J J Fish
Last inspected: Apr 21, 2020
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Score
Public records show 10 inspections at J J Fish stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 21, 2020. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Note that J J Fish's inspection history hasn't been updated since Apr 21, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near five violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded six times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so J J Fish trails the local norm. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspection History
Apr 21, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FLOUR SPILLS AND ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF DISH WASHING AREA..
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CEILING OF FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT PANEL OR PROVIDE SHIELD WITH END CAPS FOR BULBS AT CEILING IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.
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Oct 25, 2017
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN A PREP COOLER. 10 LBS OF PERCH, 47F, VALUED AT $20. 10 LBS OF CATFISH, 48F, VALUED AT $40, AND 10 LBS OF TALIPIA, 47F, VALUED AT $20. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR TORN SCREEN ON REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR. REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS AS FREEZER STORAGE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED, AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM WALL PIPES BEHIND FRYER'S IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP, CUSTOMER SEATING AND TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REA PREP AREA, AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM INSIDE AND AROUND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN MANAGER'S OFFICE IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Oct 17, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS NEED CLEANING.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RAW WOOD SHELVES AT DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE SEALED.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER ON SHELVING NEEDS TO BE REMOVED
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Jan 5, 2016
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UP-RIGHT FREEZER AT REAR, CLEAN/SANITIZE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS AT PREP AREA AND REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STACKED ON FLOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 19, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Mar 10, 2015
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED GREASE COMING UP OUT OF THE DRAIN INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM OTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK, THEN SLOWING DRAINS OUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPAIR LOOSE WALL BASE COVING AND CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. ALSO NOTED A FEW WATER STAIN AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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Dec 11, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL DOOR HANDLES TO RECH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORNER OF FRYER AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND FLOUR BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 22, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER,PREPARING FOOD AND USING CELL PHONE, PUTTING ON PLASTIC GLOVES ,MIXING CHICKEN WITH GLOVES ON, BEFORE WASHING HANDS. WHEN INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS EMPLOYEE WENT TO HAND SINK AND ONLY USED HAND SANITIZER,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE BUFFALO FISH IN REAR FREEZER.
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Apr 5, 2010
Reinspection
2 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. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP GREASY & RUSTY MUST BE CLEANED AND PAINTED. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN OR DISCARD UNCLEAN BUCKETS IN WASHROOM
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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 IN DISHWASHING AREA
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Mar 24, 2010
Complaint
7 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. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AS NOTED BELOW FROM JULY 2, 2009 NOT CORRECTED (30,33,34,& 35)- CITATION ISSUED FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING MINOR VIOLATIONS 7-42-090
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP GREASY & RUSTY MUST BE CLEANED AND PAINTED. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN OR DISCARD UNCLEAN BUCKETS IN WASHROOM.
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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. THE FOLLOWING STILL NOT CLEAN: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS , INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTERS & SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT STILL NOT DETAIL CLEANED ( ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS , UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT), FOOD & DEBRIS NOTED ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090
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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. WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT STILL NOT CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION-7-42-090
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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 IN DISHWASHING AREA
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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 Apr 21, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J J Fish?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at J J Fish.
Has J J Fish's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J J Fish have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent 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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