J J Fish

Chicago Health Dept

5401 S WENTWORTH AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

10 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Apr 2020.

Last inspected Apr 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

APR 2020

Inspection history

APR 21

2020

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FLOUR SPILLS AND ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF DISH WASHING AREA..

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CEILING OF FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT PANEL OR PROVIDE SHIELD WITH END CAPS FOR BULBS AT CEILING IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.

OCT 25

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Food Temperature

POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN A PREP COOLER. 10 LBS OF PERCH, 47F, VALUED AT $20. 10 LBS OF CATFISH, 48F, VALUED AT $40, AND 10 LBS OF TALIPIA, 47F, VALUED AT $20. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

MUST REPAIR TORN SCREEN ON REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR. REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS AS FREEZER STORAGE BAGS.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED, AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM WALL PIPES BEHIND FRYER'S IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP, CUSTOMER SEATING AND TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

Minor Sanitation

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REA PREP AREA, AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM INSIDE AND AROUND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP.

Critical Pest Activity

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN MANAGER'S OFFICE IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

OCT 17

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES

INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS NEED CLEANING.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

RAW WOOD SHELVES AT DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE SEALED.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER ON SHELVING NEEDS TO BE REMOVED

JAN 5

2016

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UP-RIGHT FREEZER AT REAR, CLEAN/SANITIZE.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOORS AT PREP AREA AND REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STACKED ON FLOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

MAR 19

2015

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

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MAR 10

2015

FAIL 5 violations

Serious Other

DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

OBSERVERED GREASE COMING UP OUT OF THE DRAIN INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM OTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK, THEN SLOWING DRAINS OUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPAIR LOOSE WALL BASE COVING AND CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. ALSO NOTED A FEW WATER STAIN AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

DEC 11

2013

PASS 5 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

ALL DOOR HANDLES TO RECH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORNER OF FRYER AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND FLOUR BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

FRONT HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

APR 22

2011

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 2 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER,PREPARING FOOD AND USING CELL PHONE, PUTTING ON PLASTIC GLOVES ,MIXING CHICKEN WITH GLOVES ON, BEFORE WASHING HANDS. WHEN INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS EMPLOYEE WENT TO HAND SINK AND ONLY USED HAND SANITIZER,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE BUFFALO FISH IN REAR FREEZER.

APR 5

2010

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP GREASY & RUSTY MUST BE CLEANED AND PAINTED. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN OR DISCARD UNCLEAN BUCKETS IN WASHROOM

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA

MAR 24

2010

FAIL 7 violations

Serious Other

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AS NOTED BELOW FROM JULY 2, 2009 NOT CORRECTED (30,33,34,& 35)- CITATION ISSUED FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING MINOR VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

Minor Sanitation

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. THE FOLLOWING STILL NOT CLEAN: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS , INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTERS & SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS THROUGHOUT STILL NOT DETAIL CLEANED ( ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS , UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT), FOOD & DEBRIS NOTED ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090

Minor Sanitation

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT STILL NOT CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION-7-42-090

Minor Facility Condition

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

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