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BJ'S MARKET & BAKERY

1737 E 95TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60617
13
Total Inspections
7.7%
Pass Rate
9
Failures

Inspection History

Mar 25, 2025

Result: Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;39|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.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|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.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Feb 21, 2025

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;41|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.;;45|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.;;49|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.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|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.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR TWO CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Jan 26, 2024

Result: Fail
7 violations
Key Violations:
16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;39|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.;;47|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.;;49|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.;;55|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.;;55|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.;;55|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.

Jan 19, 2024

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
16|FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED RESIDUE ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN .;;21|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;;38|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;;39|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.;;49|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.;;55|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.;;55|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.;;55|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.

Sep 27, 2023

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Sep 18, 2023

Result: No Entry
0 violations

Apr 25, 2023

Result: Pass
0 violations

Apr 21, 2023

Result: Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 3-307.11 MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.;;47|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.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.11 SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED FOR 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.;;49|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.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.16 MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA;;55|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.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;59|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)

Apr 12, 2023

Result: Fail
20 violations
Key Violations:
|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL REPACKAGED DESSERTS ON DISPLAY FOR SALE WITH PROPER INFORMATION GIVEN.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.;;1|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);;16|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);;2|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);;22|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);;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST MAKE SCREEN ON REAR DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.;;38|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);;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN 2 & 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS.;;47|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.;;49|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.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL IN FRONT SERVING LINE AREA.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;58|ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;60|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)

Sep 15, 2022

Result: Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS IN BETWEEN THE FRONT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE WEATHER STRIPS TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINTS.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS, WALLS AND FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED THE GARBAGE CAN IN THE WASHROOM WITHOUT A LID. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING

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