J & J Fish
Last inspected: Dec 6, 2013
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Score
Inspectors have visited J & J Fish eight times, with records going back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 6, 2013. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. Note that J & J Fish's inspection history hasn't been updated since Dec 6, 2013; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around seven violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up six times.
J & J Fish's latest score of 74 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Dec 6, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 11/21/13,OSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 90 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON PREMISES THRU-OUT,N LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AREAS BEHIND FREEZER, ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, ACTIVE RODENT ENTRY POINTS AT BASE BOARD OF WALL BEHIND DOOR, ALSO OBSERVED, NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN TO ORDRD) BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ESTABLISHMENT PREVIOUSLY VIOLATED FOR NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES, ON 11/21/13,11/25/13. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: UPGRADED,SEE VIOLATION#14,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOLER ETC NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL ALL OF EQUIPMENT THRU OUT PREMISES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THRU OUT PREMISES..MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED.DIRTY MOP WATER,BUCKET IN PREP AREA,DIRTY DEEP FRYERS IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN UNUSED DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE.COVER OPEN GREASE BUCKETS.
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Nov 25, 2013
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.EVIDENCE OF RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.52 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR HAND SINK,UNDER BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE,AND 61-ON TOP OF CARDBOARD ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYERS,AND COOLER IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE FRIED CHICKEN,PIZZA PUFFS. PERSON ON DUTY CANNOT PROVIDE AT THIS TIME A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOLER ETC NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED.DIRTY MOP WATER,BUCKET IN PREP AREA,DIRTY DEEP FRYERS IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN UNUSED DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE.COVER OPEN GREASE BUCKETS.
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Nov 21, 2013
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.EVIDENCE OF RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.52 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR HAND SINK,UNDER BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE,AND 61-ON TOP OF CARDBOARD ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYERS,AND COOLER IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE IT BEEF, FRIED CHICKEN,ETC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.NO HOT WATER AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOLER,ETC NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED.DIRTY MOP WATER,BUCKET IN PREP AREA,DIRTY DEEP FRYERS IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN UNUSED DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE.COVER OPEN GREASE BUCKETS.
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Nov 16, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN OF GREASE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NO CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER LAST SINK COMP AT 3-COMP SINK.
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Jun 6, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON THE UPRIGHT FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FRYER DOORS, AND COOLERS AND COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, ALSO DEFROST BOX FREEZER IN REAR CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP PUMPS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repairCLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CHANGE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN OTHER SHIELDS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED
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Oct 28, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 25, 2010
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.34- WE STILL OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND WATER ON FLOORS OF COMMON USE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/CORRECT WATER SOURCE. ALSO,35- MUST STILL SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE/CONDUITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SECTION OF WALL IN BASEMENT NEED REPAIR,MUST REPAIR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. MUST STILL COMPLETE REMOVING UNSUED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE.
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Jul 27, 2010
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Water source: safe, hot & cold under city pressure
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HOT WATER AT ANY SINK ON THE PREMISES PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #64656-11
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #159017 DATED 07-08-09 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33/1- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. 34/1- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND IN BASEMENT-MUST FIND SOURCE OF WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELIMINATE. 35/1- MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS. MUST CLEAN VENT IN TOILET ROOM. 38/1- MUST FIX LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMP. SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE TORN/DAMAGED DOOR ON CHEST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE MOP SINK FROM 3-COMP. SINK IN REAR AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET IN TOILET ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES IN REAR-IF CLEANING DOES NOT REMOVE RUST AND STAINS MUST PAINT SHELVING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES/VENTS. REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL TILES AND WALL BASE THROUGHOUT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AND WHEREVER NEEDED AND CLEAN-REMOVE DEAD BUGS FROM SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM REAR AND BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHERS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J & J Fish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J & J Fish on file is from Dec 6, 2013. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J & J Fish?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at J & J Fish.
Has J & J Fish's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at J & J Fish have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J & J Fish means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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