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TAQUERIA JAMAY Passes Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

TAQUERIA JAMAY (AKA: JAYMAY RESTAURANT) 2500 W 51ST ST, CHICAGO 60632 Restaurant
August 4, 2015 Complaint Re-Inspection License #2264047
6
Total Violations
3
Major
3
Minor

Violations Cited by Chicago Health Inspector

6
Violation #31
MAJOR
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: SINGLE SERVICE UTENSILS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE HANDLE UP. KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED INBETWEEN ELECTRICAL PIPE AND WALL. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY
Consumers need warning about increased risk from raw/undercooked foods.
Required consumer advisories for raw/undercooked foods.
Disclosure and reminder for raw/undercooked animal foods; Written notice on menu; Must identify specific items.
Violation #32
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUBBER GASKET OF 2-DOOR UPRIGHT COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, TORN. REPAIR SAME AND HAVE TIGHT FITTING.
Unapproved processes may lack critical safety controls.
Variance required before conducting specialized food processes.
Submit application to CDPH; Include HACCP plan; Await approval before starting; Maintain all required records.
Violation #33
MAJOR
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, ALL INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELVES OF COOLERS, AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYER NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
Dirty equipment harbors bacteria and attracts pests.
All equipment and utensils must be clean and properly maintained.
Equipment clean to sight and touch; Free of food debris and grease; Maintained in good repair; Stored properly when clean.
Violation #34
MINOR
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOOR UNDER COOKING LINE ALONG WALLBASE WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. UNFINISHED, UNEVEN RAW CONCRETE FLOOR IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE A SMOOTH, EVEN, EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.
Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.
Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS IN SAME AREA INCLUDING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SUPPORT BEAMS, WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, PEELING PAINT AND UNFINISHED SURFACE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH, EVEN, NON-POROUS, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.
Violation #35
MINOR
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: UNFINISHED DRY WALL CEILING IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. WALLS IN SAME AREA INCLUDING BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND SUPPORT BEAMS, WITH UNEVEN SURFACES, PEELING PAINT AND UNFINISHED SURFACE. ALL SURFACES MUST BE FINISHED, SMOOTH, EVEN, NON-POROUS, DURABLE AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.
Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.
Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

Health Department Information

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