J & J FISH.

Chicago Health Dept

8800 S COMMERCIAL AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Dec 2013).

8 inspections on record since 2010 · Last inspected Dec 2013.

Last inspected Dec 2013. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

DEC 2013

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 6

2013

FAIL 6 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090

OBSERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 11/21/13,OSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 90 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON PREMISES THRU-OUT,N LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AREAS BEHIND FREEZER, ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, ACTIVE RODENT ENTRY POINTS AT BASE BOARD OF WALL BEHIND DOOR, ALSO OBSERVED, NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN TO ORDRD) BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ESTABLISHMENT PREVIOUSLY VIOLATED FOR NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES, ON 11/21/13,11/25/13. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

UPGRADED,SEE VIOLATION#14,

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOLER ETC NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL ALL OF EQUIPMENT THRU OUT PREMISES.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THRU OUT PREMISES..MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED.DIRTY MOP WATER,BUCKET IN PREP AREA,DIRTY DEEP FRYERS IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN UNUSED DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE.COVER OPEN GREASE BUCKETS.

NOV 25

2013

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.EVIDENCE OF RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.52 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR HAND SINK,UNDER BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE,AND 61-ON TOP OF CARDBOARD ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYERS,AND COOLER IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

Serious Documentation & Training

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE FRIED CHICKEN,PIZZA PUFFS. PERSON ON DUTY CANNOT PROVIDE AT THIS TIME A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOLER ETC NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED.DIRTY MOP WATER,BUCKET IN PREP AREA,DIRTY DEEP FRYERS IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN UNUSED DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE.COVER OPEN GREASE BUCKETS.

NOV 21

2013

FAIL 8 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

Serious Other

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE IT BEEF, FRIED CHICKEN,ETC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

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

OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.NO HOT WATER AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOLER,ETC NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE UNDER MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

Minor Food Temperature

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

NO THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED.DIRTY MOP WATER,BUCKET IN PREP AREA,DIRTY DEEP FRYERS IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN UNUSED DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE.COVER OPEN GREASE BUCKETS.

NOV 16

2012

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN OF GREASE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NO CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER LAST SINK COMP AT 3-COMP SINK.

JUN 6

2011

PASS 6 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.OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON THE UPRIGHT FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR

Minor Sanitation

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

All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FRYER DOORS, AND COOLERS AND COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, ALSO DEFROST BOX FREEZER IN REAR CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP PUMPS.

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 repairCLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR.

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.CHANGE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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 AND CLEAN OTHER SHIELDS.

Minor Sanitation

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

Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED

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OCT 28

2010

PASS · 0 violations

OCT 25

2010

FAIL 3 violations

Serious Sanitation

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.34- WE STILL OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND WATER ON FLOORS OF COMMON USE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/CORRECT WATER SOURCE. ALSO,35- MUST STILL SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE/CONDUITS.

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. OBSERVED SECTION OF WALL IN BASEMENT NEED REPAIR,MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STILL COMPLETE REMOVING UNSUED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE.

JUL 27

2010

FAIL 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE

FOUND NO HOT WATER AT ANY SINK ON THE PREMISES PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #64656-11

Serious Sanitation

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

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #159017 DATED 07-08-09 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33/1- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. 34/1- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND IN BASEMENT-MUST FIND SOURCE OF WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELIMINATE. 35/1- MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS. MUST CLEAN VENT IN TOILET ROOM. 38/1- MUST FIX LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMP. SINK.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REPLACE TORN/DAMAGED DOOR ON CHEST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE MOP SINK FROM 3-COMP. SINK IN REAR AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET IN TOILET ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES IN REAR-IF CLEANING DOES NOT REMOVE RUST AND STAINS MUST PAINT SHELVING.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES/VENTS. REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL TILES AND WALL BASE THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AND WHEREVER NEEDED AND CLEAN-REMOVE DEAD BUGS FROM SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM REAR AND BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHERS.

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