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Mobile Food Preparer · Chicago, IL

T&J Food Services

135 N Kedzie Ave

Last inspected Apr 29, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

2 inspections

Canvass

Apr 29, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 29, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 28, 2024

Fail

6 recorded violations

notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO DISH DETERGENT ON THE TRUCK TO WASH DISHES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED DUCT TAPE ON THE INSIDE WALL OF THE PREP AREA AND CHIPPED PAINT ON THE EDGE OF THE CEILING/WALL. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND SCRAPE THE PEELING PAINT TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND CLEAN SURFACES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE 4-DRAWER PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 11Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THAT MANAGEMENT DOES NOT HAVE A SIGNED AGREEMENT WITH THE HATCHERY TO USE THEIR COMMISSARY. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED CONTRACT AGREEMENT FROM BOTH PARTIES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 48Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD OR RACK-TO-DRY UTENSILS THAT HAVE BEEN WASHED, RINSED, AND SANITIZED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 54Facility maintenance

Official wording

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TRUCK.

In plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 28, 2024 · Original Source

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