R.J. Sandwich Fish & Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 15, 2019
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Score
Across the available record, R.J. Sandwich Fish & Chicken has 10 inspections on file, the first dated 2011. The most recent visit was on Jul 15, 2019. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. Public records show no inspections at R.J. Sandwich Fish & Chicken since Jul 15, 2019, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around four violations to closer to eight violations.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing six times across the record.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so R.J. Sandwich Fish & Chicken trails the local norm. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jul 15, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE. OBSERVED GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jul 8, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 11 minor violations.
View 14 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND LANDING ON THE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD CONTAINERS THAT THE LARGE FLIES LANDED ON. MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD CONTAIANERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE. OBSERVED GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT OR A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD FOR SHELVES LINING. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-203.13 OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK REMOVED AND NO FUNCTION UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL UTILITY SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-301.14 OBSERVED VENT MISSING FROM THE FAN LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Nov 14, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE UNDER MICROWAVE, DRY STORAGE CONTAINER,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE CONNECTION UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 7, 2017
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 18 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR, 12 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF PAPER BAGS,STORAGE TABLE AROUND DRY STORAGE, ( FLOUR,ETC), 9 -DROPPINGS UNDER MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: UPON INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( PREPARING SANDWICHES, BEEF,ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE UNDER MICROWAVE, DRY STORAGE CONTAINER,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO WATER AT MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
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Apr 25, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF,GYROS,AND CHICKEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA
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Jul 15, 2016
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL BASE COVE LOOSE AROUND THE WALL IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BOTTOM PIPE AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 8, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,HOT DOGS,HAMBURGER AND ITALIAN BEEF ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537990 DATE 5/13/15:(33)DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.(35)CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP.(42)FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE IN PREP AREA.(45) MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINMING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: NOTED FOODS STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL BASE COVE LOOSE AROUND THE WALL IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BOTTOM PIPE AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #29.
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May 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE IN PREP AREA
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINMING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION
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Oct 15, 2012
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL DIVIDER/BARRIER BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF GREASE ,DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR AROUND GREASE CONTAINERS ANDHOT WATER TANK.ALOSO FRONT STORAGE UNIT.MUSTV CLEAN/MAINTAINED.
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Oct 18, 2011
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was R.J. Sandwich Fish & Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at R.J. Sandwich Fish & Chicken on file is from Jul 15, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at R.J. Sandwich Fish & Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at R.J. Sandwich Fish & Chicken.
Has R.J. Sandwich Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at R.J. Sandwich Fish & Chicken have averaged around eight violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at R.J. Sandwich 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.
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