J J Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Aug 13, 2024
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J J Fish & Chicken appears in inspection records 11 times, starting in 2016. The most recent visit was on Aug 13, 2024. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 14 times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so J J Fish & Chicken is doing better than most peers. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspection History
Aug 13, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Aug 8, 2024
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING RACK WHERE BREADING BULK CONTAINERS ARE LOCATED AS WELL AS INSIDE THE OFFICE SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF PREVIOUSLY COOKED CHICKEN PARTS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL: $150.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE BINS USED TO STORE RAW AND COOKED CHICKEN/FISH WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED BUILDUP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MKAINTAIN IN BETWEEN USES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CARTS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT'S FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, DIRT, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS STORED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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May 22, 2023
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GREASE FILTER,STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREVICES OF DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE WHITE FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK FLOOR DRAINAGE AND 1 COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2023
Complaint
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GREASE FILTER,STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREVICES OF DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE WHITE FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK FLOOR DRAINAGE AND 1 COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Jul 1, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BEEF MUST BE AT 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS VALUED AT $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED TICKET
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT MOP SINK AND RINSING AND SANITIZING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WAS THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN IN WASH BIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND NOT USE THE SLOP SINK FOR WASHING DISHES. EMPLOYEE MOVED FROZEN CHICKEN TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS DESIGNATED FOR THAWING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 50.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135FOR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 1 LB VALUED AT $10.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS 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 TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING AROUND VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON ANY CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
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Oct 5, 2020
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREVICES OF DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE WHITE FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Sep 28, 2020
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND 40 LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 55F, STORED ON A PREP CART IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED CHICKEN. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD COLD TCS FOODS AT 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED. $50
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE UNABLE TO PROVIDE A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION LICENSE, INSTEAD PROVIDED A CLASS RECEIPT DATED 1/12/20, WHILE TCS FOODS; CHICKEN AND FISH ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED MANAGE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT/DIARRHEA SUPPLIES OR KIT ONSITE DURING THE INSPECTION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND UTENSILS AND PAPER PRODUCTS BEING STORED IN BASIN OF HANDWASHING SINK IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREA. A HANDWASHING SINK may not be used for purposes other than handwashing. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: FOUND COOK NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT WHILE FRYING CHICKEN, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND BROKEN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREVICES OF DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE WHITE FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE ACCUMULATION ON EXTERIOR OF FYERS, INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND LEAKY DRAIN PIPE ON HANDWASHING SINK IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND DUST ACCUMULATION ON CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON KITCHEN HOOD & FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance
Inspector notes: FOUND ASHTRAY ONSITE WITH CIGARETTE PRESENT ON PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-020(C) MANDATORY COURT APPEARANCE REQUIRED.
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Feb 14, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE IMPROPERLY MAINTAINED AND OPERATED ACCORDING TO LAW. STRONG OFFENSIVE FOUL SEWAGE SMELL NOTED UPON ENTRY AND THROUGH OUT PREMISES. OBSERVED GREASE/SEWAGE INTERCEPTOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA , OPEN & EXPOSED TO AIR AND BEING SERVICED FOR REMOVAL OF SEWAGE/WASTE WHILE PREMISES IS PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. DISPOSAL OF SEWAGE PROHIBITED WHILE OPEN, OPERATING AND PREPARING AND SERVING FOOD. PRIORITY CITATION 7-38-030(C).
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTD TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: STRING BEING USED AS A TOILET HANDLE TO FLUSH TOILET. INSTD TO REPAIR TOILET PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 10, 2018
Reinspection
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,BROKEN WALL OUTLETS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS,LIGHT FIXTURES IN LOBBY AREA
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Aug 2, 2018
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 major violations. 15 minor violations.
View 22 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CASHIER RINGING THE REGISTER AND HANDLING MONEY THEN PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND PLACED READY TO EAT SLICED BREADS INTO FOAM CONTAINERS AND STACK THEM FOR FOOD TO BE PLACED INSIDE OF TRAY FOR SERVICE.MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.EMPLOYEES DISPOSED OF FOOD ITEMS AND WASHED HANDS.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR PREP AREA HAND SINK WITH CASES OF POP STORED IN FRONT OF AND DISH WASHING AREA HAND SINK WITH A SET OF PLASTIC GLOVES INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN.MUST HAVE HAND SINKS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR STAFF FOR HAND WASHING.ARTICLES WERE REMOVED AT THIS TIME.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION7-38-030C)
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPX.11LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN FROM 8/1/18 RANGING FROM 46.4F-52.1F IN 2- FOIL TRAYS ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX.11LBS. $30.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICY PROCEDURE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 8-10 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND CRAWLING IN FLOOR DRAINS,APPX.10 OR LIVE ANTS CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP AREA AND BEHIND LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND 25 OR MORE RODENT DROPPINGS ON ARTICLES STORED ON REAR STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER SHELF AND ALONG WALL BASES NEAR REAR DOOR.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/2/18.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020A)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT HAND SINK IN PREP ,TOILETROOM AND DISH WASHING AREAS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPX "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR SCREEN DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AND NOT ON CONTACT SURFACES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM PREP TABLES,PLASTIC FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GREASE FILTER,STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES AT FRONT ENTRY DOOR,MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER IN TOILETROOM.MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT ABOVE MOPSINK .MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS,LIGHT FIXTURES AND CEILING TILES.MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM WALLS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT,BROKEN WALL OUTLETS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN BETWEEN REAR PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA.
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Allergen training as required
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Jul 7, 2016
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL LARGE CONTAINERS OF COLE SLAW PUT ON DISPLAY FOR SALE(NAME OF PRODUCT, NAME AND ADDRESS OF BUSINESS, INGREDIENTS).
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM THE GASKETS AROUND THE INTERIOR DOORS TO FRONT FOOD PREP COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP FROM FLOOR IN REAR CORNER NEAR OIL RECYCLING CONTAINER. MUST CONTINUE TO CLEAN OUT FLOOR DRAINS(VERY STRONG ODOR NOTICED IN REAR DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REMOVE DUST BUILD-UP, DEAD INSECTS AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. RE-ATTACH LOOSE SECTION OF SWEEPER RUNNING ALONG THE LEFT INTERIOR SIDE OF REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST ALSO SEAL THE BOTTOM OF THE OUTSIDE STORM DOOR(1 INCH GAP NOTED AT THE BOTTOM) IF THE INTERIOR REAR EXIT DOOR IS GOING TO BE LEFT OPEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN OUT ALL DRAINS IN SINKS IN REAR FOOD PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA(ELIMINATE FOUL ODOR).
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was J J Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at J J Fish & Chicken on file is from Aug 13, 2024. The public record contains 11 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?
Yes. Recent inspections at J J Fish & Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 10 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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