J & J FISH.
26 E ADAMS ST · LOOP, CHICAGO
13 of 17 inspections passed, 2 failed, 2 passed with conditions. 11 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 162025PASSED9 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
4-101.19: OBSERVED SODA CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT CASHIER ENCLOSURE AND REAR ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
4-601.11(B): OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CABINET AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO PREVENT ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND SOIL ACCUMULATIONS
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE, FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHELF TO THE LEFT OF FRYER AND TWO SHELF ROLLING BLACK CART IN PREP AREA AND ON ROLLING BASE UNDERNEATH BLUE BARREL ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SHELF TO LEFT OF FRYER, TWO SHELF ROLLING BLACK CART IN PREP AREA AND ROLLING BASE UNDERNEATH BLUE BARREL ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
5-204.12: OBSERVED UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BEVERAGE COOLERS AND IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED BROKEN SWINGING DOOR LEADING LEADING INTO CASHIER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SWINGING DOOR LEADING INTO CASHIER ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN.
6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NION WORKING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
SEP 92025FAILED16 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS INSTALLED AT UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS AT UTILITY SINK, A SINK USED FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER MAY NOT BE PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES.
OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(FRIED CHICKEN) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 69.6-78.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. OBSERVED THREE CONTAINERS OF FRIED STORED ON SHELF ACROSS FROM FRYER. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 30LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED OVER 20 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS DINING AREA, PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/9/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, CONTAINING RECORD OF VISITS, CONTRACT WITH LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.
OBSERVED SODA CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT CASHIER ENCLOSURE AND REAR ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.
OBSERVED GREASE, FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHELF TO THE LEFT OF FRYER AND TWO SHELF ROLLING BLACK CART IN PREP AREA AND ON ROLLING BASE UNDERNEATH BLUE BARREL ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SHELF TO LEFT OF FRYER, TWO SHELF ROLLING BLACK CART IN PREP AREA AND ROLLING BASE UNDERNEATH BLUE BARREL ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CABINET AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO PREVENT ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND SOIL ACCUMULATIONS.
OBSERVED UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BEVERAGE COOLERS AND IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED BROKEN SWINGING DOOR LEADING LEADING INTO CASHIER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SWINGING DOOR LEADING INTO CASHIER ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NION WORKING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
NOV 192024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING, ON TOP OF FREEZERS, AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE CARDBOARD WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
OBSEVRED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE DISH AREA. MUST HANG MOPS TO PROPERLY DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.
SEP 142021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
coolers interior and exterior surfaces not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.
food containers in double door coolers not clean, food stains noted instructed to clean and maintain.
Toilet room door not self-closing, instructed to install a self closing close device.
OCT 152020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
FOUND FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND FLOORS BEHIND FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.
FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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APR 162020PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND PLUNGER STORED IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HANDWASHING SINK SHOULD BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND READY TO EAT COLESLAW WITHOUT DATE MARKING, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOUND NO STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
FOUND FLOUR STORED IN BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON.
FOUND HOLE IN WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEP 12017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.
OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.
JUN 272016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537931 DATED ON 5-12-15 FOR VIOL#45. FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.
PREP COOLER WITH DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
SHELVES AND COUNTER TOP WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INTRUCTED TO MOUNT WITH NO GAPS.
MAY 122015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILT UP ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED EXTRA ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE APPROPRIATELY.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
MAR 162015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED EXTRA ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE APPROPRIATELY.
OBSERVED FOOD HANLDERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.
SEP 292014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
chest freezer door in poor repair, exposed insulation, instructed to repair.
wall covering not mounted properly, instructed ro repair.
toilet room ventilation not working, not working, instructed to repair
SEP 162013FAILED4 violationsDETAILS
DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A PROFUSED LEAK UNDER THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3-COMP SINK. 3-COPM SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. 3-COMP SINK IS ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THIS TIME.
MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN.
MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMMY BUILD-UP.
MUST REPLACE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION.
AUG 62012PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER WITH BROKEN/DAMAGED LID IN PREP AREA.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF CHEST REACH IN FREEZERS-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH OUT.
MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL PANELS TO REAR WALL ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK AND ALL MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT.
JUN 12011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DOOR RAIL OF FRONT CAKE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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. THEMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE FRONT CAKE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMTER INSIDE COOLER.
DEC 12010PASSED1 violationDETAILS
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. 3 COMP SINK NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT AND MAINTAIN.
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