J J Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 15, 2024
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Score
Public records show five inspections at J J Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2019. J J Fish & Chicken was last inspected on Nov 15, 2024. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around 12 violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” comes up most often, recorded 14 times in the inspection record.
J J Fish & Chicken's latest score of 58 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 15, 2024
Reinspection
11 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
57
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: must repair or replace leaky faucet at front hand sink.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,CRACKED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PIPES ON REAR & FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS,CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER,LEGS OF PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS ON OVERHEAD DISH RACK AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
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Nov 7, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS RAW FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. TILIPIA-46.0F.3LBS. CAT FISH TAILS-45.0F.2LBS. PERCH-46.2F .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 15LBS. $95.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
22
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562169 8/15/22 NOT CORRECTED:#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER.#53-6-501.19 : : MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA #55-.6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 5- 8 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,ON BOXES AND IN TOILET ROOM . RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: must repair or replace leaky faucet at front hand sink.
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.
36
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,CRACKED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PIPES ON REAR & FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS,CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER,LEGS OF PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS ON OVERHEAD DISH RACK AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 15, 2022
Routine
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR HAND SINK.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Jun 19, 2020
Routine
5 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 18 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH,CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
5
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
37
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM GRILL TABLE SHELF.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES.,GRILL.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING RING ON SPRAYER TO HOLD SPRAYER TO FILL UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.
53
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 29, 2019
License
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.
55
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
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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 15, 2024. The public record contains five 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 14 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 12 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.
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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