Tasty Steak & Lemonade — J&J Fish & Chicken

1877 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60623

American

Last inspected: Mar 10, 2011

100

Score

Low Risk

Public records show three inspections at Tasty Steak & Lemonade — J&J Fish & Chicken stretching back to 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Mar 10, 2011. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. Public records show no inspections at Tasty Steak & Lemonade — J&J Fish & Chicken since Mar 10, 2011, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

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

Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Tasty Steak & Lemonade — J&J Fish & Chicken is comfortably above that bar. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Mar 10, 2011

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Mar 4, 2011

Reinspection

3 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: Inspector Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX 20 ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK,AT MOTOR OF PREP COOLER.FRONT DOOR DOOR SWEEP WORN & REAR SIDE DOOR CONCRETE BROKEN.INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(NO MAP,STATE LICENSE,MSDS).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,REPAIR CONCRETE,PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.MUST CLEAN COOLERS, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,HOOD,LOWER VANITY AT FRONT HAND SINK.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING IN FRONT WINDOW,LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES & DOOR TRIM OF TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & TRIM.

Feb 24, 2011

License

9 minor violations.

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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area

Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees.MUST PROVIDE SOAP & TOWELS AT HAND SINKS IN PREP AREAS & TOILET ROOMS.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector notes: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT DROPPINGS APPX 20 ON SHELVING UNITS AT SERVICE COUNTER,ON FLOOR UNDER MOP SINK,AT MOTOR OF PREP COOLER.FRONT DOOR DOOR SWEEP WORN & REAR SIDE DOOR CONCRETE BROKEN.INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(NO MAP,STATE LICENSE,MSDS).MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS,RODENT PROOF DOORS,REPAIR CONCRETE,PROVIDE A PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN GASKET ON GREASE TRAP AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,LOOSE WALL OUTLET,LOOSE DOOR HANDLE ON PREP COOLER.MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK & MOP SINK IN REAR PREP AREA.MUST PAINT RUSTY GREASE TRAP.

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 COOLERS, SERVICE COUNTER SHELVING UNITS,FRYERS,HOOD,LOWER VANITY AT FRONT HAND SINK.

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 REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED & MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA & TOILET ROOM.

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.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING IN FRONT WINDOW,LOOSE & DAMAGED WALL BASES & DOOR TRIM OF TOILET ROOM,DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES & WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS & TRIM.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS & BULBS AT HOOD OF EQUIPMENT & HEAT LAMP & OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector notes: None of the operations connected with food establishments shall be conducted in any room used as living or sleeping quarters.MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.

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.PROBE THERMOMETER.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Tasty Steak & Lemonade — J&J Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Tasty Steak & Lemonade — J&J Fish & Chicken on file is from Mar 10, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Tasty Steak & Lemonade — J&J Fish & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Tasty Steak & Lemonade — J&J Fish & Chicken.

Has Tasty Steak & Lemonade — J&J Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Tasty Steak & Lemonade — J&J Fish & Chicken have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Tasty Steak & Lemonade — 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.

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