JACK'S FISH CHICKEN & MORE.
1116 S KEDZIE AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Failed 2 of 10 inspections. 5 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 192016FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1445309 DATED APRIL 27,2015 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: 32-MUST REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE PREP COOLERS. 36-MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. 45-ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND MAINTAIN.
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FRYERS.
FOUND THE CEILING TILES AND VENTS IN THE PREP AREA NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, REMOVE THE DIRT/DUST BUILD UP AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR.
MAY 72015PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violationsDETAILS
MUST REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE PREP COOLERS ALONG THE COOK LINE.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER.
MUST INSTALL A SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE FOR THE WASHROOM DOOR.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
APR 272015FAILED15 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO HOT WATER PRESSURE OR TEMPERED WATER IS AVAILABLE AT THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO PROPERLY WASH HANDS. MUST MAINTAIN THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK AT ALL TIMES AND PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA IS NOT MAINTAINED CLEAN. OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GREASE ON THE TOP AND SIDES OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ALSO, OBSERVED EXCESSIVE GARBAGE AND LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA AROUND THE GREASE DUMPSTER AND BACK DOOR OF THE RESTAURANT. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THIS AREA AT ALL TIMES. ALSO, OBSERVED THE GARBAGE DUMPSTER LIDS OPEN. MUST CLOSE THE DUMPSTER LIDS WHEN NOT IN USE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (ITALIAN BEEF AT 183.2F) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ALSO, NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATES ARE POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT FROM 5/19/14 WAS NOT POSTED AND VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION SUMMART REPORT AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-010B.
MUST LABEL AND DATE PREPARED FOODS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE DOORS OF THE PREP COOLERS. ALSO, THE CHEST FREEZER DOOR IS BROKEN. MUST REPAIR. OBSERVED KNIVES STORED IN BETWEEN THE COOLER AND COUNTERTOP. MUST STORE KNIVES PROPERLY IN A KNIFE RACK.
DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: HANDLES OF THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK, INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLERS, EXTERIOR OF THE STEAM TABLE BETWEEN THE DEEP FRYERS AND GRILL, INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE, WIRE STORAGE RACKS, INTERIOR OF THE TOASTER OVEN, MEAT SLICER, VENTILATION FAN COVER FOR THE WASHROOM, FAN GUARDS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER EQUIPMENT AND AROUND WALLS.
REPLACE THE BASEBOARD WHERE MISSING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPAIR THE BASEBOARD AND WALLS IN THE WASHROOM. REPLACE WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. REPLACE THE MISSING THE DOOR KNOBS FOR THE REAR FIRE DOOR TO SEAL OPENINGS.
MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR THE LIGHTS INSIDE OF THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING NEAR THE REAR EXIT DOOR.
MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT THE ICE MACHINE. THE SPRAY NOZZLE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FALLS BELOW THE FLOOD RIM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPLACE OR PROVIDE A HOOK TO KEEP THE NOZZLE ABOVE THE FLOOD RIM LEVEL. GYRO SPIT MUST BE STORED BENEATH THE VENTILATION HOOD.
MUST PROVIDE VISIBLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF ALL OF THE PREP COOLERS.
OBSERVED BOXES OF FRENCH FRIES AND FISH STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER. MUST STORE ALL FOOD 6" OFF OF THE FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES MUST SHOW PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 192014PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURES SUCH AS: 10lbs OF RAW CHICKEN AT 55.1F IN A BUCKET UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK. ALSO FOUND 15LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN AT 75.6F IN PAN IN THE PREP AREA, 2LBS OF CHOP STEAK AT 80.6F ON THE PREP TABLE. NO TEMPERATURE LOG. TOTAL COST WAS $200 FOR ALL FOODS THAT WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005(A)
NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,BURGERS,ITALIAN BEEF AND FISH. A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE, IN CORNERS AND UNDER SHELVING IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS, WATER AND GREASE.
NOTED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AND IN THE TOILET ROOM AT THE TOILET WATER LINE.
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NOV 52013PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
THE AIR TEMPERATURE TAKEN OF THE PREP COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA WAS FOUND AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE,THE READING WAS 66.9F,WHICH HAD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED IN COOLER,THE UNIT WILL BE TAGGED AND MUST FAX A LETTER FOR TAG REMOVAL WHEN THE COOLER IS REPAIRED FAX# 312-746-4240 ATTENTION,SUPERVISOR CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
INTERNAL TEMPERATURES TAKEN OF POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS INSIDE PREP COOLER RANGE FROM 53.3F TO 70.8F,FOOD ITEMS ARE SLICED TOMATOES,SLICED ONIONS,SLICED CUCUMBERS,STEAK,HAMBURGER PATTIES,CHEESE,GYRO SAUCE,AND MAYO,ALL FOOD ITEMS WERE DENATURED AND DESTROYED AT THIS TIME BY MANAGER,TOTAL WEIGHT 26.5LBS AND TOTAL COST 39.50 CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) CITATION ISSUED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA UNDERNEATH TABLE
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL REACH-IN COOLERS IN THE REAR AND FRONT PREP AREA OF FOOD DEBRIS ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILB-UP,ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF ALL DEEP FRYERS AND DEFROST THE CHEST FREEZER IN THE FRONT PREP AREA,HAS HEAVY ICE BUILD-UP
FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING IN THE REAR PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA AND SOME MISSING COVING AT WALL BASE INSIDE WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES ALSO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT,HAS GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP
MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT BULB AT VENTILATION OVER STOVE
MUST REPAIR SMALL WATER LEAK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR OF PREMISES
MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE 3 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AND INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER ALSO THE PREP COOLER AT FRONT PREP AREA
JAN 52012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER.
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND MAINTAIN.
CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN BETWEEN MOP SINK AND HOT WATER TANK AND MAINTAIN.
REMOVE DUST FROM FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS, STORE UPWARD TO DRY, NOT IN MOP BUCKET.
MAR 22011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PREVIOUS VIOLATION WAS CORRECTED FROM FEB. 2010. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS AND MAINTAINED.
MUST PROVIDE THREE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZING.
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS. STORE UPWARD TO DRY, NOT IN MOP BUCKET.
INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOP; STORE WITH HANDLE UP OR OUTSIDE OF MACHINE IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
OCT 12010PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. [PREPARING/SERVING CHICKEN, SALADS, ETC..]. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 SERIOUS.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean and sanitize the sink after it is soiled by food handlers breading foods.
Inspector Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Clean off the cooking equipment of grease buildup.
FEB 12010PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. Clean and sanitize the sink after it is soiled by food handlers breading foods.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. Clean off the cooking equipment of grease buildup.
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