Jackson Fish & Chicken

229 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 20, 2013

Score

Low Risk

Going back to 2013, Jackson Fish & Chicken has three inspections in the public record. The most recent visit was on Dec 20, 2013. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jackson Fish & Chicken dates to Dec 20, 2013.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near three violations per visit.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 20, 2013

License

3 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES ALSO MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE MOP SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES ALSO THE COVER AT THE PREP COOLER IS LOOSE,MUST REPAIR

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: (1) BULB IS OUT AT THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE STOVE MUST REPAIR

Jul 12, 2013

Complaint

4 minor violations.

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Facilities to maintain proper temperature

Inspector notes: AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF (1) 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER NEAR EXIT DOOR WAS FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE READING BETWEEN 45.9F TO 50.7F ALSO ANOTHER 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER ACROSS FROM GRILL IS FOUND TO BE AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE READIND 51.4F BOTH COOLERS WILL BE TAGED DURING INSPECTION,MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN COOLERS ARE REPAIRED FAX#312 746-4240 ATTENTION ARLEEN LOPEZ,SUPERVISOR

Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service

Inspector notes: INTERMAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE BOTH 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLERS RANGE FROM 44.3F TO 57.9F FOOD ITEMS ARE DENATURED AND DESTROYED AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION FOOD ITEMS ARE,RAW CATFISH,RAW CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEF,JACKS SALMON,CHICKEN TENDERS,PIZZA PUFF,SOUR CREAM,CHEESE,AND GYRO SAUCE TOTAL WEIGHT 250LBS TOTAL COST BETWEEN $700 AND $800 DOLLARS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005(A)

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF DEEP FRYER HAS GREQSE BUILD-UP INSIDE COMPARTMENTS MUST CLEAN EQUIPMENT ALSO CLEAN EXTERIOR OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN REAR OF PREMISES

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP CHEST COOLERS AND REACH-N COOLERS

Mar 12, 2013

License

1 minor violation.

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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: SEAL HOLES AROUND ALL PIPES LEADING INTO CEILING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jackson Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jackson Fish & Chicken on file is from Dec 20, 2013. The public record contains three inspections in total.

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

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jackson Fish & Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jackson 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.

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