Big Jj Fish Chicken & More

5053 W Division St, Chicago, IL 60651

American

Last inspected: Sep 13, 2016

Score

Low Risk

Across the available record, Big Jj Fish Chicken & More has four inspections on file, the first dated 2013. The latest inspection on file is from Sep 13, 2016. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Note that Big Jj Fish Chicken & More's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 13, 2016; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to three violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 13, 2016

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOOR HANDLE BROKEN ON FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER, AND REAR RESTROOM DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/OR REPLACE.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT COFFEE MACHINE ABOVE THE COFFEE BASKET NOT CLEAN, ALSO CONDIMENT PUMPS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. ALSO CLEAN INTERIOR OF HOT HOLDING UNIT, AND FLAT GRILL DRIP TRAY.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SODA CARTONS ON FRONT FLOOR, INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Dec 31, 2014

Routine

9 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTIUSE UTENSILS ON SHELVING UNITS AND PLASTIC WEAR.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE,RUST FROM THE SAME.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD DOOR ON CABINET.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR & PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE GARBAGE CANS AND REMOVE BOXES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN REACH IN COOLER,GRILL TABLE,FRYERS,SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG,UNDER,AROUND WALL BASES.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS,DIRT BUILD UP ON WALLS,VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THRESHOLD AT FRONT DOOR,STAINED CEILING TILE.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT AT HOOD .

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROBE THERMOMETER FOR FOOD TEMPS.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE,ORGANIZE,ELEVATE UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES FROM OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOM .

Oct 31, 2013

Routine

3 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST LABEL THE FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.

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

Inspector notes: DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZERS THEY HAVE ICE BUILDUP IN THEM.

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

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Mar 21, 2013

License

2 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BROKEN DOOR GASKET TO THE 3 DOOR COOLER.

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

Inspector notes: FOUND MECHANICAL VENTILATION NOT WORKING INSIDE THE TOILET ROOM.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big Jj Fish Chicken & More last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big Jj Fish Chicken & More on file is from Sep 13, 2016. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big Jj Fish Chicken & More?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big Jj Fish Chicken & More.

Has Big Jj Fish Chicken & More's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Big Jj Fish Chicken & More have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big Jj Fish Chicken & More means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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