Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
East Vine Street/Bj'S Market & Bakery
1737 E 95th St, Chicago 60617 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
May 28, 2026
14
Inspections on record
7
Times passed
3
Times failed
Violations cited on May 28, 2026
- #16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MACHINE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR OPENED WITHOUT APPROPRIATE SCREENING TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PEST. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SCREENING OR MAINTAIN DOOR CLOSED AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER CLOSED THE FRONT DOOR DURING THE INSPECTION.
- #48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-603.15 OBSERVED CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT TOO LARGE TO BE SUBMERGED IN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WRITTEN PROCEDURE ON WASHING RINSING AND SANITIZING CLEAN IN PLACE EQUIPMENT.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 28, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Mar 25, 2025 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Feb 21, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 26, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 19, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 27, 2023 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 18, 2023 | Complaint | No Entry | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 25, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 21, 2023 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 12, 2023 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 1 (High) |
| Sep 15, 2022 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Nov 15, 2021 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 14, 2020 | License | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jan 2, 2020 | License | Not Ready | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.
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East Vine Street/Bj'S Market & Bakery — questions
- Did East Vine Street/Bj'S Market & Bakery pass its last health inspection?
- East Vine Street/Bj'S Market & Bakery at 1737 E 95th St was inspected on May 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 14 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
- What violations were cited at East Vine Street/Bj'S Market & Bakery?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 4-602.11 OBSERVED A SLIGHT BROWNISH SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE ICE MACHINE SLOT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
- What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?
- Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
- Where does this inspection data come from?
- The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.
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