CHICAGO, IL - BJ'S MARKET & BAKERY received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/12/2023.
Located at 1737 E 95TH ST in the Chatham area, the establishment serves the local community. The Chatham neighborhood maintains numerous food service establishments that undergo regular health monitoring.
The inspection identified 4 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation related to pest prevention. Inspectors documented: Person in Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, and Performs Duties - Comments: Pic Doesn't Have a Certified Food Managers Certificate.must Provide and Maintain.(priority Foundation 7-38-012)(cos). The FDA Food Code requires establishments to eliminate conditions that attract and harbor pests, including proper waste management and facility maintenance. For more information, see FDA pest control standards. Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine.
The second violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate - Comments: Observed No Certified Food Manager on Duty While Tcs Foods Are Being Prepared,handled and Served Such As (catfish,greens,chicken,etc)must Be on Site at All Times. Manager Arrived on Site at 3:30 P.m.(priority Foundation 7-38-012)(citation Issued)(cos). According to FDA guidelines, proper handwashing with soap and warm water for at least 20 seconds is the single most effective way to prevent foodborne illness transmission. For more information, see FDA handwashing requirements. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food.
The third violation concerned cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Food-contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized - Comments: Observed an Excessive Amount of Pink and Black Substance Build Up Inside of Interior Panel and Parts of Ice Machine Stored Above Ice in Bin and Dripping Water Onto Ice. Must Remove Ice Clean and Sanitize Machine.(priority Foundation 7-38-005)(citation Issued). FDA sanitation guidelines require regular cleaning and sanitizing of all food contact surfaces to prevent cross-contamination and bacterial growth. For more information, see FDA sanitation standards. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces.
The fourth violation involved thermal management. Inspectors documented: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures - Comments: Observed Improper Temperatures of Tcs Ready to Eat Cooked Foods Stored Inside of Walk in Freezer Such As 2lbs. Cooked Catfish 72.5f.7lbs. Cooke. The FDA Food Code requires cold foods to be held at 41°F or below and hot foods at 135°F or above to prevent bacterial growth in the "danger zone." For more information, see FDA guidelines on temperature control. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
Establishments receiving violations must submit correction plans and may face additional inspections. Failure to address violations can result in fines, permit suspension, or closure.
This inspection data is provided by Chicago Department of Public Health. The establishment had violations identified during the 04/12/2023 inspection. Conditions may have changed since this inspection. For current compliance status, consult the Chicago Department of Public Health. For more information about restaurant inspection regulations in this area, visit the Chicago Food Service Sanitation Rules. Learn more about food safety at FDA.gov and CDC.gov.
This inspection was conducted on August 21, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were documented: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, SHELVING UNITS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISSING BASEBOARDS AND OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS, ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .; PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED MASHED POTOTOES DISPLAYED FOR SERVICE AND STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 103.8F IN HOT HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED MANAAGER TO DISCARD. ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 135 F OR ABOVE DURING PREPARATION, STORAGE, DISPLAY, AND SERVICE. PRIORITY 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED OVER 50 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN WASHROOM, ALONG WALLS BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR STORAGE AREA AND SHELVING UNITS NEAR WALK-IN COOLERS, BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSDIE FRYER CABINETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANIITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FLOOR TILES IN NEED OF GROUTING IN ALL AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RE-GROUT FLOOR TILES AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DAMAGED AND MISING BASEBOARDS AND OUTLET COVERS ALONG WALLS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN PREP, STORAGE AND OUTSIDE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WATER AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER SINKS, ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-102.11 OBSERVED BLACK GARBAGE BAGS AND GROCERY BAGS USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.MUST ELIMINATE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS,RACKS,STOVE,KETTLE,WHEEL BASES & LEGS OF ALL EQUIPMENT, WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT & SHELVING UNITS,PIPES AT 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT,WALK IN COOLER AND WHERE NEEDED.OBSERVED BLACK FOUL SMELLING WATER COMING FROM UNDERNEATH WALK IN COOLER SURROUND AND POOLING ONTO FLOOR WHEN STEPPING INSIDE OF COOLER.MUST REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR AND KEEP DRY.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 8-404.13 (B:3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2574156 4/12/23 NOT CORRECTED: #38 - STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 70 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF REGISTER,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON LOWER SHELF OF TABLE TOP MIXER ON TOP OF BOX,ON A BOX STORED ON FOOD STORAGE SHELF MIXED IN WITH SPILLED FLOUR AND ON LEDGE OF PAPER /CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,ON REAR INTERIOR LEDGES OF BOTH 3- DOOR PREP COOLERS,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINETS ON INTERIOR PARTS.(1)RODENTICIDE PACKAGED POISON ON LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNITS ON FRONT SERVICE COUNTER ALSO. APPX. 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALL AT MOP SINK AND ON PAPER TOWELS ON CHEMICAL & PAPER STORAGE SHELF. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS & POISON.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/21/23.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED); PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(COS); CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CATFISH,GREENS,CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:30 P.M.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS); FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF PINK AND BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILD UP INSIDE OF INTERIOR PANEL AND PARTS OF ICE MACHINE STORED ABOVE ICE IN BIN AND DRIPPING WATER ONTO ICE. MUST REMOVE ICE CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED); PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS READY TO EAT COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CATFISH 72.5F.7LBS. COOKED GREENS 50.0F.1LBS. COOKED BBQ CHICKEN 72.3F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.10LBS. $44.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED); FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 100 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON LOWER SHELF OF REGISTER,LOWER SHELF OF HOT HOLDING UNIT AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER,ON LEDGE OF REAR HOT HOLDING CABINET,LOWER SHELF OF PACKAGING COUNTER IN REAR PREP AREA,#10-CAN CART,FLOOR MIXER,INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,UNDER DESK,ON FLOOR NEAR WET FLOOR SIGN,LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,CRATES ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR.ALSO. APPX. 8-10 LIVE SMALL FLIES IN TOILET ROOM AND AT MOP SINK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/12/23.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED); INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST MAKE SCREEN ON REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.; CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.; FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS WHERE NEEDED.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, GRILL TABLES, PREP TABLES,FLOOR MIXERS, STORAGE SHELVES, COUNTER TOPS,RACKS,STOVE,KETTLE,WALK IN COOLER-FAN GUARD COVERS, COMPRESSOR UNIT & SHELVING UNITS.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2563717 9/15/22 NOT CORRECTED .Inspector Comments: #38-OBSERVED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINTS. Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments:#51- OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. Inspector Comments:#53- OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITHOUT A LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. Inspector Comments:#55- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS AND FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. ALSO NOTED THE COVING ALONG THE WALL AND BELOW THE COOLER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS. Inspector Comments:#56- MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED).
Rodents can transmit Salmonella, Hantavirus, and other serious pathogens through their droppings and urine. Inadequate handwashing can transmit Norovirus, Hepatitis A, and other pathogens directly to food. Inadequate sanitization allows bacteria to survive and multiply on food contact surfaces. Improper temperature control can lead to bacterial growth including Salmonella, E. coli, and Listeria.
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