Chicago
64
YOUR CALL

Taqueria Jamay

2500 W 51st St, Chicago, IL 60632 · Brighton Park · Restaurant · High risk
YOUR CALL
64/100

Passed most recently but 2 prior failures on record

Inspections
7
5 passed
Last Inspected
2013-02-14
Pass Rate
71%
2 failures
Score
64/100
YOUR CALL
Passed most recent inspection (2013-02-14)
Failed 2 inspections (2013, 2010)
Pest Activity issues found across 2 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 24×
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Other minor
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Pest Activity critical
Chemical Safety minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
2013-02-14 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
3
minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON SHELF WHERE MICROWAVE IS STORED AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO SOME WOODEN SHELVES IN BASEMENT HAS CHIP PAINT MUST USE NON TOXIX PAINT TO REPAIR

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT

2013-02-07 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 7
critical Pest Activity

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

OBSERVED BETWEEN 60-70 MICE DROPPINGS IN BASEMENT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BEHIND 3 CHEST COOLERS NEAR STAIRS, UNDERNEATH SHELVING RACKS, SOME ON SHELVING,AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS ALSO OBSERVED FRONT OUTER DOOR NOT...

serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT#1202250 DATE 04-26-2012 NOT CORRECTED (33)CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT THEY ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP(34)CLEAN T...

minor Sanitation

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

VIOLATION CORRECTED

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINNING AREA

minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON WALL NEAR PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND REMOVE CHIP PAINT ON SHELF WHERE MICROWAVE IS STORED AT FRONT PREP AREA ALSO SOME WOODEN SHELVES IN BASEMENT HAS CHIP PAINT MUST USE NON TOXIX PAINT TO REPAIR

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT

2012-04-26 Pass Canvass
4
minor Sanitation

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

FOUND THE SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND SHELF AND LEGS UNDER THE GRILL ARE RUSTY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THEM.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND FILTERS ABOVE HAS GREASE BUILDUP. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT THEY ARE THICK WITH ICE BUILDUP.

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT THICK WITH GREASE BUILDUP. CLEAN THE BASEMENT FLOOR AND THE 1ST FLOOR REAR AREA ALONG THE WALLS AND IN THE CORNERS HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM. PROVIDE A BASEBOARD (COVING)EAST WALL IN THE PREP A...

minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN THE EAST AND SOUTH WALL PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOR DEBRIS. CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASHED ON GREASE BUILDUP.

2011-06-24 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

WORN SURFACES IN STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT. INSTD TO PAINT SAME WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT. ALUMINUM FOIL ON BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES. INSTD TO REMOVE SAME SO AS SURFACES TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD-UP. REMOVE...

minor Plumbing & Waste

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

IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.

2011-01-26 Pass Canvass
2
minor Sanitation

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

MEAT SLICER AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

minor Sanitation

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

FLOOR UNDER FRYER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.

2010-06-07 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection
7
minor Chemical Safety

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

Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS,PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS)

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: 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.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR & KNIVES ...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS,IN GLASS POP COOLER.DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER & UP ...

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

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

Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT & WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DINING AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

2010-05-28 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 8
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 ...

minor Chemical Safety

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.MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL COOKED FOODS,PROPERLY LABEL DESSERTS(NAME,ADDRESS,PHONE NUMBER,INGREDIENTS)

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.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR & KNIVES PROPERLY.

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 REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS,IN GLASS POP COOLER.DEFROST GLASS CHEST FREEZER & UP RIGHT FREEZER.

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.GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.

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 REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP 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.MUST REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT & WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DINING AREA.

minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.

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