J & J Fish
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
100
Score
The health department has logged 29 inspections at J & J Fish, the earliest from 2011. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 1, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around six violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 16 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 13, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590243 2/28/24 NOT CORRECTED-#36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS/SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BINS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#43- 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. #47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR AND GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR IN LOBBY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BINS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND MISSING LOCK WHICH IS LEAVING A HOLE POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER FILTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND MOP SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED .
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Mar 6, 2025
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN-55.6F-54.2F INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.30LBS. RAW CHICKEN TENDERS-45.9F IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.17LBS. PIZZA PUFFS-47.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.57 LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 55.6F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590243 2/28/24 NOT CORRECTED-#36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS/SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BINS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#43- 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. #47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND SAUCE & BREAD STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/6/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BINS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND MISSING LOCK WHICH IS LEAVING A HOLE POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER FILTER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND MOP SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED .
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS/SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BINS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 19, 2023
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 50lbs OF PRECOOKED CHICKEN INSIDE WASH TUBS ON THE COUNTER TOP AT IMPROPER TEMPS BETWEEN 81.5F TO 111.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURE CHICKEN AT COST OF $350. DID NOT OBSERVED ANY TEMPERATURE LOGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58: ALLERGEN TRAINING) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2560823 DATE 7-15-22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEE(COOK) IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Jul 15, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 3-COMARTMENT SINK AT 69.8F (APPROXIMATELY 5LBS, $46 ), RAW TILAPA STORED IN BIN ON FLOOR NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AT 61.2F (APPROXIMATELY 10LBS, $33). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING AT 41F OR BELOW. STAFF DISCARDED AND DENATURED BOTH ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN 207F). A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND COOKED (CHICKEN 207F). PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR DURING COOKING PROCESS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KID'S MENU WITH POP AS ONLY BEVERAGE OPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BEVERAGE OPTION OR PROVIDE BEVERAGE WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
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Apr 7, 2022
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED SINGLE SERVIC ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 31, 2022
Complaint
1 critical violation. 5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 19 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM 87.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (FISH 138.F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES THAT WERE NOT SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES OR MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVIC ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN ON WASHROO DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Nov 2, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Toxic substances properly identified, stored, & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNLABELED CHEMICAL BOTTLE STORED OVER RAW CHICKEN BEING CLEANED IN 3 COMDPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHEMICAL BOTTLE, LABEL THE BOTTLE AND STORE SEPARATELY FROM ANY FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES THAT WERE NOT SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES OR MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BODILY FLUIDS/BIOHAZARD CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR/BREADING FOR CHICKEN AND FISH NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STICKY STRIP HANGING FROM CEILING NEAR FRONT COUNTER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS REACH PREP COOLERS NEAR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 11, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1-LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW PERCH FISH AND 1- LARGE PAN OF RAW CATFISH AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPARTURES OF 64.0F AND 65.0F STORED ON FLOOR BEING UNTHAWED UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 40-LBS OF FISH WAS REMOVED BY PIC AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $65.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 CONSOLATED VIOLATION
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED APPROX 20-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX STORED ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 130.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT (TCS) FOODS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $35.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PIC ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAION CERTIFICATE. COOKED CHICKEN AT 130.0F PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LIDS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GARBAGE TRASH INSIDE DUMPSTER AND LIDS CLOSED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-COS.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE SEE #2.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX STORED ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYERS AND PANS OF RAW FISH STORED ON FLOORS UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES. INSRUCTED NOT TO SORE ANY FOODS ON FLOORS OF ESTABLISHMENT OR REUSE INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED
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Jan 28, 2021
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
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Jan 13, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: iolation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP COOLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 3, 2020
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX. 4LBS. AT 64.8F PRECOOKED CHICKEN LEGS AND THIGHS IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,A 1LB. PLASTIC BOTTLE OF CHEESE SAUCE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 77.9F IN PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.5LBS. $22.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 40LBS. PRECOOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE OF 2- BROWN BOXES INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RANGING FROM 52.7F-116.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 40LBS. $70.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,COLE SLAW,FISH.ETC).CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:45 A.M.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: iolation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED COLE SLAW IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE AND DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LAST FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL FRYERS,ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND TOILET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/3/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP COOLERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON MOP SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO FOOD STORAGE AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYER CABINETS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 25, 2019
Reinspection
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SHLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLE SLAW IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE AND DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Nov 18, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SHLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
10
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COLE SLAW IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE AND DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(DISH WASHING AREA 15, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA 15, TOILET ROOM FLOOR AND UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK 20). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 10, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 2, 2018
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 7, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: TORN INTERIOR RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AT PREP COOLER AND AT REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING, TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WHEELS OF FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 30, 2017
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 1, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FILL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND GAS METER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jun 19, 2017
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 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 THE REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2"GAP UNDER DOOR, ALSO THE MAIN DOOR BOTTOM IS RUSTED OUT IN SEVERAL SPOTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR NEED CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE UNITS, BEHIND COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FILL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND THE GAS METER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Mar 2, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN 2-DR COOLER STORED BELOW AND AROUND CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AND FISH ALSO OBSERVED BREAD FOR ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES STORED NEXT TO A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT REAR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT DEEP FRYERS AND AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PLUMBING UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Oct 6, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, INCLUDING WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
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86
Mar 20, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS IN BETWEEN FRYER (SIDES), DRY STORAGE, CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. STOCK ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
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Jan 30, 2014
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS IN BETWEEN FRYER (SIDES), DRY STORAGE, CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. STOCK ON FLOOR ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
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Mar 6, 2013
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SALT,FLOUR,ETC)
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND THERE LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE HEAVILY SOILED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE OR REPLACE. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE TRAP AND REPAINT. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING UNITS AND THE FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REPAINT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN DOOR TO STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REPAINT. MUST REMOVE HEAVY DIRT,FINGER PRINTS,FOOD SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
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May 29, 2012
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
33
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.
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Nov 1, 2011
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
38
Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING COLESLAW.
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82
Jan 5, 2011
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
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 DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELF IN REAR.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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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 Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J & J Fish?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 16 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 six violations per visit, down from roughly 10 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.
How often is J & J Fish inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, J & J Fish is inspected around two times per year on average.
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