J J Mini Store

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Inspections

1. Apr 10, 2026 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

     MUST PROVIDE DESIGNATED AREA FOR EMPLOYEES PERSONAL DRINKS. ALL OPEN DRINKS ARE PROHIBITED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP COLD HOLDING UNIT, SUCH AS 15LBS OF RICE AT 49.2-55.9F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED A TOTAL 15LBS AT $50. ALL COLD TCS FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW . PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

2. Mar 25, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED DRAINPIPE LEAKING UNDER SINK IN CUST THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR WAREWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE.

3. Aug 6, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FOIL BEING USED AS LINER ON STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO REMOVE FOIL AND ENSURE ALL NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES REMAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.

4. Mar 8, 2023 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED NO LABELLING INFORMATION ON PACKAGED ROASTED CORN AND FROZEN CORN. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PACKAGED FOODS.

   • Severity not stated

     SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

     OBSERVED UNCLEAN ALUMINUM PANS STORED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED NOT TO REUSE ALUMINUM PANS DESIGNED FOR SINGLE USE.

5. Aug 2, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

     OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK LOCATED NEAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR KITCHEN PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDWASHING SINK INFORMING EMPLOYEES WHERE TO WASH THEIR HANDS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED DUST ACCUMULATION ON THE VENT COVER LOCATED IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

6. Jun 11, 2021 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Serious Priority

     PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

     OBSERVED TCS FOODS RICE (47.4F) AND BEEF (53.4F) HELD AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES IN PREP COOLER. OWNER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 6 POUNDS OF FOOD PRODUCTS AT A COST OF $20. ALL COLD FOODS MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     OBSERVED VARIOUS CONTAINERS OF NUTS WITHOUT IDENTIFICATION LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

   • Severity not stated

     CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

     OBSERVED FOOD ON FLOOR OF WALK IN FREEZER. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED DISCOLORED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP GROOVES AT PREP COOLER. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED BROKEN STOPPER IN MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

7. Apr 24, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     NO PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS AND NO CLEANING SUPPLIES KIT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN PANTRY AREA AND THE DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST INSTALL THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK TO BE ABLE TO SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

8. Aug 26, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

     FOUND NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     FOUND PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE BUT IN-COMPLETE CLEAN-UP ITEMS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER THAT KILLS NOROVIRUS).PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

     FOUND READY-TO-EAT, (TCS FOODS) HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (RICE ETC) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD

     FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER STATEMENT ON THE MENU. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DISCLOSE WHICH FOODS CAN BE ORDERED "RAW" OR UNDER COOKED AND LINK THOSE FOODS WITH AN ASTERISK (*) TO A REMINDER STATEMENT THAT STATES THAT EATING RAW OR UNDER COOKED FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOOD BORNE ILLNESS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -

   • Severity not stated

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

     FOUND TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 1 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER IN PANTRY AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT-OUT LIGHT BULBS AT REAR COOLER STORAGE ADJACENT TO KITCHEN AREA AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY FOR CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

9. Jan 19, 2018 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Minor

     FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR MOP SINK AREA AND FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM

   • Not serious Minor

     WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

     INSTRUCTED TO SEAL HOLE ON WALL INSIDE BOILER CLOSET AND HOLE ON WALL ABOVE MOP SINK.

10. Mar 24, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      LABEL AND DATE ALL FOOD CONTAINERS WITH READY TO EAT POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZERS AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      FOUND FROZEN MEATS STORED ON A GROCERY BAGS AND BLACK GARBAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAG.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      SEAL GAP/HOLE AROUND PIPE INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.

11. Oct 25, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Found tin foil used as a liner in kitchen area. Found cardboard used as a matt on the floor outside kitchen. Must remove all. All surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable (and non-porous). Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Found excessive grease build up on interior filters of hood over cooking line in kitchen. Must remove, clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Must provide light shield or end caps for lighting in rear storage room. Must maintain same.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Must install backflow prevention device on utility sink.

12. Jan 21, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST CLEAN THE REACH-IN COOLER IN THE STORAGE AREA AND REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM SIDE OF CABINET NEAR STOVE ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVER NEAR ENTRY DOOR OF KITCHEN AREA

13. May 18, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      ALL PRE-PACKAGED PREPARED FOODS IN THE FREEZER FOR SALE TO THE PUBLIC MUST BE LABELED PROPERLY WITH BUSINESS NAME AND ADDRESS AND LIST OF INGREDIENTS.

    • Not serious Minor

      CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

      MUST NOT USE TINFOIL OR PAPER AS LINER FOR SHELVING.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      SOME POOLING WATER ON THE FLOOR UNDER STORAGE SHELVING IN SMALL REFRIGERATION /MOP SINK ROOM. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

14. Oct 30, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF REACH IN DISPLAY COOLER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

15. May 23, 2014 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Serious Critical

      POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

      FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE INSIDE PREP COOLER (WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41.2F). NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF COOKED RICE AT 48.9F/50.1F, SHRIMP AT 49.2F/48.0F, HOT DOG AT 46.2F AND HOMINY AT 47.6F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 140F OR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED THE SAID FOOD PRODUCTS. TOTAL VALUE $25.00, TOTAL WEIGHT 4 LBS. CRITICAL VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL LINER AROUND STOVE AND SHELVES IN PREP AREA FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

16. May 23, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      RACKS IN COOLER, PREP AREA, ARE RUSTED. MUST REPLACE OR PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      PARTIAL LIGHTING IN PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE PROPER LIGHTING.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      CLUTTER IN DINING AREA. MUST REMOVE.

17. Oct 22, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks, kitchen storage shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Damaged ceiling tiles above display cooler in sales floor shall be replaced.

18. Aug 11, 2011 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST REMOVE FOIL ON WOOD SHELVES

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN KITCHEN BY THE DOOR MUST BE REPLACED

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA AND TOILET WITH TINY HOLES MUST BE SEALED; DAMAGED BASEWALL IN KITCHEN HALLWAY MUST BE FIXED

19. Aug 6, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      Foods inside coolers not labeled or dated. Instructed to label and date all foods not in original containers.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      Storage shelves in display area not sealed. Instructed to apply non-toxic sealant to surface.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      Floor in along wallbase and behind supplies not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean. Stock stored on floor in rear. Instructed to elevate stock 6 inches or higher.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      Ceiling tile damaged in rear. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile.

    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to have window opened or repair exhaust fan.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      Thermometer not provided in rear cooler. Instructed to provided thermometer inside all coolers visible.