J & J Fish
Last inspected: May 2, 2019
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Score
The health department has logged 18 inspections at J & J Fish, the earliest from 2010. On May 2, 2019, the health department conducted the most recent visit. 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 May 2, 2019.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near two violations per visit.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting J & J Fish on the weaker side. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 2, 2019
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZER DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR AND DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND REPAIR DAMAGE FLOOR TILES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE PREP TABLE NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE FILTERS AND HOOD DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
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Dec 6, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 29, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: : OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Aug 2, 2018
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. VIOLATION PF 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. VIOLATION PF 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Jan 12, 2017
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 10, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED INADEQUATE PLUMBING: OBSERVERD NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE EMPLOYEE'S TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030.
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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: NOTED 25 MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER ALONG THE WALL UNDERNEATH THE SHELVING AND IN THE CORNERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FLOOR INSIDE COOLER. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2 DOOR COOLER IS DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Apr 12, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 1, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, TO TEST THE STRENGHT OF THE SANITIZER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS MHAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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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 VENTS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER OF DUST BUILD-UP IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Mar 27, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT RESTROOM. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE RESTROOM FLOORS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOODHANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. FOODHANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WASHCLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY. MUST STORE WASHCLOTHS INSIDE CONTAINER.
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Jul 2, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BAR STOOL SEATS IN DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA.
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Jun 25, 2014
Complaint
8 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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 50 RODENT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BEHIND AND ALONG WALLBASES OF GREASE RECEPTOR AND HOT WATER TANK,ON LEDGES UNDER FOOD SHELVING UNITS.ALSO A DEAD DECAYED RODENT ON FLOOR UNDER HOT WATER TANK .ALSO REAR SCREEN DOOR & SCREEN NOT TIGHT FITTING.MUST REMOVE DEAD RODENT AND DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOOR & SCREEN.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/25/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS AND NOT CARRYOUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD OVERHEAD SHELF IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LID OF GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK,WALK IN COOLER RUSTY SHELVING UNITS,RUSTY LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUSTY INTERIOR PANEL OF REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BAR STOOL SEATS IN DINING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI AND GREASE FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FANGUARD COVERS IN REACH IN COOLER,MICROWAVE,WINDOW SILLS,FRYERS & WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON ENTRY DOOR TO PREP AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM VENTILATION VENTS.MUST CLEAN VENTILATION VENTS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Sep 24, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST CLEAN HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, THE TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS GREASE BUILDUP ON THEM.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT HAS SOME GREASE BUILDUP ON IT.
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May 6, 2013
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COMPRESSORS UNIT HOUSING AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS NEED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FIRST EXPOSED HAND SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA -FAUCET HANDLE NEEDS TO BE TIGHTLY AFFIXED
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Mar 5, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: COMPRESESOR UNIT HOUSING AT FRONT DISPLAY COOLERS NEED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FIRST EXPOSED HANDSINK AT FRONT PREP AREA -FAUCET HANDLE NEEDS TO BE TIGHTLY AFFIXED
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Jun 15, 2012
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS
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Jun 4, 2012
Complaint
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 EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 60 MOUSE DROPPINGS SCATTERED IN VARIOUS AREAS SUCH AS ON FLOOR NEXT TO HOT WATER TANK,MOP SINK,UNDER LOCKERS IN TOILET ROOM,CHEMICAL STORAGE SHELF,SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.ALSO NO COPY OF LICENSE IN PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.PROVIDE LICENSE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/4/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER & GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,DEEP FRYERS,SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE UNDER REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES IN FRONT PREP AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DRAIN LINE FROM HAND SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Jul 9, 2010
Complaint
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN BATHROOM VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMP SINK REAR PREP AREA VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Jan 6, 2010
Complaint
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: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN BATHROOM
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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. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE 3 COMP SINK REAR PREP 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 May 2, 2019. The public record contains 18 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 eight 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 two violations per visit across the recent 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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