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JAY EMPIRE FOOD

5406 S ASHLAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

Grocery Store

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JAY EMPIRE FOOD on .

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Latest inspection

Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 3 (Low)
Inspection ID
2145227

Location recorded for this inspection · JAY EMPIRE FOOD · 5406 S ASHLAND 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: Observed several holes in walls and ceilings throughout rear ceiling above sales floor and in both restrooms. Observed stained ceiling tiles above sales floor. Must seal all holes, replace all stained and/or damaged ceiling tiles throughout facility. Must maintain all surfaces to be clean, non-porous and easily cleanable.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Must install utility sink, with back flow prevention device in facility. Must maintain same. Observed slow draining washbowl sink in restroom on the right side. Must repair and maintain same.

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Inspection history

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

No earlier inspections appear in this source record.

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How results compare in ZIP 60609

245 of 329 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 2578430.

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