J J Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 16, 2015
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J J Fish & Chicken has been inspected seven times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Nov 16, 2015. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. J J Fish & Chicken's record stops at Nov 16, 2015, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near four violations per visit.
“* certified food manager on site” comes up most often, recorded three times in the inspection record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so J J Fish & Chicken trails the local norm. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Nov 16, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SHRIMP, CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES BUSINESS IS OPEN AND OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND BROKEN GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS LOCATED ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE DOORS OF THE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. OBSERVED DIRTY NOZZLES ON THE SLUSHY MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS IN THE WALK IN FREEZER AND WALK IN COOLER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN THE REFRIGERATOR THAT HOLDS THE COLESLAW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA DID NOT HAVE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 10, 2014
Complaint
4 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: NO SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT ALL 3 EXPOSED HANDSINKS. NO SOAP NOTED AT FRONT MAIN PREP EXPOSED HANDSINK. INSTD TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030 CRITICAL.
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Potentially hazardous food properly thawed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES OF FROZEN CHICKEN ON FLOOR IMPROPERLY THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. MGR STATES THIS IS PROCEDURE FOR THAWING CHICKEN. INSTD MGR ON PROPER TECHNIQUES FOR PROPER THAWING (UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION, ETC). MGR PLACED FROZEN CHICKEN IN WALK-IN COOLER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BINS IN WALK-IN COOLER NOT PROPERLY LABELED OR DATED. INSTD TO DO SO.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE PERSONAL BELONGINGS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Jan 22, 2014
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BATHROOM VENT IS BLOCKED WITH GREASY BUILDUP, CLEAN THE VENT AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE, STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jan 13, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: GARBAGE AREA NOT CLEAN OR MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING DUMPSTER WITH EXPOSED GARBAGE AND ON SURROUNDING GROUND. LIDS UNABLE TO CLOSE ON DUMPSTER. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (FISH, CHICKEN, ETC.) INSTD TO HAVE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE FOOD TONGS ARE HUNG ON THE EDGE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SLASHGUARD, MOVE THE TONGS TO A SANITARY AREA SO THEY ARE NOT CONTAMINATED DURING HAND WASHING
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE GREASY NEXT TO THE FRYERS, CLEAN AND DEGREASE THE FLOORS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BATHROOM VENT IS BLOCKED WITH GREASY BUILDUP, CLEAN THE VENT AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE, STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Dec 5, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: THE FOOD TONGS ARE HUNG ON THE EDGE OF THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK SLASHGUARD, MOVE THE TONGS TO A SANITARY AREA SO THEY ARE NOT CONTAMINATED DURING HAND WASHING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: THE FLOORS ARE GREASY NEXT TO THE FRYERS, CLEAN AND DEGREASE THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE BATHROOM VENT IS BLOCKED WITH GREASY BUILDUP, CLEAN THE VENT AREA.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED IN SANITIZER BETWEEN USE, STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER IN BETWEEN USE.
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Jun 12, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 6, 2012
License
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 40 OR BELOW & O FROZEN.
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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 REAR DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED & NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK .MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR & PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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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 DAMAGED WALL BASE AT EXTERIOR OF WALK IN FREEZER,STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILE IN TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING FILTERS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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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 Nov 16, 2015. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J J Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “* certified food manager on site” has been cited three 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 four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at J J Fish & Chicken 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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