Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for TAQUERIA JAMAY on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1336162
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA JAMAY · 2500 W 51ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
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
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146299
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA JAMAY · 2500 W 51ST ST
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: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1146292
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA JAMAY · 2500 W 51ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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 TIGHT FITTING,OPENING NOTED AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, RECOMMENDED TO CONTACT PEST CINTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
29
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 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 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 HASDUST BUILDUP ON THEM PROVIDE A BASEBOARD(COVING)EAST WALL IN THE PREP AREA(35)CLEAN THE EAST AND SOUTH WALL PREP AREA HAS SPLASHED ON FOOD DEBRIS CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SPLASED ON GREASE BUILDUP INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: VIOLATION CORRECTED
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP IN BASEMENT
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS AT FRONT CUSTOMER DINNING AREA
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE REACH-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1202250
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA JAMAY · 2500 W 51ST ST
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: 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.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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 AREA.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
509235
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA JAMAY · 2500 W 51ST ST
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: 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 EXCESSIVE ICE.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: IMPROPER STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER STOPPERS.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
472238
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA JAMAY · 2500 W 51ST ST
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: MEAT SLICER AND INTERIOR OF COOLERS NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER FRYER NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
60551
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA JAMAY · 2500 W 51ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: 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)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: 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 PROPERLY.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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 RIGHT FREEZER.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: 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.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
60540
Location recorded for this inspection · TAQUERIA JAMAY · 2500 W 51ST ST
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: 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 EVIDENCE OF LIVE FRUIT FLIES APPX. 100 OR MORE ON WALLS & CEILINGS IN BASEMENT PREP AND FOOD STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/28/10.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - 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)
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - 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 PROPERLY.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - 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 RIGHT FREEZER.
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.GRILL TABLE,DEEP FRYERS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT.
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.MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN 1ST FL. REAR PREP AREA.
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.MUST REPAIR CEILING IN BASEMENT & WALL IN DINING AREA.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL IN DINING AREA.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: 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.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60632
292 of 397 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
This calculation uses published records from the same jurisdiction. Pending, unavailable and other non-comparable results are excluded.
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