Jj Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jan 17, 2025
61
Score
The health department has logged 10 inspections at Jj Fish & Chicken, the earliest from 2017. The most recent report on file is from Jan 17, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Violation counts have ticked up lately, averaging around nine violations per visit versus roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 10 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jj Fish & Chicken's 61 doesn't quite reach. The full record sits in fairly typical territory for a working restaurant.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 17, 2025
Reinspection
10 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT ,GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND SPIDER WEBS IN DINING AREA.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN TOILET ROOM & PREP AREA
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
57
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS)
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND SODA,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE LARGE BINS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLER AT SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON DISH STORAGE RACK,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MISSING OVER WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,HOLE IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM LOWER WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKINESS SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER.
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Jan 10, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 13 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: observed evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings inside of fryer cabinet ,window ledges ,on floor under paper and food storage shelves. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/10/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
10
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS)
37
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
40
In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
43
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND SODA,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES.
47
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE LARGE BINS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLER AT SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON DISH STORAGE RACK,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MISSING OVER WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,HOLE IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM LOWER WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DIRT ,GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND SPIDER WEBS IN DINING AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKINESS SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN TOILET ROOM & PREP AREA.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
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Nov 29, 2023
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
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Jun 14, 2023
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AT THIS TIME. NOTED THE EXTERIOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM(GAPS & HOLES). MUST REPAIR(TIGHT FITTING) TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE FAUCET BASE AND AT THE SPRAYER BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM IN NEED OF SOME CLEANING.
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Dec 3, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
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
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
53
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Jul 15, 2021
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
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
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
39
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
45
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Dec 1, 2020
Complaint
2 major violations.
View 2 violations
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)(CITATION ISSUED)
3
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)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Apr 10, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
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
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 (SHAKER) 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 CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,3- DOOR PREP COOLER,PREP TABLES.
49
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
53
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND LOBBY AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FAN IN LOBBY.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP ,DISH WASHING AND MOP SINK AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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55
Mar 14, 2018
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT WALL AROUND THE HAND SINK.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS 1 FRONT PREP AREA, 2 REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
36
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 15, 2017
License
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS. ALL BULK FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ALL BOZES FROM SHELVES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND PAINT EXTERIORS OF DOORS TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS AS WELL AS THE EXTERIORS AND WHEELS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
33
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN REAR WHERE STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS ROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING TILES WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT, RE-SEAL SECTION OF WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jj Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jj Fish & Chicken on file is from Jan 17, 2025. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jj Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Jj Fish & Chicken.
Has Jj Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jj Fish & Chicken have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jj 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 Jj Fish & Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jj Fish & Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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