JJ FISH.
1861 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Failed 3 of 18 inspections. 8 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
OCT 242024PASSED8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF POP COOLER,STORAGE RACK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN VESTIBULE.
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
AUG 152022PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT
AUG 82022FAILED10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 61.2F INSIDE OF A LARGE BLACK BUSS PAN INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $8.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 16 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/2022.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND TORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELF ABOVE REAR STOVE.
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED A GAS STOVE CONNECTED IN REAR PREP AREA MISSING A VENTILATION HOOD DUCTED TO EXTERIOR OF BUILDING .MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR DISCONNECT AND REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN SAME AREA.
JUL 242020PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLE,FRYER CART,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.
Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
JUL 172020FAILED15 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS APPX. 3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN LEGS & TIGHS AT 68.3F-109.4F AND 6LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 93.6F IN 2- LARGE SEPERATE BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS SITTING ON COUNTER TOP.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 9LBS. $23.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS APPX. 120LBS. COLE SLAW RANGING FROM 46.5F-59.0F IN 2OZ. CONTAINERS IN 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER(PLASTIC BLACK BINS WITH LIDS) AND IN STYROFOAM TRAYS PILED UP ON REAR PREP TABLES .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 120LBS. $300.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.
OBSERVED A 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 52.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CONTAINERS,BOXES,DISHES AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND IN TOILET ROOM ALSO. APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/17/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLE,FRYER CART,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,GAP ON BOTH SIDES AT LOWER WALL AT REAR DOOR.
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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SEP 62019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violationsDETAILS
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND THE REAR STORAGE RACKS WITH FOIL ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG UP FOR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 302019FAILED11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOUND THE REAR STORAGE RACKS WITH FOIL ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED FOR SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG UP FOR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 112017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AT 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE FRYERS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CREVICES/HOLES ON WALL UNDER THE REAR EXIT DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 182015PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FISH STORED IN THE REAR LARGE BOX FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS(ZIP LOCK). ALSO FRONT COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
OBSERVED THE RESTROOM WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA.
OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
JUL 312014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABLED,(FLOUR,CORN MEAL,ETC.INSTRUCTED LABLE ALL CONTAINERS.ALSO LABLE PREPED AND COOKED CHICKEN IN COOLERS.
LOWER WALL NEAR BASEBOARD AT SHELVING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON FLOORS AFTER USE.MUST INVERT MOPS AFTER EACH USE.
DEC 52013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
LIGHT SHIELD NEEDED IN 2-DOOR REFRIGERATOR AT FRONT. MUST PROVIDE.
CLEAN EXHAUST FANS INSIDE REFRIGERATORS WHERE NECESSARY.
JAN 82013PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIORS EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS, CANOPY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, KNIFE RACK IN REAR, EXPOSED HAND SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA, EXTERIOR OF DEEP FREEZER IN REAR, AND EXTERIORS OF ALL LARGE BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN WALLS, DOORS, AND CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES. CLEAN ALL UNCLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS. SEAL CRACK IN UPPER SECTION OF WALL BY REAR EXIT DOOR.
REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR.
REPLACE BROKEN LID ON TOILET IN WASHROOM.
JAN 42012PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
SINGLE-SERVICE UTENSILS MUST BE STORED IN A MANNER WHERE HANDLES ARE ONLY TOUCHED WHEN DISPENSING TO CUSTOMERS.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR CABINETS OF ALL DEEP FRYERS(USED AND UNUSED), SIDES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, EXTERIORS & INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL STORAGE SHELVES THROUGHOUT, EXPOSED HAND SINK, 3 COMPARTMENT & MOP SINK SINK IN REAR PREP AREA, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, AND MICROWAVE OVEN.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT. REPAIR SECTIONS OF FLOOR THAT ARE NOT LEVEL
CLEAN AND/OR PAINT WALLS THROUGHOUT. SEAL LOOSE & REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL COVE & BASEBOARDS IN BOTH FOOD PREP AREAS. SMOOTH CHIPPING PAINT FROM DOOR FRAMES AND RE-PAINT SAME. CLEAN WINDOWS AND GLASS FRAMES UPON ENTRY INTO ESTABLISHMENT.
REPLACE LIGHT IN REACH-IN FREEZER WITH A SHATTER-PROOF BULB.
ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
APR 182011PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS
FOOD HANDLER FOUND NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT AT TIME OF INVESTIGATION.
DEC 142010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
NOV 82010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA.
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS, FRYERS, FRYER CABINETS, COOLERS, FREEZERS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER EXPOSED SINK. CLEAN ALL CEILING VENTS. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN FRONT PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS.
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