J & J Fish & Chicken
Troubled record — failed 7 of 16 inspections for pest activity, employee hygiene
2025-12-11 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-12-03 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 3 ▾
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE OFFICE, NEAR THE THREE COMPART...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR OIL CONTAINER,UNDERNEATH 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND ON TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA ,ALSO SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ALONG GASKETS OF 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,INSIDE OF HOT WATER TANK.2- LIVE SMALL F...
2025-11-13 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection CRITICAL 6 ▾
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
3-501.16(A:2,&B): OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND 10 CONTAINERS OF: FISH FILLETS, FISH NUGGETS, SHRIMP, CHICKEN, AND GIZZARDS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 48.2�F-52.0�F STORED INSIDE A PREVIOUSLY TAGGED THREE-DOOR COLD HOLD...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
4-301.11: OBSERVED A THREE-DOOR COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE OF UNIT WAS 52.0�F AT THIS TIME. COOLER WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUS...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF DRY INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE OFFICE, NEAR THE THREE COMPARTME...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2626745 DATED ON 11/06/2025 NOT CORRECTED: #38: 6-501.111: OBSERVED ROACH INFESTATION. STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE ROACHES AND ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. ON THE WALL ABOVE THE FREEZER CHEST I...
2025-11-06 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 7 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TO VERIFY IDENTITY. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WITH IDENTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND 10 CONTAINERS OF: FISH FILLETS, FISH NUGGETS, SHRIMP, CHICKEN, AND GIZZARDS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 48.0F-51.0F STORED INSIDE A THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING ...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED A THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE OF UNIT WAS 54.0F AT THIS TIME. COOLER WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEWED COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 41F ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF DRY INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE OFFICE, NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ET...
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE ROACHES AND ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. ON THE WALL ABOVE THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE WALL NEAR THE OIL CONTAINER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON THE WALL/PIPES/FLOOR NEAR THE COOKI...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2025-07-31 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection ▾
No violations found.
2025-07-23 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 11 ▾
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND A CONTAINER OF FRIED CHICKEN AT 89.0�F OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS $67 OF PRODUCT WORTH. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135�F...
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE THREE-DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. FISH FILETS (49.1F-51.0F), CATFISH NUGGETS (53.8F), SHRIMP (48.1F). APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT 188 WORTH OF PRODUCT. (MANAGER DI...
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THREE DOORREFRIGERATOR AT 47.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE TABLE NEAR THE THREE DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, AND ON A STICKY TRAP IN THE LOWER INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE ROACHES, 2 BIG FLIES, AND 10 SMALL FLIES. LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED: IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE PIPES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE WALLS ...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED ALL TO RESTORE HOT WATER IN PREP AREA, HANDWASHING SINKS, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/16/2024, REPORT #2609681 #37: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN AND FISH MIX. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS. #40: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE....
2024-12-24 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection 6 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN AND FISH MIX. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED LABELS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED FRYER EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOLER NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONTLINE SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2024-12-16 Fail Canvass CRITICAL 9 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO ...
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN AND FISH MIX. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED LABELS.
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NTE/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO TESTING STRIPS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED FRYER EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOLER NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONTLINE SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH EVIDENCE OF CIGARETTE ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON PREMISES IN REAR OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAY AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INFORMED SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS DUE VIOLATION NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEAN INDOO...
2023-09-25 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 7 ▾
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19: OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT ARERAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, IN AREAS SUCH AS DISHWASHING, PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN BETWEEN AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN HALLWAY, UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AREA SURROUNDING AND INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ITEMS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON VENTS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN FR...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-303.11: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
2023-09-18 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 13 ▾
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED LARGE WHITE ROUND CONTAINERS OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY THIRTY SMALL FLIES AND THREE LARGE FLIES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, IN AREAS SUCH AS SURFACE OF LARGE GREASE CONTAINER, UTILITY SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON LARGE BOTTLES OF SAUCE AND SEASONINGS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE P...
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED RED AND BLUE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED BLACK AND DEEPLY GROOVED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT ARERAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CAR...
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH THIRD COMPARTMENT CLOSET TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CI...
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND ...
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BAGS OF TRASH AND BOXES STORED ON GROUND NEXT TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED ALL TRASH AND BOXES SHALL BE STORED IN DUMPSTER SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, IN AREAS SUCH AS DISHWASHING, PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN BETWEEN AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN HALLWAY, UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AREA SURROUNDING AND INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN...
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ITEMS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED DUST ON VENTS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN FRONT PREP...
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.
2021-11-05 Pass Short Form Complaint 3 ▾
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER IN PREP AREA WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
OBSERVED TWO WET MOPS STANDING IN PREP AREA AND BROOMS NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO HANG EQUIPMENT TO ALLOW AIR DRYING AND PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN AND AROUND DOOR FRAME OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2021-09-03 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN AND AROUND DOOR FRAME OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
2021-08-27 Fail Complaint CRITICAL 11 ▾
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING PREPARATION OF TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND FISH). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
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. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR: CHICKEN (45.8F) AND FISH (47.1F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS OF FOOD PRDUCTS AT A COST OF $90. ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORIT...
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
OBSERVED CATFISH SITTING IN CONTAINER OF WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR BY REFRIGERATION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN AND AROUND DOOR FRAME OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED WATER LEAKING UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE CARDBOARD BOXES AND LITTER IN DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED OIL AND DEBRIS AROUND OIL CAN IN REAR OF RESTAURANT, OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND DIRT ON BATHROOM FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PREP TABLE, REFRIGERATOR AND CHAIRS IN REAR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
2020-12-28 Pass Canvass CRITICAL 2 ▾
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, KNOBS ARE HARD TO TURN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
BROKEN THERMOMETER FOR FRONT AND WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
2019-08-20 Pass Short Form Complaint 2 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND SHELVING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE EXIT DOOR.
2019-06-05 Pass License 1 ▾
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND SHELVING.
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