APR 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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J J FISH.
BEAT. 41/100
5401 S WENTWORTH AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 21, 2020 · passed with conditions
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 6 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
4 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
45
includes 6 critical
RECORDS COVER
10 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
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.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR.
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..
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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 252017PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 25
2017
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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).
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 172016PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OCT 17
2016
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES
INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS NEED CLEANING.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
RAW WOOD SHELVES AT DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE SEALED.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
CLUTTER ON SHELVING NEEDS TO BE REMOVED
JAN 52016PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 5
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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.
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 192015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 19
2015
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
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MAR 102015FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 10
2015
FAILED
5 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
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.
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.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
DEC 112013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DEC 11
2013
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
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.
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.
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
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.
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 222011PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 22
2011
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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 52010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
APR 5
2010
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
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
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 242010FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 24
2010
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
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
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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