SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

J J FISH & CHICKEN.

BEAT. 48/100

7908 S HALSTED ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected November 15, 2024 · passed

Failed an inspection 1 year ago. 9 critical violations on the cumulative record. Recent enough to matter.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
2 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since Jan 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 15
2024
PASSED
11 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

must repair or replace leaky faucet at front hand sink.

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,CRACKED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PIPES ON REAR & FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS,CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER,LEGS OF PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS ON OVERHEAD DISH RACK AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

NOV 7
2024
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

must repair or replace leaky faucet at front hand sink.

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS RAW FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. TILIPIA-46.0F.3LBS. CAT FISH TAILS-45.0F.2LBS. PERCH-46.2F .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 15LBS. $95.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

MINOROther
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 5- 8 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,ON BOXES AND IN TOILET ROOM . RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,CRACKED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PIPES ON REAR & FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS,CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER,LEGS OF PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS ON OVERHEAD DISH RACK AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562169 8/15/22 NOT CORRECTED:#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER.#53-6-501.19 : : MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA #55-.6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

AUG 15
2022
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector Comments: MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA AND DAMAGED WALL NEAR REAR HAND SINK.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

JUN 19
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
18 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH,CHICKEN,ITALIAN BEEF,ETC).MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

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PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

SERIOUSOther
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

OBSERVED NO DATE MARKINGS ON TCS FOODS BEING HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE OF COOLERS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX."3/4-1" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM GRILL TABLE SHELF.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM MICROWAVE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES.,GRILL.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPLACE MISSING RING ON SPRAYER TO HOLD SPRAYER TO FILL UP 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER AND POOLING WATER ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER.

MINORSanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

JAN 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A PROCEDURE AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH THICK ENCRUSTED GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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