J & J FISH.
5608 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO
19 of 26 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
MAR 252022PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARD BOARD LINING THE TWO DOOR SODA COOLER AND PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS STORING FROZEN FOODS INSIDE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARD BOARD AND PLASTIC BAGS AND USE ONLY FOOD GRADE BAGS.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE UNDER THE DEEP FRYER HOOD FILTERING AND DRAINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DIRT AND GREASE IN THE FRONT FOOD SERVICE AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 32021PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR NETS, HATS, OR SOME SORT OF HAIR RESTRAINT TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF FOOD PRODUCTS.
JUL 92021FAILED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP UNDERNEATH SCREEN DOOR IN REAR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOOR SWEEP OR TIGHT FITTING DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
OBSERVED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE MICROWAVE AT FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT DATED 03/20/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #36 OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS. #55 OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE OFFICE LOCATED IN THE REAR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITAITON ISSUED.
MAR 202020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD HANDLERS PREPARING AND HANDLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY(TCS) FOODS WITHOUT ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER AND CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE CITY OF CHICAGO ORIGINAL FOOD SERVICE CERTIFICATE MUST REMAIN POSTED ON SITE AND CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE DURING TCS FOOD PREP, COOKING, SERVING AND OPERATING HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-012. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER ON SITE TO MONITOR THE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURE OF TCS. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PROPER THERMOMETERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS IN THE PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CONSPICUOUS AND EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS UNITS.
OBSERVED NO LABELS FOR BULK FLOUR STORAGE CONTAINER LOCATED IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP IN THE ONE DOOR FREEZER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT THE HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN THE OFFICE LOCATED IN THE REAR. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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OCT 312019FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 5 LIVE ROACHES INSIDE THE MOTER HOUSING OF THE 2 DOOR FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, NOTED 6 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE SAME FREEZER, NOTED 5 LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON THE WALL AND FLOOR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ROACHES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A).
NOTED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COOLER AND FREEZER DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN. (FRONT PREP AREA)
SEE VIOLATION #60.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CCOMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
SEE VIOLATION #60.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2301151 DATE 7-15-19. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL VIOLATIONS NOTED BELOW MUST BE CORRECTE UPON REINSPECTION DATE 11-7-19 OR MORE CITATION WILL FOLLOW. (47)Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS. (55)Violation Codes: 6-501.13 Inspector Comments: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS. (58)Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: PREMISES CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090
JUL 192019PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR ICE BUILD UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED THE FILTER DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQIUPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
JUL 152019PASS W/ CONDITIONS12 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLYOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW HEALTH CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.
** PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED VARIOUS TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH ITEMS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF 50.1F TO 56.4F INSIDE THE FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER SUCH AS: 20LBS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT 53.4F, 5LBS OF CHICKEN TENDERS AT 50.1F,10LBS CATFISH NUGGETS AT 52.6F,3LBS OF FISH TAILS AT 50.4F AND 7LBS FISH FILLETS AT 56.4F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL ITEM. TOTAL COST AT $375 AND WEIGHT 45LBS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE FRONT 2-DOOR COOLER WITH AN AMBIENT TEMPERATURE OF 50.7F, SAID COOLER HOLDS TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND FISH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD ITEMS AND NOT TO USE UNTIL IT CAN HOLD AND MAINTAIN THE PROPER TEMP OF 41F OR BELOW. 2-DOOR COOLER TAGGED/HELD FOR INSPECTION. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY LABEL THE COLE SLAW WITH A DATE.
NOTED THE RUBBER GASKETS AROUND THE COOLER DOORS ARE IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINATIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR ICE BUILD UP.
OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW DEVICE ON THE REAR MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GREASE TRAP DIRTY. INSTRUCTED TO SERVICE AND CLEAN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
NOTED THE FILTER DIRTY ABOVE THE COOKING EQIUPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREMISES CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
FEB 132018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS. OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
JAN 92018PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
JUN 82017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
NOTED THE INTERIOR BOTTOM SHELF OF THE 2 DOOR COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
OCT 142016FAILED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO TEST THE STRENGTH OF THE SANITIZER,WHEN SINK IS SET UP FOR WASH,RINSE AND SANITIZE,SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
MUST CLEAN FLOORS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER
JAN 112016PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
MUST REPLACE OR REPAIR RUBBER GASKETS AT THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES AND MUST REPLACE OR REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA
MUST DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN REAR OF PREMISES,HAS ACCUMLICATION OF ICE BUILD-UP AND CLEAN BOTTOM COMPARMENT OF DEEP FRYERS,HAS GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE IN THE PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
FEB 242015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
RUBBER GASKETS AT THE TWO DOOR UPRIGHT REFRIGERATOR AND TWO DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA HAVE LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE DOORS OF THE UNITS; REPAIR OR REPLACE THE GASKETS AT BOTH UNITS.
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (SIDES OF FRYERS, GRILL AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES).
CLEAN VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM ON CEILING TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED.
NOV 242014PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND DEFROST REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND ICE BUILD UP.
JUN 182014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WORN DOOR GASKETS ON SOME FREEZERS AND COOLERS.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM SOME REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS,DEEP FRYERS.
MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR DOOR.
MUST CLEAN WALL IN LOBBY.MUST SEAL OPENING AROUND PIPES AND WIRES LEADING INTO WALLS AND CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING TILES.MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS IN REAR AREA AND LOBBY.
MUST CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED.
MUST PROVIDE A BACKFLOW DEVICE ON MOPSINK,MISSING A SINK STOPPER FOR 3- COMP SINK.
JAN 172014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS , LABEL AND DATE FOOD IN REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON MOP SINK.
MAR 252013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER.
MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER, AROUND AND BEHIND THE KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT.
NOV 12012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS.
SEP 122012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS.
AUG 222012PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF FRONT COUNTER DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT 45.5F WITH READY TO EAT ASSORTED VARIETY OF DESSERTS FOR SALE.ALSO NOTED DOOR DOESN'T CLOSE TIGHT.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF READY TO EAT DESSERTS & OTHER COOKED FOODS FOR SALE IN ABOVE MENTIONED DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT & SETTING ON ROLLING CARTS & ON SPIT SUCH AS COOKED CHICKEN RANGING FROM 75.5F-79.3F,GYROS 84.6F,SPAGHETTI 45.1F-46.8F,COLESLAW 45.5F-46.0F,CHEESE CAKES 49.7F-50.5F,PARFAITS 48.2F-49.9F.NO TIME & TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED & DENATURED.APPX.102LBS.$145.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A).
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES,RUST FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ALL REACH IN COOLERS.MUST REPAIR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER DOOR FRAMEIN REAR PREP AREA .
MUST CLEAN GREASE & FOOD DEBRI FROM ALL COOLERS,FREEZERS,PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,WHEEL BASES,PIPES OF EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,FILTERS,GRILL TABLE,ICE CREAM FREEZER.,LIGHT SHIELDS.
MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALLBASES & UNDER EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS.MUST SCRAPE & PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALLS THROUGHOUT.MUST SEAL ALL OPENINGS AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS & CEILINGS.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALLTILES WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT 3- COMP SINK.
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR ALL REFRIGERATORS.
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR & AWAY FROM WALLS.
JUN 62011PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Adequate and convenient hand washing facilities shall be provided for all employees. NO PAPER TOWEL AT FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK, MUST PROVIDE SAME. CITATION ISSUED.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THRUGHOUT.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT.
SEP 22010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. VIOLATION STILL PENDING
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 REPAIR FLUSHING DEVICE AT TOILET COMMODE, IN BATHROOM VIOLATION STILL PENDING
JUL 192010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN TOPS AND SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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 REPAIR FLUSHING DEVICE AT TOILET COMMODE, IN BATHROOM
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