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UNCLE J'S

502 E 47TH ST · Chicago, IL 60653

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for UNCLE J'S 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
1609751

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE J'S · 502 E 47TH 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.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1583590

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE J'S · 502 E 47TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578928

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE J'S · 502 E 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLES REQUIRMENTS NOT MET

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1578663

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE J'S · 502 E 47TH 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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL FOUND ABOUT 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS ALONG WALLBASE IN KITCHE AND REAR STORAGE AREAS, REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2 INCH GAP AT BOTTOM AND SIDES. INSTRUCTED MGR TO ELIMINATE RODENTS ACTIVITY, RODENT PROOF REAR DOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: ALUMINUM FOILD COVERING SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SHELVES THROUGH OUT KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOM NO CLEAN AND CLUTTERED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALL BEHIND CUTTING BOARDS WITH CHIPPED PAINT, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A DURABLE SMOOTH SURFACE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: LEAKING HAND SINK AT BOTTOM DRAIN LINE, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER REQUIRMENTS NOT MET, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Short Form ComplaintNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1386053

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE J'S · 502 E 47TH ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501635

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE J'S · 502 E 47TH 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: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE TWO SET OF LIGHTS AT THE SIDES OF THE BBQ PIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1501382

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE J'S · 502 E 47TH 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 A DEAD MOUSE ON THE FLOOR OF THE REAR CLOSET WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED. FORTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR ALONG THE WALL IN THE REAR PREP AREA, STORAGE AREA AND OFFICE. MUST CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, DUST AND FOOD PARTICLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN AREAS MENTIONED IN VIOLATION #18 AND AROUND AND BEHIND VARIOUS PREP AREA AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE TWO SET OF LIGHTS AT THE SIDES OF THE BBQ PIT IN FRONT PREP AREA.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1473797

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE J'S · 502 E 47TH 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: SOME STAINS OBSERVED ON REAR PREP TABLE CUTTING BOARDS; CLEAN CUTTING BOARDS. OBSERVED GREASE IN BOTTOMS OF FRYERS IN FRONT PREP AREA; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE OBSERVED ON WASHROOM DOOR; INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REAR STORAGE ROOM VERY CLUTTERED; MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN ROOM. OBSERVED DIRT AND OTHER ITEMS INSIDE OF UTILITY SINK; MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SINK.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1320001

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE J'S · 502 E 47TH 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: DETAIL CLEAN ALONG FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENING IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO HAND SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR MOP SINK AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AS NEEDED.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1319977

Location recorded for this inspection · UNCLE J'S · 502 E 47TH ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 2

    FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: MUST REPAIR REACH IN COOLER SO THAT IT MAINTAINS 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW.

  • 10

    SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER WASTE WATER DISPOSAL AT REAR MOP SINK. REAR MOP SINK OVERFLOWING WITH WASTE WATER WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 11

    ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.

  • 19

    OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE EXTERIOR WASTE AND GREASE RECEPTACLES TO PROPERLY DISCARD ALL WASTE GREASE AND REFUSE.

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BACKING UP WASTE WATER IN THE 1ST AND 3RD COMPARTMENTS WHEN WATER RELEASED FROM THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT. ALSO, MUST REPLACE/REPAIR BROKEN FAUCET SPOUT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REMOVE ELECTRICAL TAPE AND RESTORE HOT WATER OR REPLACE. ALSO PROVIDE THREE WORKING STOPPERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN ALONG FRONT WINDOW SILLS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEAL OPENING IN WALL IN REAR NEXT TO HAND SINK.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB UNDER VENTILATION HOOD AND PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE HAND SINK ADJACENT TO THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.

  • 37

    TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: MUST INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT THE REAR MOP SINK AND PROVIDE A BACK FLOW DEVICE.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM OFFICE/STORAGE ROOM AND PROVIDE ADDITIONAL SHELVING TO PROPERLY STORE ITEMS AS NEEDED.

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How results compare in ZIP 60653

117 of 133 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 2289963.

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