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J & N INC Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

J & N INC (AKA: MELI CAFE & JUICE BAR) 301-305 S HALSTED ST, CHICAGO 60661 Restaurant
April 1, 2016 Canvass Re-Inspection License #1594002
3
Total Violations
2
Critical
1
Minor
1
Corrected On Site

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

3
Violation #18
CRITICAL
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 7 LIVE COCKROACHES IN THE BASEMENT NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ALL PEST ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO OBTAIN THE SERVICES OF A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.
Building openings must be protected against pest entry.
Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #1516165 FROM 1/22/15 NOT CORRECTED: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE JUCIE BAR PREP AREA. MUST EXTEND THE SPOUT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.
Violation #29
CORRECTED CRITICAL
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION #38 FROM REPORT #1516165 FROM 1/22/15 NOT CORRECTED: MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK IN THE JUCIE BAR PREP AREA. MUST EXTEND THE SPOUT AT THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-42-090
Specialized processes without proper controls can create deadly toxins like botulism.
Special processes require approved HACCP plans or variances.
Written HACCP plan for: Vacuum packaging; Sous vide; Smoking for preservation; Curing; Using additives. Plan must be approved by CDPH.
This violation was corrected during the inspection.

Health Department Information

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