J & J FISH.
6659 S DAMEN AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 30 inspections. 35 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 232026PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violationsDETAILS
No drain board provided to 3-comp sink, instructed to install.
No sanitizer test strips available on site for 3-comp sink utensils washing. instructed to obtain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005.
MAR 132025FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-202.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR AND GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF DOOR IN LOBBY.
3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BINS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
4-101.19 : MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND MISSING LOCK WHICH IS LEAVING A HOLE POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
4-101.19 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER FILTER.
5-205.15 : MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR.
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND MOP SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED .
8-404.13(B:4) Inspector Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590243 2/28/24 NOT CORRECTED-#36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS/SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BINS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#43- 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. #47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
MAR 62025FAILED11 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN-55.6F-54.2F INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.30LBS. RAW CHICKEN TENDERS-45.9F IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.17LBS. PIZZA PUFFS-47.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.57 LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 55.6F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND SAUCE & BREAD STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/6/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BINS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND MISSING LOCK WHICH IS LEAVING A HOLE POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER FILTER.
MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND MOP SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED .
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590243 2/28/24 NOT CORRECTED-#36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS/SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BINS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#43- 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. #47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
FEB 282024PASS W/ CONDITIONS14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS/SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BINS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
MUST ELEVATE FOOD PRODUCT OFF OF FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS.
OBSERVED NO LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES.
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 192023PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED 50lbs OF PRECOOKED CHICKEN INSIDE WASH TUBS ON THE COUNTER TOP AT IMPROPER TEMPS BETWEEN 81.5F TO 111.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURE CHICKEN AT COST OF $350. DID NOT OBSERVED ANY TEMPERATURE LOGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION #7-38-005.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF AT THE BOTTOM. MUST BE TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT FOR EMPLOYEE(COOK) IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SHELVING OF THE COOLERS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
OBSERVED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58: ALLERGEN TRAINING) STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2560823 DATE 7-15-22. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUE #7-42-090.
JUL 152022PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE ON SITE WITH A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND COOKED (CHICKEN 207F). PERSON IN CHARGE MUST BE PRESENT DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORTIY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN 207F). A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE IN 3-COMARTMENT SINK AT 69.8F (APPROXIMATELY 5LBS, $46 ), RAW TILAPA STORED IN BIN ON FLOOR NEAR DISHWASHING AREA AT 61.2F (APPROXIMATELY 10LBS, $33). INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING AT 41F OR BELOW. STAFF DISCARDED AND DENATURED BOTH ITEMS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
OBSERVED RAW SHRIMP IMPROPERLY THAWING IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, REFRIGERATION OR DURING COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG WALL NEAR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED BOXES STORED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VERIFICATION OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN VERIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
OBSERVED KID'S MENU WITH POP AS ONLY BEVERAGE OPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BEVERAGE OPTION OR PROVIDE BEVERAGE WITH 130 CALORIES OR LESS.
APR 72022PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
2-402.11: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
3-304.14: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
4-903.11(A;C): OBSERVED SINGLE SERVIC ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
4-602.13: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-501.12: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.11: OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
2-102.13: OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
2-102.13 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAR 312022FAILED19 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
OBSERVED NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY OR VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD (FISH 138.F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES THAT WERE NOT SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES OR MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM 87.7F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 100F WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C)CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVIC ARTICLES NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
OBSERVED NO DRAINBOARD FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOR PROPER AIR DRYING OF FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, HOLDING UNITS, FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE FAUCET ON HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE BROKEN ON WASHROO DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
NOV 22021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES THAT WERE NOT SIGNED BY EMPLOYEES OR MANAGEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT EMPLOYEES AND MANAGEMENT MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A BODILY FLUIDS/BIOHAZARD CLEAN UP KIT AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED UNLABELED CHEMICAL BOTTLE STORED OVER RAW CHICKEN BEING CLEANED IN 3 COMDPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE CHEMICAL BOTTLE, LABEL THE BOTTLE AND STORE SEPARATELY FROM ANY FOOD TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR/BREADING FOR CHICKEN AND FISH NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL CONTAINER WITH COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
OBSERVED STICKY STRIP HANGING FROM CEILING NEAR FRONT COUNTER SERVING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
OBSERVED TORN/DAMAGED AND DIRTY RUBBER GASKET ON DOORS REACH PREP COOLERS NEAR FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE GASKET.
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED A MALE EMPLOYEE WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
MAR 112021PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE SEE #2.
WE OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PIC ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAION CERTIFICATE. COOKED CHICKEN AT 130.0F PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012
WE OBSERVED APPROX 20-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX STORED ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 130.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT (TCS) FOODS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $35.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.
OBSERVED 1-LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW PERCH FISH AND 1- LARGE PAN OF RAW CATFISH AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPARTURES OF 64.0F AND 65.0F STORED ON FLOOR BEING UNTHAWED UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 40-LBS OF FISH WAS REMOVED BY PIC AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $65.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 CONSOLATED VIOLATION
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX STORED ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYERS AND PANS OF RAW FISH STORED ON FLOORS UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES. INSRUCTED NOT TO SORE ANY FOODS ON FLOORS OF ESTABLISHMENT OR REUSE INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LIDS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GARBAGE TRASH INSIDE DUMPSTER AND LIDS CLOSED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-COS.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED
OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT
JAN 282021PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
JAN 132020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
Inspector Comments: iolation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP COOLERS.
Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 32020FAILED17 violations6 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION-NO CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS READY TO EAT FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN,COLE SLAW,FISH.ETC).CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 11:45 A.M.MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
Violation Codes: 2-102.14(O) Inspector Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
iolation Codes: 5-204.11 Inspector Comments: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF APPX. 4LBS. AT 64.8F PRECOOKED CHICKEN LEGS AND THIGHS IN A PLASTIC BUSS PAN ON LOWER SHELF OF ROLLING CART,A 1LB. PLASTIC BOTTLE OF CHEESE SAUCE IN HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 77.9F IN PREP AREA.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.APPX.5LBS. $22.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF APPX. 40LBS. PRECOOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE OF 2- BROWN BOXES INSIDE OF 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER RANGING FROM 52.7F-116.6F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 40LBS. $70.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
Violation Codes: 3-501.17 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED COLE SLAW IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE AND DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND BOTTLES WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF LAST FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR BEHIND ALL FRYERS,ON FLOOR NEXT TO AND BEHIND TOILET.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 1/3/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED LOOSE DOOR SWEEP ON REAR DOOR ALONG BOTTOM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS INSIDE OF SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PREP COOLERS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET NECK ON MOP SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR ADJACENT TO FOOD STORAGE AREA.
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FLOUR BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND FRYER CABINETS.
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 252019PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SHLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
OBSERVED COLE SLAW IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE AND DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NOV 182019FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010
NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FRONT SERVICE AREA WHERE SLUSHIES ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL WITH HOT AND COLD WATER, DRYING PROVISIONS AND SOAP OR REMOVE SHLUSHY MACHINE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
OBSERVED COLE SLAW IN INDIVIDUAL CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. READY TO EAT TCS FOODS SHALL BE LABELED WITH A PREPARE AND DISCARD DATE NO MORE THAN 7 DAYS IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY(DISH WASHING AREA 15, REAR DRY STORAGE AREA 15, TOILET ROOM FLOOR AND UNDER THE HAND WASHING SINK 20). PREMISES SHALL BE MAINTAINED FREE OF RODENTS AND PESTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(a)
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
FEB 72018PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
TORN INTERIOR RUBBER DOOR GASKETS AT PREP COOLER AND AT REAR UPRIGHT COOLER. INSTD TO REPLACE GASKETS AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING, TAPE IS PROHIBITED.
EXCESSIVE GREASE ON WHEELS OF FRYERS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 12017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU-OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FILL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND GAS METER.
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
JUN 192017FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED 1/2"GAP UNDER DOOR, ALSO THE MAIN DOOR BOTTOM IS RUSTED OUT IN SEVERAL SPOTS, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OBSERVED ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR NEED CLEANING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOOR NOT CLEAN IN REAR STORAGE AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER AND AROUND ALL STORAGE UNITS, BEHIND COOLERS, AND FREEZERS.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES THRU OUT, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. ALSO FILL HOLE IN WALL BEHIND THE GAS METER.
OBSERVED THE FRONT PREP AREA LIGHT SHIELD BROKEN, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
MAR 22016PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN IN 2-DR COOLER STORED BELOW AND AROUND CONTAINERS OF RAW CHICKEN AND FISH ALSO OBSERVED BREAD FOR ITALIAN BEEF SANDWICHES STORED NEXT TO A CONTAINER OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS IN SMALL REFRIGERATOR OF PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
CLEAN/SANITIZE EXTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS AT REAR AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF SAME.
CLEAN FLOORS AT DEEP FRYERS AND AT REAR OF FOOD DEBRIS.
LEAK AT PLUMBING UNDER EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK IN PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
OCT 62015PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF FRYERS, INCLUDING WHEELS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION. FAUCET HANDLES OF EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
SPLASHGUARD MISSING INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PROVIDE SAME.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTD TO PROVIDE PROPER REQUIREMENTS.
MAR 202014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS IN BETWEEN FRYER (SIDES), DRY STORAGE, CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT AND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. STOCK ON FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR.
JAN 302014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/FREEZERS IN BETWEEN FRYER (SIDES), DRY STORAGE, CONTAINERS, AND STORAGE SHELVES NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THRU-OUT UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING LINE. STOCK ON FLOOR ELEVATE 6 INCHES.
MAR 62013PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL BULK FOOD ITEM CONTAINERS. (SALT,FLOUR,ETC)
DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE CONTAINERS AND THERE LIDS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE HEAVILY SOILED RUBBER GASKETS AT PREP COOLER ACROSS FROM COOK LINE OR REPLACE. MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE EXTERIOR LID OF THE GREASE TRAP AND REPAINT. ALSO, REMOVE RUST FROM THE SHELVING UNITS AND THE FAN GUARDS IN WALK IN COOLER AND REPAINT.
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL REACH IN COOLERS,INTERIOR OF FRYERS AND THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO CLEAN DOOR TO STORAGE AREA AND EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND REPAINT. MUST REMOVE HEAVY DIRT,FINGER PRINTS,FOOD SPILLS AND OTHER DEBRIS.
REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST REPAIR BROKEN VENTILATION IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM.
MAY 292012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
PROVIDE SPLASHGUARD INBETWEEN EXPOSED HANDSINK AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET NOT CLEAN. CLEAN SAME
PROVIDE THERMOMETER IN PREP COOLER.
NOV 12011PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS.
REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER EXPOSED SINK.
USE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING COLESLAW.
JAN 52011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA AND ABOVE UTENSIL STORAGE SHELF IN REAR.
REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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