J&J Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Aug 14, 2014
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Inspectors have visited J&J Fish & Chicken five times, with records going back to 2010. On Aug 14, 2014, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for J&J Fish & Chicken dates to Aug 14, 2014.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.
That falls roughly in the middle of the pack for Chicago restaurants. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Aug 14, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXTERIOR AND BACK OF DEEP FRYERS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE AND OLD FOOD ON SURFACES OF COOKING EUIPMENT.MUST DETAIL CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALL AREA BY TABLE OF BEEF HOLDING UNIT NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS,AND OLD FOOD STAINS.MUST CLEAN WALL/MAINTAIN.MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE BACK DOOR.MUST REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3-COMP SINK,LEAKY.MUST REPAIR ALSO HOSE CONNECTED TO FAUCET OF MOP SINK WITH NO BACKFLOW DEVICE.MUST REMOVE HOSE.MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR CONNECTION OF HOSE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MONITORING TEMPERATURES OF FOODS.MUST PROVIDE FOR FOOD HANDLER.
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Dec 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR REAR DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER FROM MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Oct 3, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE FRONT, AND EXTERIOR OF THE BULK CONTAINERS. AND CLEAN FANGUARD COVERS IN BOTH 2 DOOR COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES NEED TO REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR COLD WATER HANDLE AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEAKING). ALSO NEED BACKFLOW DEVICE FOR UTILITY MOP SINK.
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Jul 15, 2011
Routine
4 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. REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL PREP TABES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 15, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC FORKS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
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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. FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS (DUST AND GREASE BUILDUP)
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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. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN LOBBY. INSTALL SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN UTILITY AND 3-COMP SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
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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 Aug 14, 2014. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J&J Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited five 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 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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