VENTILATION FAN ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM; CLEAN VENT FAN. OBSERVED HEAVY DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS IN THE KITCHEN; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL VENTS. CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND SHELVES.

minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED MOPS AND BROOMS ON FLOOR IN REAR OF KITCHEN; RECOMMENDED INSTALLING A MOP RACK BY THE UTILITY SINK OR IN THE AREA OF THE UTILITY SINK TO HANG BROOMS AND WET MOPS.

2014-02-13 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
1
minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THREE DOOR COOLER WHERE NEEDED.

2014-02-10 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 3, 2014 (REPORT #1395907) AS INSTRUCTED. #18: PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UNAVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THIS TIME. MANAGER ON DUTY STATES THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT REINSPE...

critical Pest Activity

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

UPGRADED TO CRITICAL VIOLATION #14.

serious Other

* INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS

INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM JAN. 3, 2014 NOT POSTED AS INSTRUCTED; MUST POST CURRENT SUMMARY REPORTS AS INSTRUCTED FROM INSPECTION ONCE ISSUED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010 (B)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THREE DOOR COOLER WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MA...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. FLOOR AROUND TOILET IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR FLOOR AROUND TOILET.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS AND TILES IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM.

2014-02-03 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

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

PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK UNAVAILABLE FOR REVIEW AT THIS TIME. MANAGER ON DUTY STATES THAT HE WAS UNABLE TO LOCATE THE BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT REINSPECTION WITH ALL NECESSARY DOCUMENTATION INSIDE. BOTH FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS HAVE A 1/4 INC...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

LABEL STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE CONTAINER.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THREE DOOR COOLER WHERE NEEDED.

minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SLICER AT PREP TABLE, CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE IN DINI...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT. MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE DUST FROM CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AND WASHROOM.

2013-12-05 Pass Short Form Complaint
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN OR DAMAGED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2013-10-07 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN OR DAMAGED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2013-09-30 Fail Complaint
3
serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/25/2013 REPT#1227767 INSP#389 #38 DRAIN FROM FOUNTAIN SODA MACHINE MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED PREVIOUS MINOR VIO...

minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN.

minor Sanitation

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

CEILING TILES IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE WORN OR DAMAGED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2013-03-06 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT MOP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAIN FROM FOUNTAIN SODA MACHINE MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2013-02-25 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
critical Pest Activity

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

OUTSIDE GARBAGE CONTAINER OPEN AND EXPOSED LID CRACKED, GREASE RECEPTICLE ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. GARBAGE LID MUST BE REPLACED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED. OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED...

serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3rd COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK STOPPED UP. WATER NOT ABLE TO DRAIN. OTHER 2 COMPARTMENTS ARE FUNCTIONING. MANAGER STATES PLUMBER ON THE WAY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED ...

serious Sanitation

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

THE FOLLOWING MINORS NOT CORRECTED FROM 2/6/2012 INSP#386 REPT#673306 #33 CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE TOP. #34 FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE. #35 CLEAN ALL CEILING...

minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

ALL MULTI USE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED LOCATION. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARDS IN NEED OF REPLACING, WORN, DISCOLORED. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

WALL AT MOP SINK IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

DRAIN FROM FOUNTAIN SODA MACHINE MUST DRAIN TO OPEN DRAIN SITE. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

minor Sanitation

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

ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

2012-02-06 Pass Canvass
8
minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATIO...

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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, STOVE, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.

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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.

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. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES (SMOKE BUILDUP). CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS UNDER FRONT COUNTER, NEAR CHARCOAL, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, COOL...

minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND CLEAN SOILED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE LIG...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules...

minor Pest Activity

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. REMOVE DETERGENT, BATHROOM CLEANER, LIGHTER FLUID, PAINT, ETC FROM FOOD ON STORAGE SHELVES. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

2011-06-02 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
7
serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED, HANDLED,...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL READY TO EAT, PACKAGED INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS OF SPAGHETTI INSIDE REFRIGERATOR.

minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR GASKET INSIDE REFRIGERATOR AND REPAIR SCREEN DOOR AT REAR.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: SIDES AND INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, TOP OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR OF FREEZERS, UNDER, AROUND METAL STORAGE RACKS AT REAR, UTILITY SINK, FAN GUARDS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, AND INTERIOR OF SMOKER.

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. DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA.

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. CLEAN OVERHEAD CEILING VENTS ABOVE PREP AREA, WALLS, CEILING SECTIONS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE DUST BUILDUP/STAINS, REMOVE YELLOW STAINS AT UPPER WALLS NEXT TO VENTILATION HOOD, REPLACE ...

minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE CLEANING EQUIPMENT SEPARATE AND AWAY FROM FOOD STORAGE ITEMS, INVERT MOP HEADS, ORGANIZE CLUTTERED STORAGE AREA AT REAR.

2010-02-24 Pass License

No violations found.

2010-02-03 Fail No Entry

No violations found.

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