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901 E 79TH ST · Chicago, IL 60619
Grocery Store
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for J & J FOOD & GROCERY on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · J & J FOOD & GROCERY · 901 E 79TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
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Location recorded for this inspection · J & J FOOD & GROCERY · 901 E 79TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11: **PF** Responsibility -- Assignment (PIC) NO CITY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (ITALIAN BEEF, ETC) MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER THAWING OF GROUND BEEF. NOTED TWO TUBES OF GROUND BEEF THAWING ON THE PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MUST PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, IN THE MICROWAVE OR AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND SHELVING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.
Location recorded for this inspection · J & J FOOD & GROCERY · 901 E 79TH ST
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AND NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. (ITALIAN BEEF, ETC) MUST PROVIDE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO SOAP AVAILABLE AT PREP AREA HAND SINK FOR HAND WASHING. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HAND DRYING DEVICE AT PREP AREA HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030C (COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION)
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN AND PROPERLY SANITIZE MULTI USE UTENSILS.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: NOTED IMPROPER THAWING OF GROUND BEEF. NOTED TWO TUBES OF GROUND BEEF THAWING ON THE PREP TABLE AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MUST PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, IN THE MICROWAVE OR AS PART OF THE COOKING PROCESS.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND SHELVING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT MOP SINK.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTERS OVER FLOWING WITH EXCESS GARBAGE AND DEBRIS. MUST REMOVE EXCESS GARBAGE AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN THE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020B
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WASHROOM AND IN THE ADJACENT MOP SINK CLOSET.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES AS REQUIRED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THE PROPER ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE.
Location recorded for this inspection · J & J FOOD & GROCERY · 901 E 79TH ST
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. INSTRUCTED PIC TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE FOR VOMTING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS LISTED IN POLICY INCLUDING DISPOSABLE GLOVES, FACE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP WITH APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILL THE NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINKS. MUST PROVIDE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED TOP OF REAR ENTRY DOOR NOT PROTECTED FROM RODENT ENTRY. APPROX 1/2 INCH GAP. MUST REPAIR.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS IN WASHROOM AND DOORS ON PREMISES PREP AND WASHROOM AREAS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
Location recorded for this inspection · J & J FOOD & GROCERY · 901 E 79TH ST
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Local context · Chicago
237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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