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JJ PEPPERS FOOD STORE

7101 S KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60629

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for JJ PEPPERS FOOD STORE on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2401865

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ PEPPERS FOOD STORE · 7101 S KEDZIE AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: **INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN THE REAR AREA WHERE ICE IS BEING HANDLED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-030(C).

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: PREMISES BAGS AND SELL ICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL ICE BAGS WITH THE BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2373995

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ PEPPERS FOOD STORE · 7101 S KEDZIE AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2373653

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ PEPPERS FOOD STORE · 7101 S KEDZIE AVE

Recorded violations

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE AND NECESSARY SUPPLIES EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 36

    THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MISSING FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE (EX METAL STEM THERMOMETER). INSTD TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SAME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: over 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON STORAGE SHELVES. INSTD TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR UPDATED SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2069406

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ PEPPERS FOOD STORE · 7101 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO SEAL ALL RUSTY STORAGE SHALVES. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(OFF LINE)INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, ALSO DIRTY CARPET INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES AND OR REPLACE RUG. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES. REAR, FRONT, AND COOLER.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SALES AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2064924

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ PEPPERS FOOD STORE · 7101 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE OVERFLOWING ON THE GROUND SOUTH, AND EAST SIDES OF THE STORE, ALSO LIDS ARE OPEN CAN'T CLOSE AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO BREAK DOWN ALL BOXES, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PICK UPS, OR LARGER DUMPSTER. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO SEAL. ALSO SEAL ALL RUSTY STORAGE SHELVES. OBSERVED THE WALK-IN COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR(OFF LINE) INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT COUNTER AREA, ALSO DIRTY CARPET, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING TILES, CLEAN AND OR REPLACE RUG. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE SHELVES, REAR, FRONT, AND COOLERS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT SALES AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
577758

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ PEPPERS FOOD STORE · 7101 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING. ITERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, UNDER AND AROUND SALES SHELVES, BEHIND COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND VENTILATION NEEDED. MUST CLEAN AND INSTALL

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM CORNERS AND UNDER SINK.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
577217

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ PEPPERS FOOD STORE · 7101 S KEDZIE AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES IN NEED OF CLEANING. ITERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, UNDER AND AROUND SALES SHELVES, BEHIND COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPLATTERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. LIGHTS IN REAR STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF SHEILDING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters. Toilet rooms shall be completely enclosed and shall be vented to the outside air or mechanically ventilated. TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF CLEANING AND VENTILATION NEEDED. MUST CLEAN AND INSTALL.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER FROM CORNERS AND UNDER SINK.

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262 of 330 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1383441.

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