Jj Maxwell Street

May 12, 2022 · Fail
🪳cooked
  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeCanvass
  • failed findings12
  • critical findings3

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (POLISH SAUSAGE,GRILLED ONIONS,GYROS,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 2Priority
  • sick-employee policy not followedcritical
    Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
    Inspector note: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 3Priority
  • cold food not cold enough
    Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
    Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. SLICED LUNCHEON MEAT 55.8F. .5LB CUT LETTUCE 70.5F. 3LBS. SLICED TOMATO 71.4F. .5LB SLICED GYROS MEAT 83.8F IN PREP COOLER AND WALK IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS) APPX.6LBS. $25.
    code 22
  • food prep surfaces dirty
    Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
    Inspector note: OBSERVED 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 80.6F WITH TCS FOODS STORED ON TOPSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT. ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
    code 33
  • food improperly labeled
    Official wording: Food Properly Labeled; Original Container
    Inspector note: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
    code 37
  • pests in the house
    Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
    Inspector note: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR .MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
    code 38
  • surfaces / setup not up to code
    Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
    code 47
  • plumbing acting up
    Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. STEAM TABLE,PREP TABLES, GRILL TABLES,COOLERS,UNUSED ICE COOLER IN REAR AREA,WALK IN COOLER-SHELVING UNITS,FRYER CABINET.
    code 49
  • Garbage & Refuse Properly Disposed; Facilities Maintained
    Inspector note: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE AND ENCRUSTED FOOD DEBRIS, ON LID OF OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER AND LID NOT TIGHT FITTING. MUST CLEAN GREASE CONTAINER AND SECURE LID.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
    code 54
  • floors, walls, or ceilings grimy
    Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
    Inspector note: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES, LOOSE AND DAMAGED WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,DAMAGED WINDOW LEDGE NEAR REAR DOOR. • MUST REMOVE BOX OF LIGHT BULBS FROM MOP SINK BASIN. • MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE,WATER FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND ICE BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER.
    code 55
  • Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used
    Inspector note: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN COOLER,MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR FOOD STORAGE AREA. • OBSERVED NO AIR CONDITIONING WORKING ON PREMISES AT A TEMPERATURE OF 86.7F INSIDE OF BUSINESS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    code 56

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on June 7, 2021: 10 findings appeared for the first time. 2 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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