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B J'S MARKET

11601 W TOUHY AVE
CHICAGO, IL 60666
27
Total Inspections
7.4%
Pass Rate
23
Failures

Inspection History

Dec 20, 2024

Result: Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Dec 6, 2024

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: NOTED HEAVY DIRT AND GREASE ACCUMULATION INSIDE, ON PIPES/CONDUITS AND ON EDGES OF THE EXHAUST HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOOD, FILTERS AND PIPES/CONDUITS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY FANS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;60|PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: NOTED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #47 RULE 4-201.11 FROM INSPECTION REPORT 2594010 DATED 5/6/2024 NOT CORRECTED. ..NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

May 6, 2024

Result: Fail
1 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED TORN RUBBER GASKET INSIDE THE DOOR OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT AT THE KITCHEN PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN AND/OR REPLACE.

Apr 14, 2023

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED (TCS FOODS) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE INSIDE OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER LOCATED AT FRONT PREP/SERVICE AREA.OBSERVED SLICED DELI MEATS BEEF AT 46.7 F AND HOT DOGS AT 48.3 F.ALL (TCS FOODS) MUST BE HELD AT PROPER HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.MANAGEMENT VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED APPROXIMATELY 16#'S OF FOOD WORTH $70.00.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS STORED ON SHELF IN THE REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND TO MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND BEHIND THE GREASE TRAP REQUIRE A DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLED DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Oct 6, 2022

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Dec 15, 2021

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Sep 25, 2019

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: FOUND 4 DOOR DRAWER COOLER WITH TCS FOODS NOT MAINTAINING PROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, ALL COOLERS WITH TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. THE SAID COOLER IS TAGGED 'HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.(COS - TECHNICIAN ON SITE, COOLER AIR TEMPERATURE NOW AT 39.2) PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE 4 DOOR DRAWER COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 48.9F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF THE FOLLOWING FOOD PRODUCTS: SAUSAGE AT 47.2F/48.4F, CHICKEN AT 46.9F, RAW SHELLED EGGS AT 48.9F/48.2F, CUT TOMATOES AT 47.5F, SHREDDED CHEESE AT 48.9F, CUT ONIONS AT 48.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID TCS FOODS. TOTAL VALUE $25.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 6 LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES AND VENT WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS AND EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION INSIDE (2) DISPLAY COOLER IN OUTSIDE/DINING AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SHELVINGS FOR PROPER FOOD AND NON FOOD STORAGE. NO MILK CRATES.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: FOOD HANDLER (S) WITH EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT/UPDATED CERTIFICATES.

Mar 27, 2019

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE (4) LIGHTBULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE BEHIND FRONT COUNTER SHELVES. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH SYRUP ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST USE PROPER RAISED SHELVES INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, NO MILK CRATES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE BELONGINGS STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORED OFF THE FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

Sep 13, 2018

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE INOPERABLE LIGHT BULB ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH WATER POOLING.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CEILING VENT COVER WITH DUST ACCUMULATION ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.16 CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS AND BROOMS) MUST BE STORED OFF THE FLOOR.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 FOUND SOME INCOMPLETE FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

Apr 3, 2018

Result: Fail
4 violations
Key Violations:
32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT THE HOT HOLDING UNIT BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE GASKET AND MAINTAIN.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FAN COVERS AT FRONT (SANDWICH/SALAD) DISPLAY COOLERS TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.;;36|LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE LIGHT FIXTURE INSIDE THE REAR 4 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHT FIXTURE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.;;45|FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER(S) CERTIFICATES EXPIRED.INSTRUCTED TO UPDATE FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.

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