J & J Fish & Chicken

6814 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60649
Seafood
Last inspected: Jan 29, 2026
86
Score
Low Risk

Public records show 29 inspections at J & J Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 29, 2026. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately compared to roughly two violations before.

The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 26 times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; J & J Fish & Chicken is comfortably above that bar. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.

29
Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 29, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED TO SCOOP BARBEQUE AND HOT SAUCE LEFT INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER LOWER SHELF AND THE FRONT PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBAORD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MEN'S ROOM IS MISSING THE LID FOR THE TOP PART OF THE TOILET BOWL. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY HAS A RANDOM LARGE PLASTIC COVERING THE TOP PART OF THE TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH AN ACTUAL TOILET BOWL LID AND MAINTAIN.
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86
Jan 22, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE NORTH WALL AND IN THE CORNER, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE CONDENSER OF AN UNUSED REACH IN FREEZER IN THE MIDDLE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED TO SCOOP BARBEQUE AND HOT SAUCE LEFT INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER LOWER SHELF AND THE FRONT PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBAORD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MEN'S ROOM IS MISSING THE LID FOR THE TOP PART OF THE TOILET BOWL. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY HAS A RANDOM LARGE PLASTIC COVERING THE TOP PART OF THE TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH AN ACTUAL TOILET BOWL LID AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 7, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER WHEELS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE TOLET BOWL COVER IN THE MENS WASHROOM MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE. OBSERVED SOME CEILING VENTS IN NEED OF CLEANING; CLEAN VENTS WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER RUSTED; INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR PROVIDE NEW FLOOR FOR SMOOTH AND EASY CLEANING.
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78
Apr 16, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Feb 15, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 5, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 29, 2024 AS DESCRIBED: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE REAR EXIT IS LOCATED, ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA BEHIND THE DESK AND ON TOP OF THE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS AND NON PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN GREASY EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS PVC PIPING; INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE TO METAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED TO REMOVE GREASE, CEILING VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND ABOVE PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALL AROUND UTILITY SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ALSO OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jan 29, 2024
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE REAR EXIT IS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS AND NON PREP AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CEILING VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FIVE UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ALSO OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED. THE OTHER FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES ARE EXPIRED; MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
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Aug 12, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH ARE BEING HANDLE, PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIME. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANTATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FRONT HAND SINK WITH A SLOW DRAIN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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74
Sep 7, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Aug 26, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY WITH APPROX. 15 LARGE FLIES NOTED DURING INSPECTION. SMALL FLY ACTIVITY WAS NOTED NEAR THE DISH MACHINE, GREASE TRAP AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CONSULT PEST CONTROL AS ADDITIONAL SERVICES ARE NEEDED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY PRIOR TO RE-INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jul 7, 2021
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRE TEMPERATURE OF 135F DEGREES OR ABOVE IN THE DESIGNATED HOT-HOLDING UNIT: CHICKEN WINGS 80.1F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 1 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $35.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. - COS
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOK HANDLING AND COOKING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO TOILET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE TOLIET ROOMS LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THE DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE LOBBY AND THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE FOR EMPLOYEE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT AN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS OBTAIN THIS CERTIFICATE.
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Jul 28, 2020
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED DOORS ON PREP COOLER NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FISH STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE, TRASH AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EXCESS TRASH TO PREVENT RODENT FEEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IN SOILED WATER AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SOILED WATER AND HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 15, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNITS, ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. OBSERVED DOORS ON PREP COOLER NOT CLOSING PROPERLY.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.OBSERVED ICE BUILDUP ON COMPRESSOR UNIT OF FRONT DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FISH STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON FRYER CABINETS, ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE TRASH AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE EXCESS TRASH TO PREVENT RODENT FEEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVE OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IN SOILED WATER AND NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD SOILED WATER AND HANG MOP HEAD TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS AT BEGINNING OF INSPECTION. FACE COVERINGS ARE REQUIRED FOR ALL INDIVIDUALS WHO ARE NOT ABLE TO MAINTAIN A SIX FOOT SOCIAL DISTANCE AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 10, 2020
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT REAR HAND WASHING SINK IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARRYOUT CONTAINERS AND TRAYS NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON ROLLING CARTS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT HAND WASHING SINK NOT SECURE TO WALL IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON WALLS AND FLOORS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 2, 2019
Reinspection
1 major violation. 12 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH, COLESLAW) AND DRY STORAGE (FLOUR, BREADING) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRETLY INSIDE OF ALL OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOPING UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS AND ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED COLESLAW MIXING MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE REAR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, GREASE CONTAINER AND HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR. OBSERVED STANDING WATER LOCATED BY THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD DIRTY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OLD EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS LOCATED THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Apr 25, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 17 minor violations.
View 20 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES) ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT AND INSECT ACTIVITY INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES LOCATED ON THE FLOOR BY THE GREASE TRAP AND ABOUT 5 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND. ALSO OBSERVED ABOUT 75 RODENT DROPPINGS LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AND REAR HOT WATER HEATER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED IN THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FROZEN FISH AND FROZEN CHICKEN BEING THAWED AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS SUCH AS USING A REFRIGERATOR OR COLD RUNNING WATER TO PROPERLY THAW ALL TCS FOODS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED THERMOMETERS ARE NEEDED INSIDE OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 OBSERVED TCS FOODS (RAW CHICKEN, RAW FISH, COLESLAW) AND DRY STORAGE (FLOUR, BREADING) OUT OF THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE PRODUCTS COMMON NAME ON THE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR IS NOT TIGHT FITTING WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF SAID DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.12 OBSERVED UTENSILS BEING STORED DIRETLY INSIDE OF ALL OF THE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE SCOOPING UTENSILS BETWEEN USE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-502.13 OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS BEING USED AS FOOD STORAGE BAGS. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS AND ONLY USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS FOR ALL FOOD STORAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-102.11 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED COLESLAW MIXING MACHINE WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS LOCATED IN ALL OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS INSIDE OF ALL FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL BY THE REAR TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE THE SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS THRU OUT THE ENTIRE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALONG ALL WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, GREASE CONTAINER AND HOT WATER HEATER IN THE REAR. OBSERVED STANDING WATER LOCATED BY THE FLOOR GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE STANDING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED ACCUMULATED DUST ON THE CEILING VENTS LOCATED THRU OUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114 OBSERVED OLD DIRTY EQUIPMENT LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL OLD EQUIPMENT OR CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE EQUIPMENT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED NO LIGHTING LOCATED IN THE REAR BY THE GREASE RECEPTACLE AND BY THE HOT WATER HEATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN SAID AREA.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 SEE VIOLATION #60.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B:4) OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2222244 DATED 9/12/18; PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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32
Sep 12, 2018
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 (A & C) FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE; MUST PROVIDE. FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: : 6-501.12 OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN RESTAURANT; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DIRT ON SOME CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; MUST CLEAN VENTS AND TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE THROUGH.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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64
Sep 5, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-202.12 NO RUNNING WATER AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA; MUST PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIMES WITH A TEMPERATURE OF AT LEAST 100F. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14 FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER WHEN WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 (A & C) FOUND NO SINK STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK TO PROPERLY SET UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE; MUST PROVIDE. FOUND LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR PREP COOLER DOORS; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKETS TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR FROM THE UNIT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED MISSING AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN RESTAURANT; MUST REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED. OBSERVED DIRT ON SOME CEILING VENTS AND CEILING TILE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA; MUST CLEAN VENTS AND TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE THROUGH.
57
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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52
Sep 21, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLE AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH AND ITALIAN BEEF. A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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95
Jun 24, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE 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: NOTED DIRTY CEILING TILE, CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST REPLACE,CLEAN,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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90
Jun 17, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SCATTERED ON THE WALL, EDGE OF THE 3 COMP SINK, A CORD FROM A RADIO AND AROUND THE IN FLOOR GREASE TRAP. ALSO NOTED 15 LIVE FLIES SCATTEERD IN THE HALLWAY WHERE DRY GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, ESP AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FLOOR. SERIOUS 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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLE AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH AND ITALIAN BEEF. A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7=38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE 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: NOTED DIRTY CEILING TILE, CEILING TILE IN POOR REPAIR AND MISSING LIGHT SHEILDS. MUST REPLACE,CLEAN,PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Apr 8, 2015
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE IDENTIFICATION FOR THE SANITATION CERTIFICATE VERIFICATION,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEYAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS AT BOTTOM COMPPARTMENT OF EQUIPMENT,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED O CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: : MUST PROVIDE A BULB AND REPLACE A BULB AT THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT INSPECTION
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67
Mar 27, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 MICE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,BEHIND A TABLE AND 10 MICE DROPPINGS BEHIND A UNUSED DISPLAY SHELF IN REAR STORAGE AREA ON FLOOR ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS AND OBSERVED 5 MOCE DROPPINGS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES ON FLOOR NMEXT TO A UNUSED DEEP FRUER ,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OPERATING WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKETS ON THE PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DEYAIL CLEAN THE DEEP FRYERS AT BOTTOM COMPPARTMENT OF EQUIPMENT,HAS HEAVY ACCUMLICATION OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED O CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A BULB AND REPLACE A BULB AT THE VENTILATION HOOD OVER STOVE IN PREP AREA AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD COVER
36
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE FRONT PREP COOLER
40
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR OF PREMISES,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
41
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,MUST PROVIDE BY NEXT INSPECTION
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64
Aug 6, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE HEAVILY GROOVED CUTTING BOARD ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN EXTERIORS OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS(OR REPLACE IF NO LONGER EASILY CLEANABLE) IN COOLERS. CLEAN DOOR TRACKS IN REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN FRONT SERVICE COUNTER/DISPLAY CASE.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT AND/OR REPLACE WALL PANELING AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
35
Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: THERE MUST BE PHYSICAL SEPARATION OF SLEEPING QUARTERS FROM THE FUNCTIONS OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. ALL ARTICLES IN REAR MUST BE REMOVED.
37
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR STOPPED UP TOILET IN SECOND WASHROOM IN REAR.
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78
Aug 5, 2014
Complaint
No violations found.
100
Jan 24, 2014
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUCT TAPE AND REPAIR OR REPLACE SLIDING GLASS DOOR TO 2 -DOOR COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND DOOR TRACKS WHERE DOORS SLIDE BACK AND FORTH ON ALL COOLERS WHERE NEEDED.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FOOD PREP, DISHWASHING AND REAR AREA BY AND INCLUDING WASHROOMS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WA;;S AND IN CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR. SEAL CRACKS AROUND DOOR FRAMES OF WASHROOM DOORS.
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82
Jan 10, 2014
Complaint
13 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT MEETING REQUIRED TEMPERATURE. COLE SLAW IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS FOUND SITTING ON PREP TABLE AT 66.7F. THIS PRODUCT MUST BE KEPT REFRIGERATED AT 40 DEGREES OR BELOW UNTIL SERVED. PRODUCT DISCARDED. CRITICAL 7-38-005(A).
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT BEING WASHED AND RINSED ONLY IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO SET UP ALL 3 SINKS AND ADD SANITIZING SOLUTION TO 3RD SECTION OF UNIT TO SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: REAR OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NORTH GARBAGE DUMPSTER FOUND WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH AND LID IN POOR REPAIR. MUST CONTACT GARBAGE DISPOSAL COMPANY AND REQUEST A NEW RECEPTACLE AND KEEP LID(S) CLOSED. SERIOUS 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MGR. WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED(CHICKEN AND FISH) AND SERVED. SERIOUS 7-38-012(A).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED JUNE 26, 2013 0N REPORT# 1353349 NOT CORRECTD:-33- THE INTERIORS AND EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS NOT CLEAN. -34- FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, (STICKY SUBSTANCE AND GREASE ON CARDBOARD BOXES AND ON FLOOR). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALLS IN LOBBY (PEELING PAINT). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA. -41-REAR STORAGE AREA STILL CLUTTERED WITH UNCLEAN(FOOD DEBRIS, GREASE, AND DIRT), AND UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS, AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, WHICH MAKES IT DIFFICULT TO INSPECT, CLEAN AND HAVE AREAS SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL COMPANY. MUST ELIMINATE CLUTTER IN REAR BY REMOVING UNUSED EQUIPMENT FROM REAR AREA. NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS.SERIOUS 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIORS OF ALL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS, AND THE EXTERIORS OF ALL GREASE CONTAINERS IN REAR AREA BY EXIT DOOR.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 29
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN FOOD PREP, DISHWASHING AND REAR AREA BY AND INCLUDING WASHROOMS MUST BE DETAIL CLEANED ALONG THE BASES OF THE WA;;S AND IN CORNERS.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 29
35
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING, MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE FIXTURE.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 29
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Jun 26, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN COOKED TO ORDER FOOD (CHICKEN 192.8F)PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
21
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN REAR STORAGE AREA, NEAR GREASE RECYCLING UNIT, (STICKY SUBSTANCE ON FLOOR).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING OUTLET COVERS ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALLS IN LOBBY (PEELING PAINT). CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL UNUSED COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, AND EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Aug 30, 2010
Complaint
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE (20 DROPPINGS, LIVE FLIES AND FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES. HANSEN SERVICED ON AUG. 27, 2010 AND STATED NO ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO HAVE HANSEN SERVICE FACILITY PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY NOTED.
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Inside containers or receptacles: adequate number, properly covered and insect/rodent proof
Inspector notes: All garbage and rubbish containing food wastes shall, prior to disposal, be stored in metal containers with tight fitting lids and shall be kept covered except when opened for the disposal or removal of garbage. OBSERVED BARRELS OF GREASE WITHOUT COVERS IN REAR STORAGE ROOM ON CARDBOARD BOXES WITH FOOD CRUMBS FROM FISH. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF USED GREASE. MANAGER STATES THAT AN OUTDOOR GREASE RECEPTOR WILL BE INSTALLED IN A FEW DAYS. INSTRUCTED THAT CURRENT STORAGE ATTRACTS FLIES AND RODENTS. MUST PROVIDE A PROPER GREASE DISPOSAL UNIT.
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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. MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, EXTERIOR OF USED AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE ROOM, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, REPLACE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS WHERE NEEDED, AND REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS IN REAR PREP AREA THAT ARE HEAVILY STAINED AND WORN.
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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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 ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN BULBS IN WASHROOMS TO PROVIDE LIGHT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET NECK AT THREE COMP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS NEED INTERNAL THERMOMETERS; PROVIDE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. STANDING USED MOP WATER IN REAR PREP AREA NEXT TO THREE COMP SINK NEEDS REMOVING; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AFTER USING WATER AND TO HANG MOP PROPERLY TO DRY. OBSERVED CLUTTER OF OLD EQUIPMENT AND OTHER ITEMS IN STORAGE AREAS; ADVISED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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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 Jan 29, 2026. The public record contains 29 inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at J & J Fish & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 26 times, more than any other issue at J & J Fish & Chicken.

Has J & J Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at J & J Fish & Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the 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.

How often is J & J Fish & Chicken inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, J & J Fish & Chicken is inspected around two times per year on average.