J J Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 4, 2024
90
Score
Public records show 22 inspections at J J Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2010. The most recent visit was on Nov 4, 2024. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around six violations to closer to four violations per visit.
“Proper cooling methods used” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing 12 times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 4, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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90
Oct 28, 2024
Routine
3 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AND NO SOAP AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AS REQUIED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AND SOAP AT THE HAND SINK(S). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED,PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 20 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO NOTED 15 TO 20 LIVE FLIES SCATTERD THROUGH OUT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE HALLWAY TO THE WASHROOM. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAIN. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING, INSIDE SHELVES OF COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE AND FLOOR INSIDE THE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH TO REMOVE SPILLS, GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSINGS AND/OR DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. NOTED DUSTY AND DIRTY AIR VENT,LIGHT SHIELDS AND WALLS THROUGH OUT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Jul 13, 2021
Reinspection
1 major violation.
View 1 violation
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Jul 6, 2021
Complaint
2 critical violations. 2 major violations.
View 4 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WALK IN AMBIENT AIR TEMP AT COOLER AT 57.7F; INSTRUCTED THAT THE UNIT MUST BE ABLE TO MAINTAIN TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. MUST CONTACT CDPH PRIOR TO USING UNIT.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. RAW FISH, RAW CHICKEN AND COLE SLAW IN WALK IN COOLER AT 61F, 60F AND 58F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED. 41 LBS VALUED AT $150.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM FEB. 19, 2021 AS REQUIRED; MUST CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: # 38 OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR. #49 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GRILL AND AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL. THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM AREAS OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE. THE PREP TABLE HOLDING THE GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA. #51 OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; TRAP RUSTED AND HAD A HOLE IN IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TRAP. #55 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN FLOOR INSIDE OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPATTER, DIRT AND DUST. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE. CLEAN VENT ABOVE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP AND HAND TOWELS IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Feb 19, 2021
Complaint
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS HOLDING FLOUR, CORN MEAL, SUGAR ETC NOT LABELED; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED AS REQUIRED; MUST RODENT PROOF DOOR COMPLETELY AS REQUIRED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LIDS TO COVER FLOUR, CORN MEAL ETC; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIDS AND MAINTAIN COVERED CONTAINERS AT ALL TIMES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE GRILL AND AREA UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE FRYERS AND BOTTOM AREAS OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, THE PREP TABLE HOLDING THE GRILL, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS AND ALL STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GREASE TRAP AT THE THREE COMP SINK IN POOR REPAIR; TRAP RUSTED AND HAD A HOLE IN IT; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TRAP.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK FROM THE CEILING IN THE REAR AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, INSIDE OF REAR STORAGE CLOSET WHERE HOT WATER TANK IS STORED. ALSO CLEAN FLOORS IN STORAGE ROOM AND UNDER THREE COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPLATTER, DIRT AND DUST. REPLACE ALL DAMAGED AND MISSING CEILING TILE. CLEAN VENT ABOVE REACH IN COOLER TO REMOVE DUST.
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Jul 10, 2020
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIM LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AREAS BRIGHTER AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR HANDLING FOOD.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT WITH FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 26, 2020
Routine
4 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 RODENT DROPPINGS ON THE INTERNAL FRAME AT REAR OF PREP COOLER, 30 IN FRONT PREP AREA, 40 IN THE CABINET IN THE TOILET ROOM, 40 IN THE CORNERS IN THE REAR STORAGE AND AROUND THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 20 IN CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR ASSISTANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a). NO CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT THE HAND SINK(S). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c) NO CITATION ISSSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND/OR HANDLING FOOD.
40
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: THE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE PREP TABLES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT AND FOOD BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND COOLERS WITH DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND THE COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH DIRT, FOOD AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. -WALLS AND CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT WITH FOOD AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: LIGHT INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MISSING A LIGHT SHIELD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIM LIGHTING. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE AREAS BRIGHTER AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jun 5, 2019
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT CEILING PANELS OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BULBS WHERE NECESSARY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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86
May 23, 2019
Complaint
2 critical violations. 6 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOOD ITEMS(FRESH CHICKEN, FISH AND COLE SLAW) IN WALK-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 47.5F-59F DEGREES. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT 41F OR BELOW. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DENATURED AND DISCARDED. APPROX, WT. 180LBS AND VALUE $25O. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: NOTED WALK-IN COOLER CONTAINING TCS FOOD ITEMS DESCRIBED IN ABOVE VIOLATION AT IMPROPER AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 59.5 F DEGREES. WALK-IN COOLER TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED WALK-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN TEMPERATURE OF 41 F DEGREES OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO POLICY IN PLACE FOR EMPLOYEE HEALTH. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HAND WASH SINKS IN PREP AREAS. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
10
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD MEASURING DEVICES ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 15 MICE DROPPINGS ON INTERNAL FRAME AT REAR OF PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA AND 20 IN CORNERS UNDER PREP TABLE AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIP KIT. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPER STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVER FOR RECEPTACLE IN WASH ROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. REMOVE DARK SUBSTANCE ON WALL AROUND AND SIDES OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP AT EXTERIOR AND AROUND TOP OF DEEP FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR WATER DAMAGED/MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR MISSING LIGHT CEILING PANELS OR PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR BULBS WHERE NECESSARY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Aug 5, 2016
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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May 20, 2016
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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May 12, 2016
Complaint
10 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 HANDSOAP FOUND AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK USED BY EMPLOYEES FOR HANDWASHING; INSTRUCTED TO KEEP HANDSOAP AND HANDTOWELS AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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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 MORE THAN 80 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT RESTAURANT IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: ON FLOOR AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER PREP TABLE, UNDER REFRIGERATION UNIT HOLDING SODA, UNDER FRONT COUNTER SHELVES, UNDER GRILL ON TABLE INSIDE OF A BOX, IN REAR PREP AREA ON THE INTERIOR GREASE DISPOSAL DRUM ALONG WITH TWO RAT SNAP TRAPS AND A GLUE BOARD AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM ON THE SHELVES AND ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS A COPY OF A CERTIFICATE ON HIS PHONE VERIFYING HE TOOK THE CERTIFICATION EXAM IN DECEMBER 2015. HE HAS NOT RECEIVED HIS CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AS OF THIS DATE; INSTRUCTED TO FOLLOW UP WITH INSTRUCTOR OR SCHOOL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET AS PREVIOUSLY INSTRUCTED; MUST MEET REQUIREMENTS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ARE NOT COVERED OR LABELED; MUST COVER AND LABEL CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND AMAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES, AND ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND OTHER KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE. SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE OBSERVED; REPLACE WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS TO PROPERLY SET UP THREE COMP SINK FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: BUMPED UP TO A SERIOUS.
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Nov 12, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENTS NOT MET.
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Nov 4, 2015
Routine
12 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND NO HAND SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS AT PREP AREA HAND SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITAION ISSUED 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
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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: INADEQUATE PEST CONTROL, FOUND ABOUT 40 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN HOT WATER TANK CLOSET AND REAR STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY IN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS RECOMMENDED. SERIOUS CITRAION ISSUED 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BULK FOOD BINS MISSING COVERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES NOT CLEAN IN FRONT AND REAR STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
33
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MAKER NOT CLEAN, PINK SUBSTANCE BUILD-UP NOTED ON SURFACES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BROKEN TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING ROOM. DRIAN LINE FROM ICE MAKER DRAINING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND DRAIN IN FLOOR DRAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: VENT NOT OPERABLE IN TOILET ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: COLD WATER KNOB AT FRONT HAND SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ICE SCOOP STORED INSIDE ICE MAKER ON TOP OF ICE CUBES. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP OFF CUBES IN A CLEAN CONTAINER.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT.INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIRMENT NOT MET.
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Dec 5, 2014
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION CONDUCTED ON NOVEMBER 25, 2013 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED THAT THE SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES FROM THE PREVIOUS INSPECTION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B ISSUED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, INTERIORS OF COOLERS AND FREEZER, PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SINKS, TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. ALSO CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER WHERE ICE BUILD UP OBSERVED. REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES IN REAR WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT TO REMOVE SPLATTER AND DIRT. MUST REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR LIGHTS WITHOUT THEM INCLUDING LIGHT IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP FOR WASH RINSE AND SANITIZING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS WITHOUT THEM.
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Nov 25, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL BROKEN OR CRACKED FOOD CONTAINERS AND LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE SHELVES IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND IN THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ON INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS IN REAR NEAR THE EXIT DOOR. MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE, IN THE REAR HOT WATER HEATER ROOM AND UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE LIGHT BULBS IN REAR PREP AREA WHERE MISSING AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS. MUST PROVIDE A LIGHT SHIELD COVER FOR THE LIGHT IN THE WALK IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE MORE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SANITARY CONTAINER TO PROPERLY STORE ALL ICE DISPENSING UTENSILS.
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Dec 17, 2012
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS ALONG THE SIDES AND BOTTOMS FROM FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS IN WALK IN FREEZER AND IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA WHERE MISSING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. ALSO REPAIR THE SLOW DRAIN AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM REAR UTILITY CLOSET.
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Oct 4, 2011
Complaint
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: REMOVE POP CRATES AT STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. REPAIR WORN WOOD SHELVES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. REPAIR METAL SIDING AT WALK-IN COOLER. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-005 (B), 7-38-025 Inspector Comments: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS, DEEP FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AROUND ICE MACHINE, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WITH DUST BUILDUP AT FRONT AND REAR, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, AND PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AS NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING AT WALKWAY TO TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE COBWEBS AND DUST AT REAR BY HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADJUST EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, SLIGHTLY TILTED/OFF CENTER AT WALL. --------------------------------------------------------------------------------
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: 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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA TO REMOVE BROKEN GLASS, PLASTIC, AND STANDING WATER. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM STORAGE AREAS, ORGANIZE ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Correct By: Sunday, June 10, 2012 Violation Codes: 7-38-030, 015, 010 (A), 005 (A) Inspector Comments: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING DOWN PREP TABLES.
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Jun 10, 2011
Complaint
12 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: FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP NOR PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS OR SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICE AT SAID SINK AT ALL TIMES. EMPLOYEE LEFT PREMISES TO PURCHASE SOAP AND PROVIDED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT THIS TIME. CRITICAL 7-38-030 ISSUED.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE NOR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED IE FRIED CHICKEN, SHRIMP, FISH, CHICKEN WINGS, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING HANDLED AND SERVED AND POST VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE. SERIOUS 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL PREPARED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AND BULK FOOD CONTAINERS AT REAR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE POP CRATES AT STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER BEING USED TO STORE ITEMS AND REPLACE WITH ADEQUATE SHELVING/RACKS. REPAIR WORN WOOD SHELVES AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. REPAIR METAL SIDING AT WALK-IN COOLER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF HAND WASH SINK, PREP TABLE BOTTOMS, PREP TABLES, INSIDE STORAGE CABINETS AT REAR PREP AREA, INTERIOR OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS, WALK-IN COOLER FAN GUARDS, DEEP FRYERS.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, STORAGE RACKS/SHELVES, HOT WATER TANK CLOSET, WALK-IN COOLER, WALK-IN FREEZER, AROUND ICE MACHINE, AND DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN FLOOR DRAINS. REGROUT FLOOR TILES AS NEEDED BY THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR CRACKED FLOOR TILE AROUND FLOOR DRAIN AT REAR.
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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. CLEAN CEILING VENTS WITH DUST BUILDUP AT FRONT AND REAR, REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, REPLACE DAMAGED CEILING PANELS, AND PROVIDE CEILING PANELS FOR MISSING SECTIONS AS NEEDED. CLEAN WALLS AT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS AT WALL AND CEILING AT WALKWAY TO TOILET ROOM AND REAR STORAGE AREA AROUND PIPING AND CONDUITS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. CLEAN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS HEAVY GREASE AND DUST BUILDUP. CLEAN WALLS TO REMOVE COBWEBS AND DUST AT REAR BY HOT WATER TANK ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKS AT FAUCET NECK AND HANDLES AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. ADJUST EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT FRONT PREP AREA, SLIGHTLY TILTED/OFF CENTER AT WALL.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units.
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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. CLEAN AROUND OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA TO REMOVE BROKEN GLASS, PLASTIC, AND STANDING WATER. REMOVE UNUSED ITEMS FROM STORAGE AREAS, ORGANIZE ITEMS AT REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WASH CLOTHS USED FOR WIPING DOWN PREP TABLES.
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Oct 29, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 13LBS OF RAW AND COOKED CHICKEN WINGS ON PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47-54 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES AT EXPOSED HAND BOWL IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE TO ALLOW FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030.
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May 7, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Apr 30, 2010
Complaint
8 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD NOT PROTECTED DURING STORAGE. NOTED THE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE DRIP DEFLECTOR WITH BLACK SUBSTANCE IN EASH CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ALL INC AND DETAIL CLEAN INTERION OF ICE MACHINE AND ALL PARTS.
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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: DOORS NOT TIGHT FITTING. NOTED FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH OPENING ALOND THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS AND THE REAR DOOR SCREEN MUST BE REPLACED TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRANCE AND HORBAGE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DUMPSTER LIDS NOT CLOSED AND WASTE GREASE CONTAINER HEAVY WITH GREASE. MUST CLEAN THE WASTE GREASE CONTAINER AND SURROUNDING GROUNDS ALSO MUST CLOSE AND KEEP CLOSED DUMPSTER LIDS.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING PREPARED i.e. chicken and fish.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALLS UNDER ALL EQUIPTMENT AND IN CORNERS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMP SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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No smoking regulations
Inspector notes: CHICAGO CLEAN AIR ORDINANCE-2008 EVIDENCE OF SMOKING. NOTED A MAKE SHIFT ASHTRAY MADE OF TIN FOIL ON COUNTER IN KITCHEN PREP AREA WITH CIGARETTE BUTTS AND CIGARETTE ASHES IN SAME ALSO A LIGHTER NEXT TO THE ASHTRAY. MUST NOT HAVE EVIDENCE OF ANY SMOKING.
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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 4, 2024. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at J J Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 12 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 four violations per visit, down from roughly six 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.
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