J & J Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: May 24, 2016
90
Score
J & J Fish & Chicken has been inspected eight times since 2012. The newest entry in the record is dated May 24, 2016. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. J & J Fish & Chicken's record stops at May 24, 2016, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around two violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code”, showing up seven times.
J & J Fish & Chicken's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
May 24, 2016
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ICE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING VENTS IN THE PREP AREA WITH ACCUMULATED DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE CEILING VENTS.
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Sep 9, 2015
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON THE WALKIN FREEZER IN REAR, PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON THE FOLLOWING FOOD AND NON FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT;INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER IN FRONT PERP AREA, BEHIND FRYERS, ALSO DEFROST WALK IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SO FLOORS ARE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE CUSTOMER SEATING AREA, FRONT AND REAR PREAP AREAS, AND IN STAFF TOLIET ROOM. CLEAN LIGHT SHEILDS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 8, 2013
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL SOILED/STAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS.
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Aug 1, 2013
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL SOILED/STAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS.
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Jul 19, 2013
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITIES REACH IN COOLER AT FRONT COUNTER MAINTAINING IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE OF 48F.MUST ADDTIONAL COOLER ON PREMISES THATS MAINTAINING 40F OR BELOW TO STORE FOODS,-CDI.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MAINTAINED AT IMPREOPER TEMPERATURES,IE APPROX 15LBS PRE COOKED CHICKEN WINGS IN PREP AREA AT 73F.THE FOLLOWING FOODS FOUND INSIDE REACH IN COOLER,12 CHEESECAKE SLICES AT 53F,3 CUPS BANANA PUDDING-53F,SPAGHETTI-49F,COLE SLAW-49F.APPROX 22LBS WAS DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $60.00.MUST MAINTAIN HOT FOODS AT 140F OR HIGHER,COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW.CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL SOILED/STAIN CEILING TILES IN PREP AREAS.
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Aug 9, 2012
Complaint
No violations found.
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Apr 4, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE ROLLING BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT. CLEAN INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE IN REAR, INTERIOR OF STOVE AND STORAGE RACKS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVEY AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 28, 2012
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED MGR. OPEN REAR DOOR, GO OUTSIDE TO GARBAGE DUMPSTER AREA TO DISCARD SOME TRASH, COME BACK INSIDE, GO DIRECTLY TO FRONT SERVICE COUNTER AREA, AND TAKE A PIECE OF FOIL TO WRAP A CUSTOMERS ORDER WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. ALSO OBSERVED COOK TAKE MONEY FROM A CUSTOMER THEN GO INTO FOOD PREP AREA AND START COOKING WITHOUT WASHING HIS HANDS. HANDS MUST BE WASHED WHENEVER ONE CHANGES TASKS OR LEAVES AND RE-ENTERS FOOD PREP AREA - CITATION ISSUED-CRITICAL 7-38-010(A).
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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: 20 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET IN REAR, AND ON LADDER AND FLOOR BEHIND LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA - MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS THROUGHOUT, SEAL UP ANY OPENINGS FOUND, AND REPAIR ALL EXIT DOORS NOT PROPERLY RODENT-PROOFED, SEVERAL 1/2 INCH GAPS UNDERNEATH REAR EXIT DOOR, AND UNDERNEATH FRONT EXIT DOORS AT CENTERS AND UNDERNEATH BOTTOMS - CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LARGE ROLLING BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR MUST BE LABELED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN OR REPLACE SHELVES THAT ARE NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE THROUGHOUT. CLEAN INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, CAN OPENER AND HOLSTER ATTACHED TO PREP TABLE IN REAR, INTERIOR OF STOVE AND STORAGE RACKS WHERE NEEDED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN EVEY AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL STAINED LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN WALLS AND DOORS WHERE NEEDED.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J & J Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J & J Fish & Chicken on file is from May 24, 2016. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J & J Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at J & J Fish & Chicken.
Has J & J Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at J & J Fish & Chicken 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 & Chicken 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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