SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

J & J FISH & CHICKEN.

EAT. 94/100

5612 W MADISON ST · AUSTIN, CHICAGO

Last inspected February 9, 2026 · passed

Passed all 5 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since Apr 2023

INSPECTION HISTORY

FEB 9
2026
PASSED
5 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALOther
PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE

OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF SODA STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.

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

OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF LEMON PEPPER AND SUGAR NOT COVERED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORSanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.

MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 9
2025
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ITEMS ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO STORE ALL ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

APR 15
2024
PASSED
2 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED REAR OPEN WITH SCREEN DOOR IN PLACE. NOTED SCREEN DOOR NOT RODENT PROOF. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

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

OBSERVED DOOR HANDLES ON 2-DOOR COOLER STORING COLE SLAW, SAUCES, CHEES WITH MISSING HANDLES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD REPAIR.

MAY 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED

SERIOUSFood Temperature
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT STORED IN PREP COOLER. FOUND INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF CHICKEN AT 86.0F AND 55.8F. INSTRUCTED ALL TCS FOODS MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF BELOW 41.0F AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135.0F. OPERATOR VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATIONI 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

MINORFood Temperature
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED FROZEN MEAT LEFT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THAW. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO THAW TCS FOODS UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE REFRIGERATOR OR IN THE MICROWAVE AS PART OF A CONTINUOUS COOKING PROCESS.

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

OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEADS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES HOLDING CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATES MUST COMPLETE ALLERGEN TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECORDS THEREOF ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 5
2023
PASSED
0 violations

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