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J & J Fruit Market

2732 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60608 · Cook County

61cited violations
1serious tier
9inspections
50tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Retail food (not serving meals) (Grocery Store)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
2631760
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025140
2024140
20232190
2021190
2020140
2019190
20182121

Inspections

  1. Jun 13, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED A FEW BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABLE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER WITH THE PRODUCTED NAME.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE MOP SINK AND 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER, IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA AND FRONT PREP AREA/DELI & FRESH MEAT COUNTER. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVERS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE HEAVY DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  2. Oct 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CARD BOARD AND FOIL LINING SHELVING AND PIPE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE REAR WALK IN COOLING UNIT WITH A BUILD UP OF STANDING LIQUID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF ICE ON ONE OF THE COOLING UNITS IN THE WALK IN REAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF FOOD SPLATTER AND STAINS ON THE REAR WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE FEEDING OF PEST AND OR INSECTS.

  3. Sep 29, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO OPERABLE VENITLATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

  4. Sep 22, 2023 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

      OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (PORK 150.9F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND WASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS USED BY EMPLOYEES.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED NO SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND WASHING SINK AND PREP TABLE IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED MILK CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVING UNITS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSEVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NO OPERABLE VENITLATION IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

  5. Sep 24, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS SOON AS POSSIBLE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING ANY CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS. IN THE MEAN TIME BE SURE TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE EVERY TWO HOURS OR AS OFTEN AS NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND A BLACK SUBSTANCE BUILDING UP INSIDE THE UTILITY SINK AND SINK NEEDING TO BE SEALED AGAINST THE WALL IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS A LINING IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL FOIL, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREAS.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED FRONT FREEZER UNITS WITH A BUILD UP OF FOOD SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS. OBSERVED THE SIDES OF COOKING UNITS AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH RUSTING SHELVES AND FOOD DEBRIS AND FOOD SPILLAGE ON FLOORS. ALSO BUILD UP OF DUST ON FAN UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND FOOD DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD SERVICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING PEST AND INSECTS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED NON WORKING COOLER UNIT IN REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED THAT ITEM MUST BE REMOVED IF NOT USING OR PLAN TO USE AS IT COULD BE A PLACE FOR PEST AND INSECT HARBORING. ALSO REMOVE MILK CRATES IN FRONT OF THE MEAT AND CHEESE COUNTER AREA IN THE REAR OF STORE AND PROVIDE PROPER SHELVING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR TO MAKE SPACE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER HOOD VENTILATION UNIT, ON FILTERS AND ON OUTSIDE HOOD UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO AVOID POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF FOODS BEING PREPARED.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE AS ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS ARE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN.

  6. Oct 28, 2020 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED OPENINGS ALONG THE WALL BASE IN THE REAR PREP AREA(NEAR THE WASHROOM). MUST SEAL TO PREVENT ENTRY POINTS FOR PEST. ALSO SEAL ANY OTHER OPENING WHERE EVER NEEDED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE AND/OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS: IN FRONT OF THE DELI COUNTER, REAR STORAGE AREA, INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

  7. Feb 20, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED BODY FLUID KIT ON PREMISES BUT NO DISINFECTION RATED FOR NOROVIRUS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      OBSERVED A VARITY OF FOODS NOT PROPERLY LABELED/DATE MARKING (TCS FOODS,SOUPS, SALSA,DELI MEATS,AND CHEESE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE CLEARLY MARKED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE BY WHICH THE FOOD IS TO BE SOLD, DISCARDED, OR CONSUMED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP

      OBSERVED DRYED MEAT IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LAB TEST RESULTS FOR THIS DRYED MEAT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS NOT PROPERLY LABELED, OUT OF THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER, INSTRUCTED ON PROPER LABELING, MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL LINING THE BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO OBSERVED RUSTY BOTTOM STORAGE SHELF, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST/MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

      OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS USED FOR STORING MEAT IN WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS, OR FOOD GRADE BAGS ie. BAGGIES/ZIP LOC.

    • Severity not stated

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED LARGE POTS FOR COOKING SOUPS, SALSA, AND CARNITAS, UNABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EQUIPMENTABLE TO FULLY SUBMERGE IN BASINS OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK OR HAVE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE FOR ALTERNATIVE MANUAL WAREWASHING.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE REAR 2 DOOR FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN THE HOT HOLDING WATER HOLDING WELLS.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE WALL NOT CLEAN BEHIND THE HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO SEAL THE FLOORS THRU-OUT.

  8. Nov 27, 2018 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE MOP BUCKETS, BROOMS AND MOPS FROM WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE AREA AND PROPERLY STORE.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

  9. Nov 13, 2018 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES IN PLACE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. GIVEN 90 DAYS TO COMPLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO SOAP FOR HAND WASHING AT EXPOSED HAND SINK OF MEAT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP AT HAND WASH SINK.

    • Serious Priority

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEM (CARNITAS)AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE (97.1F) IN PAN WITHIN HOT HOLDING UNIT. APPROXIMATE WT. 20 LBS AND VALUE $120. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 135 F DEGREES OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      MUST PROVIDE A TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE IN REFRIGERATION UNIT WHERE NECESSARY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED SEVERAL LARGE PIECES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT UNABLE TO BE FULLY SUBMERGED IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR PROPER WASH, RINSING AND SANITIZING. INSTRUCTED SINK COMPARTMENTS MUCH BE LARGE ENOUGH TO ACCOMMODATE IMMERSION OF LARGEST EQUIPMENT USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AT REAR WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE AREA. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE MOP BUCKETS, BROOMS AND MOPS FROM WALK-IN COOLER STORAGE AREA AND PROPERLY STORE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REMOVE DUST FROM PIPES AT CEILING ALONG WALL AT REAR PREP AREA.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AS REQUIRED.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.