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JAM

937-939 N DAMEN AVE · Chicago, IL 60622

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for JAM 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
1361436

Location recorded for this inspection · JAM · 937-939 N DAMEN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1285833

Location recorded for this inspection · JAM · 937-939 N DAMEN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580914

Location recorded for this inspection · JAM · 937-939 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 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 CLEAN WALL BY DISH MACHINE, REAR KITCHEN AREA

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
458100

Location recorded for this inspection · JAM · 937-939 N DAMEN AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health.ELECTRIC OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
455720

Location recorded for this inspection · JAM · 937-939 N DAMEN AVE

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 APPROXIMATELY 20 FRUIT FLIES IN CLUTTERED DISHWASHING AREAS.MUST CEAN,SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS,PROVIDE MISSING LIDS ON PRODUCE BINS,TRASH CANS,BUCKETS OF SOILED DISHES,MAINTAIN FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO MINIMIZE SAID PEST PROBLEM,PEST CONTROL CO SERVICE NOW RECCOMENDED.

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#250615 6/7/10 #32 MUST PROVIDE FURTHER PROTECTION TO SHELVING AT FRONT WERE MULTI-USE DISHWARE IS STORED-MUST BE PROTECTED AGAINST PUBLIC CONTAMINATION.#34 THE FLOORS IN REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM ARE DIRTY,CLEAN FLOORS IN DETAIL.#42 FOUND NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON FOOD HANDLERS.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE,LABEL ALL FOODS IN COOLERS TO IDENTIFY PRODUCTS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR FLOORING BENEATH DISHMACHINE TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: TOILET ROOM DOOR MUST BE SELF CLOSING.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ELECTRIC OVEN IN KITCHEN MUST BE UNDER VENTILATION, WHEN THE EQUIPMENT IS MORE THAN 7.5 KILOWATTS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
428776

Location recorded for this inspection · JAM · 937-939 N DAMEN AVE

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
250615

Location recorded for this inspection · JAM · 937-939 N DAMEN 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 PROVIDE FURTHER PROTECTION TO SHELVING AT FRONT WERE MULTI-USE DISHWARE IS STORED.

  • 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.THE FLOORS IN REAR ICE MACHINE ROOM IS DIRTY,CLEAN THE FLOORS IN DETAIL.

  • 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.FOUND NO THERMOMETER INSIDE REFRIGERATOR REAR FOOD PREP.

  • 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.FOUND NO HAIR RESTRAINTS ON FOOD HANDLERS.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
58252

Location recorded for this inspection · JAM · 937-939 N DAMEN AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 21

    * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served.FOUND NOCERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED,SERVED DURING THIS INSPECTION.

  • 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 PROVIDE FURTHER PROTECTION TO SHELVING AT FRONT WERE MULTI-USE DISHWARE IS STORED.

  • 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 THROUGHOUT REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM,UNDER HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT PREP.

  • 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.

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How results compare in ZIP 60622

409 of 582 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1979195.

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