Mr J & J Fish & Chicken

3944 W Chicago Ave, Chicago, IL 60651
Seafood
Last inspected: May 20, 2011
100
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged seven inspections at Mr J & J Fish & Chicken, the earliest from 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 20, 2011. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Mr J & J Fish & Chicken since May 20, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about five violations before that.

“Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” comes up most often, recorded five times in the inspection record.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Mr J & J Fish & Chicken on the better side of that line. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
May 20, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 8, 2011
Complaint
6 minor violations.
View 6 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. NOTED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER'S LID AND GROUND COVERED WITH GREASE, REMOVE SAME MAKING GROUND AND LID GREASE FREE.
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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. REPAIR LID OF CHEST FREEZER OR REPLACE FREEZER. NOTED LID IS CRACKED.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AND CORNERS THROUGHOUT AND UNDER ALL HEAVY EQUIPTMENT.
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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. NOTED WALLS HEAVY WITH DUST AND FOOD STAINS DETAIL CLEAN SAME. REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WASHROOM. SECURE ALL WALL PANELING THROUGHOUT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. REPAIR FAUCET AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND 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 ALL CLUTTER IN REAR CORNER NEAR EXIT DOOR.
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Oct 12, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
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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Jul 16, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT INSIDE CHESTER FREEZER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDBOWL VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COUNTER TABLE TOP AND BOTTOMS AND INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ARTICLES FROM PREMISES, KEEP ALL AREAS NICE AND CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Mar 29, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT INSIDE CHESTER FREEZER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDBOWL VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COUNTER TABLE TOP AND BOTTOMS AND INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ARTICLES FROM PREMISES, KEEP ALL AREAS NICE AND CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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Feb 16, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
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 REMOVE ALL CHIPPING PAINT INSIDE CHESTER FREEZER, SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT EXPOSED HANDBOWL
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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. MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF COOLERS AND FREEZERS, COUNTER TABLE TOP AND BOTTOMS AND INTERIOR DOOR OF ICE MACHINE
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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. MUST CLEAN FLOORS, THRU-OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AND PREP AREAS
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND UNUSED ARTICLES FROM PREMISES, KEEP ALL AREAS NICE AND CLEAN AND BETTER ORGANIZE
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Mr J & J Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Mr J & J Fish & Chicken on file is from May 20, 2011. The public record contains seven inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Mr J & J Fish & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Mr J & J Fish & Chicken.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Mr J & J Fish & Chicken have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Mr J & J 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.