Pass

J J & Atomic Sub

6458 S Cottage Grove Ave, Chicago, IL 60637

Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Dec 1, 2025

J J & Atomic Sub was last inspected on December 1, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

December 1, 2025 · Short Form Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

3 general
  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

    Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers containing flour, seasonings, chicken breading without labels. Instructed to provide common name labels and maintain.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

  • GeneralFood handling

    Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed spoiled wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables and on chest freezers in betweeen uses. Instructed to store said cloths in soultion at least 50ppm and maintain.

    Official wording (code 41)

    Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: Observed leaking faucet on hand washing sink in washroom and drainpipe of rear hand washing sink in dish washing area. Instructed manager to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspection history

14 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: 3-601.11observed bulk containers containing flour, seas onings, chicken breading without labels. Instructed to provide common name labels and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: 4-901.12 observed spoiled wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables and on chest freezers in betweeen uses. Instructed to store said cloths in solution at least 50ppm and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

  2. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following tcs foods at improper temperatures during time of inspection.... They are as follows, approximately 3 lbs chopped tomatoes, 2 lbs italian beef, 2 lbs cooked red pepper, 6 lbs hamburger patties, 4 lbs sliced gyro meat, 8 lbs sliced cheese, 4 lbs tatziki sauce all ranging between 48.5-55f all stored inside 2 door cooling unit with cold hold attached located in front prep. Person in charge voluntarily discarded all said items at this time. Total cost $300. Instructed to hold all cold tcs at 41f and below as required. Priority violation.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 2 door refrigerator with cold hold attached located in front prep area at improper temperatures during time of inspection. Noted temperature of unit @58f while storing tcs (gyro, italina beef, chopped tomatoes, cheese) foods. Instructed to repair unit to 41f and below and maintain as required. Unit tagged and held for inspection. Priority violation. #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk containers containing flour, seasonings, chicken breading without labels. Instructed to provide common name labels and maintain.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 70 small rodent droppings scattered on floor and corners throughout premise in the following places... Behind 2 door cooling units in front prep, in between heavy equipment under exposed handsinks as well as 3 compartment sink, behind chest freezers, on ledge underneath security system, inside empty container used for flour, on top of hot water tank and storage shelf located in toilet room, in front underneath shelving units where candy and canned beverages are stored. Recommended to contact pest control for additional service, remove droppings, clean and maintain. Must eliminate pest activity on premise. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-020 (a). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed spoiled wiping cloths stored on top of prep tables and on chest freezers in betweeen uses. Instructed to store said cloths in soultion at least 50ppm and maintain.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed slicing machine exterior surfaces, interior surfaces of cold hold unit with excessive amounts of dried food debris. Noted white shelving racks and interior walls inside upright cooler in rear prep with mold like buildup on said surfaces. Instructed to clean and sanitize said equipment and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  3. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom area of the fryers, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed and containers holding flour for chicken.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  4. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pest activity on premises. Found 50 or more mouse droppings on the shelves in the washroom, on the floor behind the furnace, on the shelf next to the furnace where pop is stored and on the floor in the front corner area next to the refrigerator storing pop. Instructed to clean all areas and have pest control service prior to reinspection next week. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom area of the fryers, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment where needed and containers holding flour for chicken.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors where droppings observed. Clean under cooking equipment and behind other heavy equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  5. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No handwash signage available at rear exposed handwash sink; instructed to provide. Corrected on site.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the following equipment in need of cleaning: bottom of fryers to remove grease, exterior surfaces of cooking equipment to remove grease, interiors of refrigeration units where needed.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean floors and walls around under and behind all equipment where needed.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  6. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 critical6 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic has no valid city of chicago sanitation certifiecate as required.

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Premises has no procedure or supplies for responding to vomiting and/or diarrhea events as required. Must provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed to install a handsink in the rear dish washing area as required. Priority foundation violation #7-38-030(c). No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior of the cooking equipment to remove grease and spills.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean the exterior and interior of all coolers and freezers to remove spills, debris and ice build up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain a self closing device on the washroom door.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed pipes behind the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean to remove grease build up.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning behind and around cooking equipment to remove spills, debris and grease.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the hood above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean to remove dust debris and grease.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: No valid city of chicago certified manager onsite/duty while tcs foods are being handle and prepared such as italian beef. Instructed pic that a valid city of chicago certifed manager must be on site at all times. Priorty foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  7. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no policy in place for employee health. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: No procedures in place for responding to vomiting and diarrhea events. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no thermometer for food temperature measuring. Must provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFood handling

      Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must properly store wiping cloths in adequate chemical sanitizing solution when not in use.

      Official wording (code 41)

      Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor at rear around heavy equipment.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide proof of food handler training.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  8. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    3 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace worn cutting board at prep cooler.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Clean interior and exterior of all fryers, grill, prep tables, shelving units, coolers, freezers. Must maintain.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Clean hood and filters of grease build-up above grill.

  9. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must remove rust from prep and glass coolers shelving units,boxes used for garbage and provide garbage cans.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must clean mold and food debri from shelving units in prep & glass reach in coolers,microwave,prep tables,fryers,mopsink basin.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debri from under,around,along wall bases of equipment.must repair or replace damaged floor tiles throughout.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must scrape and paint peeling paint on surfaces above prep cooler.must clean debri from light shields and walls in lobby & prep area.must repair or replace stained ceiling tiles in lobby and prep area,openings in frame of rear screen door.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky faucet at 3- comp sink.must provide backflow device on mopsink.

  10. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles

      Inspector’s note: Observed single service item ie. Forks not properly stored instructed to store inverted(handle up).

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Need to defrost and clean all freezers, clean fanguard covers in reach in colers, also clean interior of microwave.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: Clean floor under fryer.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Observed 3 compartment handle leaking at 3rd compartment instructed to repair.

  11. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must replace worn gaskets at the prep cooler. Must replace worn cutting board at prep cooler

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the interior and exterior of fryers,prep tables,coolers and the hood above the cooking equipment. Remove grease and heavy food debris. Must also detail clean under the cutting board along the prep table.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: Must replace stained ceiling tiles throughout premises.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Must repair broken pipe under the mop sink.

  12. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    9 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

      Inspector’s note: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. COVER AND PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN SANITARY CONTAINERS IN CHEST FREEZERS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, ALONG SOUTH WALL, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. (CHIPPED PAINT). REPLACE SOILED CARDBOARD TRAYS ON CHIP RACKS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, GRILL, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPAIR FLOOR NEAR NANTUCKET REACH-IN COOLER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

      Inspector’s note: Provide end caps for light shields in prep area and above 3-comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Repair leaking faucet on 3-comp sink.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

      Inspector’s note: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. REMOVE ITEMS FROM UTILITY SINK.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored

      Inspector’s note: Store wash cloths in sanitizing solution.

  13. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    5 general Show violations
    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. CLEAN INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLES AND FRONT COUNTER.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: UNDER GRILL (TABLE), INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF GRILL, FRYER, COOLERS AND FREEZERS. REMOVE DUST FROM HOODED AREA.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

      Inspector’s note: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SINKS, BEHIND FREEZERS AND COOLERS ETC.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

      Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP AT LOWER AREA. ALSO CLEAN AROUND AND BEHIND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILES OBSERVED; REPLACE.

    • GeneralMinor (pre-2018 form)

      Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

      Inspector’s note: Clean and maintain interior and exterior of utility sink in rear. Use for disposal of waste water only.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.