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JAY'S BEEF OF CHICAGO, INC.

2255 W NORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60647

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for JAY'S BEEF OF CHICAGO, INC. on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2560997

Location recorded for this inspection · JAY'S BEEF OF CHICAGO, INC. · 2255 W NORTH AVE

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.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1967198

Location recorded for this inspection · JAY'S BEEF OF CHICAGO, INC. · 2255 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 22

    DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: NOTED PREMISES WITH NO TEST STRIPS TO MEASURE THE PPM OF THE SANITIZER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY MONITOR THE FINAL RINSE CYCLE OF SANITIZER. SERIOUS VIOLATION #7-38-030

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE COOLERS AND REFRIGERATION UNITS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME, PREPARED BY DATE AND/OR USED BY DATE.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED TOP OF OVEN LINED WITH CARD BOARD BOXES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD BOXES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.NOTED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REPAINT WITH NON TOXIC FOOD GRADE PAINT AND/OR REPLACE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED DEEP CUTS AND DIRT ON THE REAR CUTTING BOARD. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SMOOTHEN THE SURFACE OF CUTTING BOARD.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD AT THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY CLUTTER THROUGH OUT THE BASEMENT DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND/OR REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442223

Location recorded for this inspection · JAY'S BEEF OF CHICAGO, INC. · 2255 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR /WALL.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1442208

Location recorded for this inspection · JAY'S BEEF OF CHICAGO, INC. · 2255 W NORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/16/13. REPORT#1376076.(32) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH TWO COOLERS IN REAR AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN. (33) MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, UNDERNEATH GRILL AND VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. 34 CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND REAR STORAGE TABLES. CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. CLEAN AROUND UTILITY SINK IN REAR. (35)REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENT IN WASHROOM. 38 REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH THREE COMP SINK IN CENTER OF SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES FROM BASEMENT TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. MUST ELEVATE ITEMS 6INCHES OFF FLOOR /WALL.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1376076

Location recorded for this inspection · JAY'S BEEF OF CHICAGO, INC. · 2255 W NORTH 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: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN REAR. REPLACE WORN RUBBER GASKETS AT BOTH TWO COOLERS IN REAR AND PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN ICE DISPENSER CHUTE AT SELF SERVE SODA MACHINE IN DINING AREA AND MAINTAIN.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, UNDERNEATH GRILL AND VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS AND REAR STORAGE TABLES.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN FRONT AND REAR AREAS. CLEAN AROUND UTILITY SINK IN REAR. REMOVE DUST FROM ALL CEILING VENTS INCLUDING VENT IN WASHROOM.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDERNEATH THREE COMP SINK IN CENTER OF SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585263

Location recorded for this inspection · JAY'S BEEF OF CHICAGO, INC. · 2255 W NORTH 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. FOUND NO WORKING SINK STOPPER AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,FOUND BROKEN GASKETS AT 2 DOOR REAR COOLER BY WINDOWS. MUST PROVIDE,MAINTAIN.

  • 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. THE FOLLOWING REQUIRES A DETAIL CLEANING DEEP FRYERS BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS,INTERIOR BASINS OF 1 COMP SINK,FILTER ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENTS,TOPS/BOTTOMS OF FOOD PREP TABLES AND ATTACHED EQUIPMENTS,SHELVINGS,COOLERS,TOP OF OVEN AREA,GREASE TRAP BOX .

  • 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 ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING BASEMENT REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING.

  • 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. FOUND FOOD DEBRIS SPLASHED ON LOWER WALLS ALONG 3 COMP SINK,FOUND PEELING PAINT ON WALL SECTION BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.MUST CLEAN,MAINTAIL WALLS TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 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. REMOVE CLUTTERED CONDITIONS FROM PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
134257

Location recorded for this inspection · JAY'S BEEF OF CHICAGO, INC. · 2255 W NORTH 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPAIR DAMAGED TOILET TISSUE HOLDER IN TOILET ROOM.

  • 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. THE FOLLOWINGS NEEDS CLEANING:PREP TABLES AT REAR BY MEAT-SLICER,MEAT-SLICER MACHINE,EXTERIOR OF 3COMP.SINK,INTERIORS OF DEEPFRYER LOWER COMPARTMENT,1COMP.SINK,HOODWALLS INSIDE,FILTERS ON HOOD ABOVE GRILL,HANDWASH SINK AND TOILET BOWL ,ALSO VENT IN TOILET,NOZZLES AND BASE OF NOZZLE ATTCHEMENTS ON SODA MACHINE.

  • 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 REAR PREP AREA[UNDER PREP TABLES,3COMP.,ETC],FLOORS IN TOILET,STAIR WELLS, FLOORS BEHING REACH-IN FREEZER AT REAR, FLOORS BEHIND AND UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 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. RAW BRICK WALLS AT FRONT PREP KITCHEN BY STEM TABLE NEEDS REPAIR TO SMOOTH AND CLEANABLE.WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENTS UNDER HOOD AND WALLS AT 3COMP.SINK AREA NEEDS CLEANING.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair. OBSERVED FOODSERVICE STAFF HANDLING FOODS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT,INSTD. MUST HAVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FOODS ARE HANDLED.

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575 of 763 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 1766631.

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