A & J FOOD MARKET INCORPORATED

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS AN EXPIRED SANITATION CERTIFICATE. MANAGER STATES THAT HE TOOK THE CLASS TO RENEW HIS CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE BUT HIS ENROLLMENT INFORMATION IS NOT ON PREMISES TO VERIFY. INSTRUCTED THAT ENROLLMENT INFO IS REQUIRED TO BE ON PREMISES UNTIL THE NEW CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE IS OBTAINED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLERS AND ON THE SELLING FLOOR WHERE FOOD IS STORED; MUST PAINT OR REPLACE RUSTED SHELVES.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE MEAT SAW, GRINDER AND CUTTING BOARDS IN THE PREP AREA.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER UNDER SHELVES AND EQUIPMENT. PROVIDE A FLOOR DRAIN COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BUTCHER AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO THE LEFT OF THE DOOR ENTERING THE ROOM IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR WALL. OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED, DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN THE WASHROOM IN THE BUTCHER AREA AND IN THE BUTCHER AREA; REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED IN THESE AREAS. CLEAN WALLS INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE BUTCHER AREA DISCONNECTED AND WATER DRAINING INTO A METAL CAN; EMPLOYEE ATTEMPTED TO REPAIR BY PUTTING THE PIPES BACK ON BUT THE SINK WAS STILL LEAKING; INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY REPAIR SINK. ALSO OBSERVED LEAKING FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE FIRST COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK AND UNDER THE UTILITY SINK; MUST REPAIR BOTH LEAKS.

NO SMOKING REGULATIONS - Comments: FOUND EVIDENCE OF SMOKING ON PREMISES. FOUND CIGARETTE BUTTS IN THE TOILET OF THE WASHROOM IN THE BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED THAT NO EVIDENCE OF ANY KIND CAN BE ON PREMISES OF SMOKING PER THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020 C.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING AT ENTRANCE OF WALK-IN MEAT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #1527895 DATED 3/16/2015 NOT CORRECTED:(29)(33) NOTED PEELING PAINT AND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,DEFROST AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT.(34)FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE LITTER AND DEBRIS ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE SAME AREA, (35)NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA,(36)NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR STORAGE MUST REPLACE, MUST CORRECT. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING FROM CEILING AT ENTRNCE OF WALK-IN MEAT PREP COOLER. MUST REPAIR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED PEELING PAINT AND ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN,DEFROST AND REMOVE PEELING PAINT. MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE MEAT DELI CASE COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE LITER AND DEBRIS. ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE SAME AREA.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT SELLING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: NOTED MISSING LIGHT BULBS IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPLACE,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: NOTED THE TOP OF THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA CRACKED. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A NEW GASKET AROUND THE DOOR IN THE WALKIN FREEZER.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL HEAVY SOIL ON FLOOR AROUND AND UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND DISPLAY CASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: FOUND HOLES AND CRACKS IN THE WALLS IN THE FOOD /DRY STORAGE AREA. MUST SEAL ALL THE HOLES AND CRACKS SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE. REPLACE STAINED WATER CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOMS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTOR ON THE FAUCET AT THE UTILITY/MOP SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND CLUTTER INSIDE STORAGE ROOM NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED AND CLEAN AND ORGNIZE SO NO INSECT OR RODENT HARBORAGE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEAN MEAT CUTTING EQUIPMENT, REACH-IN COOLERS, WALK-IN COOLERS, PREP TABLES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UP SPILLS IN WALK-IN POP COOLER. ALSO LIFT ALL THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THEM THERE IS A LARGE ANOUNT OF DUST AND DIRT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED WATER CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, SALES AREA AND BOTH TOILET ROOM.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: THE OUTSIDE SIX COVER GARBAGE DUMPSTER IS MISSING ONE OF THE COVERS. ALSO THE SIX COVER GARBAGE DUMPSTER TOP THE METAL HAS BEEN PULLED AWAY FROM THE DUMPSTER BASE ON THE LEFT SIDE OF THE UNIT. ALSO THERE IS GARBAGE, TALL GRASS AND WEEDS ON THE GROUND AROUND UNIT.NOT INSECT OR RODENT PROOFED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020. INSTRUCTED TO GET THE SIX GARBAGE DUMPSTER TOP REPAIRED OR REPLACED AND PROVIDE THE MISSING COVER. CLEAN UP THE GARBAGE AND REMOVE THE TALL GRASS AND WEEDS. .

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: THE FOLLOWING NEEDS CLEAN MEAT CUTTING EQUIPMENT, RI COOLERS, WI COOLERS, PREP TABLES.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UP SPILLS IN WALK-IN POP COOLER. ALSO LIFT ALL THE STORE SHELVES AND CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THEM THERE IS A LARGE ANOUNT OF DUST AND DIRT.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED WATER CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA, SALES AREA AND BOTH TOILET ROOMS .

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN SIDE STORAGE ROOM NEED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED GLASS IN DOOR TO REACH-IN FREEZER. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF SHELVES AND DOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UP SPILLS IN WALK-IN POP COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS WINDOW LEDGES AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WEST STORAE ROOM.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING LUGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER- RESISTENT BULBS IN THE COOLER.

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: FOUND GROUND BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN HOT FOOD PREP AREA AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 117F. THIS PRODUCT MUST EIHER BE RE-HEATED TO 165F OR COOKED TO AN INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 155F AND HELD AT 140F. IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. PRODUCT VOKUNTARILY DISCARDED. CITATION ISSUED- CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED 5-7-13 ON REPORT #1155027 NOT CORRECTED:-35- REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SALES AREAS. -41-: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN WEST STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN UNUSED FREEZER (FOUL ODOR). REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. CITATION ISSUED -SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE CRACKED GLASS IN DOOR TO REACH-IN FREEZER. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP. PAINT RUSTY EXTERIORS OF SHELVES AND DOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL ROOMS AND AREAS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. CLEAN UP SPILLS IN WALK-IN POP COOLER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS WINDOW LEDGES AND DOORS THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN WEST STORAE ROOM.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE ALL MISSING LUGHT SHIELDS IN WALK-IN COOLER OR PROVIDE SHATTER- RESISTENT BULBS IN THE COOLER.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #29.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SALES AREAS.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN WEST STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN UNUSED FREEZER (FOUL ODOR). REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED 15-20 MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES IN WEST STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: HAND SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, DRAINPIPE LEAKING HEAVILY AND FAUCET HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030 CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ICE BUILDUP IN MEAT WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF SLICER, GRINDER, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES, HOT HOLDING UNITS, SHELVES IN PREP AREA, WALK-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN MEAT PREP AREA. ELEVATE ALL FOOD OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. CLEAN FLOORS IN HOT FOOD AND DELI PREP AREA (FOOD DEBRIS, GROUND BEEF, LETTUCE, ETC). FLOORS NEED CLEANING BEHIND FRONT COUNTER AND WASHROOM AREAS (CIGARETTE ASHES).

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND SALES AREAS. REMOVE PEELING PAINT ON CEILING IN MEAT WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DAIRY WALK-IN COOLER, MEAT WALK-IN COOLER, AND DISPLAY COOLER.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. PROPERLY CONNECT DRAIN LINE INSIDE MEAT WALK-IN COOLER.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURES.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES IN WEST STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. REMOVE STANDING WATER IN UNUSED FREEZER (FOUL ODOR). REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED - Comments: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.