J & J Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024
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The health department has logged nine inspections at J & J Fish & Chicken, the earliest from 2015. On Nov 19, 2024, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly five violations earlier on.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited two times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2024
Complaint
No violations found.
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Feb 27, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A DAMAGED CEILING TILE WITH A LEAK IN THE REAR NEAR HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 13, 2023
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT GREASE AT BOTTOM OF FRYERS; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
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May 14, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR ACCURATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN VIOLATIN 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIN 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE OR POSTERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLERS DAMAGED/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Sep 12, 2017
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA, AND PACKAGED TAFFY GRAPES PASTA AND MACARONI SALADS IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM AND REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL EXCESS CARDBOARD AND TRASH IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING COLESLAW. STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Dec 15, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Oct 11, 2016
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 14, 2016
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER USED TO STORE FOOD; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS IN FREEZERS.
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Oct 30, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FRON CEILING LIGJTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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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 19, 2024. The public record contains nine 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 two times, more than any other issue at J & J Fish & Chicken.
Has J & J Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at J & J Fish & Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five 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 roughly once per year on average.
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