J & J Fish
Last inspected: Sep 28, 2010
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Score
Inspectors have visited J & J Fish six times, with records going back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Sep 28, 2010. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for J & J Fish dates to Sep 28, 2010.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around seven violations to closer to zero violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspection History
Sep 28, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 23, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 17, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 14, 2010
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF THE FOLLOWING: DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SOFT-SERVE MACHINE, ALL TABLES, RACKS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILLS, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTAINERS, GARBAGE CONTAINERS, ALL FIXTURES IN WASHROOM, ALL SINKS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES & OPENINGS IN ALL WALLS & CEILINGS, REPLACE ALL STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT(CEILING FANS)& CEILING VENTS. REPAIR ALL LOOSE WALL PANELS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND PAINT ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED (INCLUDING DINING AREA).
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION CORRECTED.
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May 13, 2010
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL STORAGE RACKS SHELVES & SURFACES MUST BE FREE OF RUST, MUST EITHER PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SURFACES
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF THE FOLLOWING: DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SOFT-SERVE MACHINE, ALL TABLES, RACKS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILLS, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTAINERS, GARBAGE CONTAINERS, ALL FIXTURES IN WASHROOM, ALL SINKS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL HOLES & OPENINGS IN ALL WALLS & CEILINGS, REPLACE ALL STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT(CEILING FANS)& CEILING VENTS. REPAIR ALL LOOSE WALL PANELS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND PAINT ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED (INCLUDING DINING AREA).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: . REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY HOT WATER TANK, REPAIR SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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May 11, 2010
Complaint
11 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN FOUND AT 111 DEGREES ON SHELF UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 20IB VALUED AT 30.00
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: Equipment and utensils should get proper exposure to the sanitizing solution during the rinse cycle. Bactericidal treatment shall consist of exposure of all dish and utensil surfaces to a rinse of clean water at a temperature of not less than 180F. UNABLE TO SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT, FAUCET (RIGHT) AT 3 COMP. SINK IN POOR REPAIR-CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. APPROXIMATELY 25 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED INSIDE SMALL CLOSET WHERE FURNACE IS LOCATED-CLEAN & SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS, SEAL UP ALL OPENINGS FOUND AND HAVE PEST CONTROL OPERATOR UPDATE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. TRASH & DEBRIS NOTED IN PARKING LOT/GARBAGE & GREASE DUMPSTER AREA-MUST KEEP AREA CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS
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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. ALL STORAGE RACKS SHELVES & SURFACES MUST BE FREE OF RUST, MUST EITHER PAINT OR REPLACE ALL RUSTY SURFACES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF THE FOLLOWING: DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SOFT-SERVE MACHINE, ALL TABLES, RACKS, SHELVES, COUNTERS, HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, GRILLS, EXTERIORS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, STORAGE CONTAINERS, GARBAGE CONTAINERS, ALL FIXTURES IN WASHROOM, ALL SINKS AND ALL OTHER UNCLEAN SURFACES
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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 repair. REPLACE ALL MISSING FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT. DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT EVERY ROOM INCLUDING WALK-IN COOLER & FREEZER.
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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. SEAL ALL HOLES & OPENINGS IN ALL WALLS & CEILINGS, REPLACE ALL STAINED & DAMAGED CEILING TILES, CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS & ATTACHED EQUIPMENT(CEILING FANS)& CEILING VENTS. REPAIR ALL LOOSE WALL PANELS THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND PAINT ALL DOORS THROUGHOUT AND WALLS WHERE NEEDED (INCLUDING DINING AREA).
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCETS AT BOTH 2 & 3 COMP. SINKS AND REPAIR LEAK UNDERNEATH 2 COMP SINK
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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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 Sep 28, 2010. The public record contains six 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 three times, more than any other issue at J & J Fish.
Has J & J Fish's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at J & J Fish have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at J & J Fish 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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