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BACON & JAM Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

BACON & JAM 3335 W 111TH ST, CHICAGO 60655 Restaurant
April 3, 2024 Canvass License #2646641
12
Total Violations
3
Critical
2
Major
7
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

12
Violation #16
CRITICAL
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE WITH HEAVY BUILD UP OF A BLACK COLOR SUBSTANCE AT THE ICE CHUTE AND PINK SUBSTANCE AT THE FRONT PANEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN CLEAN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
Dirty equipment harbors and spreads pathogens, causing cross-contamination and illness.
All food contact surfaces must be properly cleaned and sanitized.
Wash, rinse, sanitize after each use; Clean between different raw foods; Every 4 hours for continuous use; When contaminated; Proper procedures and chemicals.
Violation #28
CRITICAL
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: OBSERVED A PURSE OPEN ON FOOD PREP TABLE IN FRONT PART OF PREP AREA. ALL PERSONAL BELONGINGS MUST BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
Unpasteurized products can contain dangerous pathogens.
Only pasteurized dairy and eggs in certain situations; no prohibited foods.
Pasteurized eggs for recipes not fully cooked; Pasteurized dairy products; No home-prepared foods.
Violation #37
MAJOR
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: ALL FOOD CONTAINERS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING WITH NAME OF ITEM. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Missing allergen labeling can cause severe allergic reactions.
All food properly labeled with required information.
Common name; Ingredients; Allergen declarations; Date marking; Manufacturer info; Net quantity.
Violation #41
MAJOR
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: WIPING CLOTHS WHEN NOT IN USE MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Contaminated cloths spread bacteria across multiple surfaces.
Wiping cloths must be properly sanitized and stored.
Store in sanitizer between uses (200ppm quat or 50-100ppm chlorine); Separate cloths for food and non-food surfaces; Test sanitizer concentration.
Violation #43
MINOR
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED IN-USE KNIVES STORED BETWEEN PREP COOLERS AT THE COOK LINE AND PLASTIC CUP IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND STORE IN-USE UTENSILS ON A DRY, CLEAN, AND SANITIZED SURFACE AND MAINTAIN.
Improper storage contaminates utensils between uses.
In-use utensils must be properly stored between uses.
Store in food with handle out; On clean surface; In running water; In water at 135°F or above.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE AT ALL DINING TABLES. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL PRESET TABLEWARE (UTENSILS AND GLASSWARE) SHALL BE PROTECTED INSTRUCTED TO HAVE UTENSILS UNDER OR IN NAPKIN.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #44
MINOR
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: PLATES AT COOK LINE MUST BE INVERTED TO BE FREE FROM ANY FOOD DEBRIS THAT FALL ON THEM. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.
Clutter harbors pests and prevents proper cleaning.
Facility must be free of unnecessary items and litter.
Remove unnecessary equipment; No litter; Organized storage; No living quarters; Personal items in designated areas.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DEGREASE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #49
MINOR
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND REACH IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN CLEAN.
Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.
All surfaces must be kept clean.
Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.
Violation #51
CRITICAL
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: LEAK AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AT DISH MACHINE. OBSERVED PLASTIC BIN CATCHING WATER FROM SINK TUB. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.
Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.
Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.
Violation #55
MINOR
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS AND WALLS IN REAR DISH AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL HEAVY BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.
Building must be maintained in good condition.
No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

Health Department Information

Department Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH)
Division Food Protection Program
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