CHICAGO, IL - JUST TURKEY GRILL received citations for health code violations during an inspection on 04/12/2023.
Situated at 120 W 87TH ST, the establishment is part of Chatham's active food service sector. The Chatham area undergoes regular health inspections as part of the city's comprehensive food safety monitoring program.
The inspection identified 7 distinct violations requiring correction. Health inspectors document such issues to ensure establishments take corrective action promptly.
The first violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Plumbing Installed. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The second violation involved hand hygiene and handwashing facilities. Inspectors documented: Proper Backflow Devices - Comments: Observed the Hand Sinks in the Prep Areas with Leaky Pipes Underneath. Must Repair and Maintain.. 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. Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use.
The third violation related to sanitization. Inspectors documented: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean - Comments: Floors Need Detail Cleaning Through Especially Along the Wall Base and in Corners Around Cooking Equipment.. 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. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
The fourth violation related to food safety requirements. Inspectors documented: Adequate Ventilation & Lighting. Violations of health codes can increase the risk of foodborne illness.
The fifth violation related to cleaning procedures. Inspectors documented: Designated Areas Used - Comments: Must Detail Clean the Filters and Hood Above the Cooking Equipment to Remove Grease,dust And/or Debris.. 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. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers.
The sixth violation concerned handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training - Comments: See Violation #60. 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. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks.
The seventh violation involved handwashing procedures. Inspectors documented: Previous Core Violation Corrected - Comments: Observed Previous Core Violation #57 Food Handler Training Not Corrected From Report #2568474 Date 12/13/22. Instructed Manager to Comply with the Idph Food Handler Requirements or More Citations Will Follow. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: Observed No Food Handlers Training for Employees Must Provide and Maintain. Priority Foundation Citation Issued #7-42-090.. 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. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.
The correction of health violations is monitored through follow-up inspections and documentation requirements. Establishments must demonstrate that they have addressed the root causes of violations, not just the immediate symptoms.
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: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B): MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.; WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS; UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: 4-903.11 (A; B; D) : MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: : 4-903.11(A; C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,UPPER WALL DAMAGED IN LOBBY .; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BOTH FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 4-301.14 : MUST PLACE SMALL SMOKER UNDERNEATH HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN; PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. COOKED TURKEY CLAWS-54.9F-55.4F ON STORAGE RACK.7LBS. COOKED TURKEY TIPS-54.9F ON PREP TABLE.4OZ. CUT LETTUCE-71.6F.1.5LBS. SLICED TOMATO-58.3F ON TOPSIDE OF PREP COOLER.15.6LBS. COOKED GREENS-45.7F.6LBS. COOKED SPAGHETTI- 44.1F-45.6F INSIDE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.40.6 LBS.$234.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED); PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 46.4F AND 2- DOOR PREP COOLER AT 72.3F WITH TCS READY TO EAT FOODS STORED INSIDE .A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNITS. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL LETTER TO CDPHFOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS); THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 2- DOOR PREP COOLER.; FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(SHAKERS & SQUEEZE BOTTLES) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON WALLS AT MOPSINK AND EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER AND WALL ABOVE STORAGE RACK IN BETWEEN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 4/15/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED); WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE ON SURFACES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.; UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES.; SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION .; WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 4- COMPARTMENT SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIROITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED); NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES, FRYER CABINET,PREP COOLERS,ROLLING CARTS,WALK IN COOLER- SHELVING UNITS.; GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED OUTSIDE SHARED GARBAGE DUMPSTERS LID MISSING ON ONE OF THE DUMPSTERS MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)(CITATION ISSUED); PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASE IN PREP AREA,UPPER WALL DAMAGED IN LOBBY .; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS BUILD UP ON BOTH FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST PLACE SMALL SMOKER UNDERNEATH HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.; 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 FOR FOOD MANARES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.; NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE LIGHT SHIELD ON THE LIGHT UNDER THE HOOD FILLED WITH WATER AND THE LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AS NEEDED.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERD SUCH AS TURKEY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CERIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED, HANDLED AND PREPARED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENROLL MORE EMPLOYEES IN FOOD SANITATION CLASS TO COVER ALL SHIFT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING, WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.; PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT HIS CITY SANITATION CERTIFIED AS REQUIRED.; CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVERD SUCH AS TURKEY LEGS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CERIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING SERVED, HANDLED AND PREPARED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.; INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 30 SMALL LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALL,STORAGE RACKS AND CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AREA. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CEILING, WALLS AND ATTACHED PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.; PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS IN THE PREP AREAS WITH LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.; PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH ESPECIALLY ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT.; ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE,DUST AND/OR DEBRIS.; ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: SEE VIOLATION #60; PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #57 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2568474 DATE 12/13/22. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090..
Fecal-oral transmission of pathogens occurs when hands are not properly washed after restroom use. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers. Biofilms can form on inadequately cleaned surfaces, protecting bacteria from sanitizers. The CDC identifies poor hand hygiene as a leading contributor to foodborne illness outbreaks. Cross-contamination from raw foods to ready-to-eat items often occurs through unwashed hands.
This inspection data is sourced directly from Chicago Department of Public Health. For the most current information, please visit the official health department website.
Federal Guidelines: Our reporting follows standards established by the FDA Food Code, CDC Food Safety Guidelines, and USDA Food Safety Standards.
📖 Food Safety Codes: Reference the specific regulations that govern this establishment: Chicago Food Code, FDA Food Code 2022
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