J & J Fish and Chicken
Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for other, documentation & training
2025-07-02 Pass Complaint CRITICAL 4 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR PROPPED OPEN WITH A STICK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR IF DOOR IS GOING TO BE OPEN DURING BUSINESS HOURS TO PREVENT INSECTS OR RODENTS FROM ENTERING.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, AREA UNDER GRILL; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM.
2024-11-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 2 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
2024-11-12 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection 5 ▾
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND KEEP DRY
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING & PREP AREAS
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2605858 11/04/24 NOT CORRECTED-#40-2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT...
2024-11-04 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES, FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE OF REAR MOPSINK AND WALLS AND FLYING AROUND,ON BOXES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/4/24....
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GARBAGE CORRAL IN DINING AREA & REACH IN FREEZER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAINE LINE PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT FLUSHING AND ONE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WHEN FLUSHED WATER COMES SHOOTING OUT FRONT THE LID OF TOILET BOWL AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL PANEL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING & PREP AREAS
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND KEEP DRY.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591530 3/22/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#40-2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.#45-4-903.11(A;C) : MUS...
2024-03-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint CRITICAL 16 ▾
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES, CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
BSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A GAP ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING AROUND PIPE LEADING INTO WALL UNDER REAR HAND SINK,BROKEN & MISSING WALL BASE TILES EXTERIOR OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)
MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS
OBSERVED A DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENUS MUST OFFER ONE OF THE DRINK OPTIONS ABOVE
2023-12-29 Pass License Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2023-12-15 Fail License CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED A FEW COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMTERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE / CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN SMALL GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS AS REQUIRED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED WEEDS, DEBRIS AND LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS, WALL AND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREMISES(PREP AREA, WASHROOMS,STORAGE AREA). MUST SEAL HOLES, REPLACE CEILING TILES AND GROUT THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS.
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