Joy Fish
Last inspected: Jul 10, 2020
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Score
Joy Fish has been inspected 10 times since 2012. The most recent visit was on Jul 10, 2020. A medium risk rating points to a few notable findings at the last inspection, though nothing severe. The most recent inspection at Joy Fish is from Jul 10, 2020, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, which has been cited eight times.
By comparison, the average Chicago facility scores 81, putting Joy Fish on the weaker side. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 10, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDED AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL COOLERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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May 24, 2018
Complaint
1 minor violation.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Mar 16, 2018
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY OR CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD(COOKED TO ORDER CHICKEN AND FISH)ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL AND DATE ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK(SPILLS).
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: REPAIR SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Aug 26, 2016
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REDMOVE POP CRATES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR EASY CLEANING AND PEST CONTROL.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES NEAR OFFICE DOOR. CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD NEAR REAR REACH-IN COOLER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING HOT WATER HANDLE ON 3-COMPARTMTNT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Jul 7, 2015
Complaint
9 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE (CERTIFICATE EXPIRED) NOR MANAGER ON SITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE THE ORIGINAL/CURRENT CERTIFICATE AND CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPERATING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS. INTERIOR OF COOLERS/FREEZERS INCLUDING THE RACKS, RUBBER GASKETS AND FAN COVERS INSIDE. THE KNIVES AND KNIFE RACK IN THE REAR SHELVING/STORAGE RACKS IN THE REAR AND FRONT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER/AROUND THE DEEP FRYERS, COOLERS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL BROKEN/DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE VENTILATION HOOD, WALLS AROUND THE MOP, EXPOSED HAND WASHING AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES AND CONDUITS IN THE FRONT/REAR PREP AREAS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL MOPS UP TO DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
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Jul 28, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRTERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL REACH- IN FREEZERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ARA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALL IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,BEHIND SHELVING UNIT,HAS GREASE BUID-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA ALSO REMOVE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE 3 STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR PREP AREA
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May 30, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: PAINT SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. REPLACE LOOSE GASKETS ON COOLER DOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYERS, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN WALLS UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE VENTILATION IN WASHROOM.
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Jul 11, 2012
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, SINKS, SHELVES, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jul 6, 2012
Complaint
10 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF REACH-IN COOLER 66.1F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER IS TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COLESLAW 53.1F, RAW FISH 55.5F, RAW CHICKEN 60.3F STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A CITATION ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, FRYERS, SINKS, SHELVES, ETC.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Jan 24, 2012
Routine
5 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. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 6LBS OF RAW FISH AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 47.7-51.0 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAINT PEELING PAINT ALONG SHELVES IN FRONT SERVICE AREA. MUST REPAIR WORN RUBBER GASKETS AND ROTTING INTERIOR WALLS AT FRONT REACH IN COOLER OR REPLACE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL FRYERS AND THE VENTILATION HOOD ABOVE THE COOK LINE. MUST REMOVE ALL EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST ALSO DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES AND SINKS. MUST ALSO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT REACH IN COOLERS AND REMOVE MOLD AND GRIME.
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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 COOKLINE,UNDER SINKS,ALONG WALLS AND THROUGHOUT PREMISES. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA AND IN REAR IN FRONT OF MOP SINK. MUST REPAIR ALL WORN BASEBOARDS UNDER HAND SINKS,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND COOK LINE.
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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 BEHIND COOK LINE AND UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR LARGE HOLE IN WALL IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND IN REAR AND FRONT PREP AREAS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joy Fish last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joy Fish on file is from Jul 10, 2020. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joy Fish?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Joy Fish.
Has Joy Fish's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joy Fish have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joy Fish means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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