Jj Fish Chicken & Momo's Steak
Last inspected: Dec 20, 2016
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Score
Jj Fish Chicken & Momo's Steak appears in inspection records 10 times, starting in 2010. The most recent report on file is from Dec 20, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Public records show no inspections at Jj Fish Chicken & Momo's Steak since Dec 20, 2016, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near five violations per visit across recent inspections.
When inspectors have written things up, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been the most frequent reason, cited 10 times.
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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Inspection History
Dec 20, 2016
Reinspection
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: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLES.
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Dec 6, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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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 EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND DRY STORAGE SHELF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1592081 ON 12/23/15 NOT CORRECTED: 35 - STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. 41 - CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. (SODA FOUNTAIN, REACH IN COOLER, OIL DISPENSORY, ETC.) ADVISED TO CLEAN OR REMOVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORD OF COMPLETION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: TOP OF STOVE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DUST ON HANGING MENU BOARD ABOVE THE PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE CEILING SUPPLY VENTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
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Dec 23, 2015
Reinspection
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBERVERD FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WHEELS, SIDES, EXTERIOR, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINETS, LEGS, WHEELS, OF EQUIPMENT/TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. (SODA FOUNTAIN, REACH IN COOLER, OIL DISPENSORY, ETC.) ADVISED TO CLEAN OR REMOVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS. ADVISED SANITATION BUCKET NEEDED FOR ALL WIPING CLOTHS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORD OF COMPLETION.
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Dec 15, 2015
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RAW FISH AND SHRIMP STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD (ONIONS) IN WALK IN COOLER. OSERVED RAW BEEF PATTIES STORED ABOVE CHEESE AND CONDIMENTS, READY TO EAT FOODS. CDI. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A
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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 APPX 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CABINETS, UNDER SODA MACHINE, UNDER TABLE IN REAR. 10 LIVE FLIES FOUND IN REAR NEAR GREASE DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERT FOOD MANAGER ON SITE ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, FISH, SHRIMP, BEEF,ETC) CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND WIRE RACKS OF WALKIN COOLER. ALUMINIUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME TO A SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND CLEANABLE. CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBERVERD FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WHEELS, SIDES, EXTERIOR, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINETS, LEGS, WHEELS, OF EQUIPMENT/TABLES.EXTERIOR OF TRASH CONTAINERS AND MOP SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAK ON FAUCET, AND ON PLUMBING BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADVISED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. (SODA FOUNTAIN, REACH IN COOLER, OIL DISPENSORY, ETC.) ADVISED TO CLEAN OR REMOVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS. ADVISED SANITATION BUCKET NEEDED FOR ALL WIPING CLOTHS
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORD OF COMPLETION
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Dec 9, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,FISH, SHRIMP AND COLE SLAW) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER OF DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR DETACHED FROM WALL. REPAIR SAME.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAK AT PIPING UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. REPAIR SAME.
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Jun 27, 2012
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS & WHEELS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 25, 2012
License
3 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET NOT ABLE TO REACH EACH COMPARTMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET ABLE TO REACH EACH COMPARTMENT TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS & WHEELS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 21, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. INVERT ALL CARRYOUT CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM DUST, DIRT, CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. DEFROST INTERIOR OF WALK-IN FREEZER (ICE BUILDUP). REMOVE POP CRATES OFF FLOOR AND PROVIDE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN ALL BEVERAGE MACHINES, CABINETS UNDER BEVERAGE AREA, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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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. FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
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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 ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE STAINES CEILING TILES AND MISSING BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. WALLS NEED CLEANING (DUST BUILDUP). REPAIR WALL NEAR UTILITY SINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS AND SECURE LOOSE LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR. ALL LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTALL EXTENDING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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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. REMOVE SOILED WATER IN MOP PAIL TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING. REMOVE CLUTTER IN CORNERS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
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Jan 11, 2011
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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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. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED ITALIAN BEEF 196.5F IS PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H70875 COURT DATE 2-24-11 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINETS, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS ON BEVERAGE MACHINES, BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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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 TILES (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR.
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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. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Jun 14, 2010
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINETS, NOZZLES AND SPIGOTS ON BEVERAGE MACHINES, BASES OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS
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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 TILES (DUST BUILDUP). REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. LIGHT SHIELDS NEED CLEANING IN PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jj Fish Chicken & Momo's Steak last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jj Fish Chicken & Momo's Steak on file is from Dec 20, 2016. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jj Fish Chicken & Momo's Steak?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Jj Fish Chicken & Momo's Steak.
Has Jj Fish Chicken & Momo's Steak's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jj Fish Chicken & Momo's Steak have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jj Fish Chicken & Momo's Steak 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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