Lil Jj's Fish Chicken & More
Last inspected: Jun 14, 2011
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Score
Going back to 2010, Lil Jj's Fish Chicken & More has six inspections in the public record. On Jun 14, 2011, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result. The file hasn't been updated since Jun 14, 2011, so take the current picture with that in mind.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around two violations to closer to seven violations.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jun 14, 2011
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: VIOLATION STILL PENDING.
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Jun 8, 2011
Consultation
8 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. REAR OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. TRASH ON GROUND AROUND AND BEHIND DUMPSTER AND ON TOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. RECOMMENDED PROVIDING A LOCK AND CHAIN. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES; RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL MANAGERS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. CITATION ISSUED.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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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. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM BOTTOMS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS OF REACH-IN FREEZER DOORS IN REAR KITCHEN.
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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 DETAIL CLEANING IN PREP AREA UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE FURNACE LOCATED.
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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. WALLS AND LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM. THERMOMETERS MUST BE CONSPICUOUS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Jun 2, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. REAR OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED. TRASH ON GROUND AROUND AND BEHIND DUMPSTER AND ON TOP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA. RECOMMENDED PROVIDING A LOCK AND CHAIN. CITATION ISSUED.
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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 CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED PER CHICAGO MUNICIPAL CODE. MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES; RECOMMENDED ADDITIONAL MANAGERS TO COVER ALL SHIFTS. CITATION ISSUED.
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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. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER ON REAR PREP TABLE. MUST CLEAN INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS WHERE NEEDED.
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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. REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL FROM BOTTOMS OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES, EXTERIOR SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS IN HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS OF REACH-IN FREEZER DOORS IN REAR KITCHEN.
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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 DETAIL CLEANING IN PREP AREA UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN STORAGE ROOM WHERE FURNACE LOCATED.
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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. WALLS AND LOWER WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED DETAIL CLEANING.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INTERNAL THERMOMETERS NEEDED FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS WITHOUT THEM. THERMOMETERS MUST BE CONSPICUOUS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN STORAGE AREAS; REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
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Oct 28, 2010
Complaint
No violations found.
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Aug 2, 2010
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 26, 2010
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous food shall have adequate refrigerated food storage facilities. All food establishments that prepare, sell, or store hot food shall have adequate hot food storage facilities. THE DISPLAY COOLER HOLDS CAKES AT 49 F, THE SANDWICH COOLER HAS AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 60 F AND THE REAR SANDWICH COOLER HOLDS OPEN CANS OF CHEESE SAUCE AT 48 F. REPAIR ALL COOLERS SO THEY HOLD FOOD AT 40 F OR LESS AND DEFROST ALL OF THE FREEZERS.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. DISCARD ALL OPEN AND REFRIGERATED FOODS FROM THE STORE DUE TO INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE CLOGGED MOP SINK.
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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. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE CONTENTS OF THE STORE, IT IS DIRTY AND HAS A BAD ODOR.
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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. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL OF THE COOLERS, FREEZERS AND EQUIPMENT IN DETAIL.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Lil Jj's Fish Chicken & More last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Lil Jj's Fish Chicken & More on file is from Jun 14, 2011. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Lil Jj's Fish Chicken & More?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Lil Jj's Fish Chicken & More.
Has Lil Jj's Fish Chicken & More's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Lil Jj's Fish Chicken & More have averaged around seven violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Lil Jj's Fish Chicken & More 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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