OCT 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JJ FISH & CHICKEN.
BEAT. 42/100
5500 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected October 15, 2025 · passed with conditions
Failed 4 of 16 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
9 passed · 3 w/ conditions · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
64
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
15 YEARS
since Mar 2010
INSPECTION HISTORY
NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD ITEM FOR CUSTOMER WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS WHILE TRANSFERING FRIED CHICKEN WINGS INTO PANS FOR SERVICE. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $150 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO BLACK CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 48.3F-53.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT $200 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OR PEPPERS NOT COVERED ON THE TABLE WITH THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP/SERIVCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. WALLS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS. THE FLOORS: INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR THE MOP SINK, SURROUND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 232021FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 23
2021
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORES FROM REPORT DATED 09/01/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER FOR FRYING BASKETS IN PREP AREA AND COOKWARE STORAGE IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL. #49 OSBERVED ACCUMULATION OF FLOUR ON SHELVING INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER AND ACCUMULATION OF OILS AND DUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. ICE BUILD UP INSIDE STANDING FREEZER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53 EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST REPAIR SPRING TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
SEP 12021PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 1
2021
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISH AREA OR WASHROOM, MUST PROVIDE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER FOR FRYING BASKETS IN PREP AREA AND COOKWARE STORAGE IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OSBERVED ACCUMULATION OF FLOUR ON SHELVING INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER AND ACCUMULATION OF OILS AND DUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. ICE BUILD UP INSIDE STANDING FREEZER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST REPAIR SPRING TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING.
APR 22020PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS That CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER-TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED
OBSERVED MULTIPLE MOUSE TRAPS UNCOVERED AND IN PLACE THROUGHPUT FRONT PREP AREA, OFFICE, TOILET ROOM, AND NEAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT BAIT STATIONS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEES THAT ARE IN PLACE. MUST NOT PROVIDE PEST CONTROL FOR FACILITY.CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015. NO CITATION ISSUED.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS ONLY IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. MUST MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES STORED STACKED UP IN REAR PREP NEAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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AUG 282017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 28
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE REAR STORAGE SHEVLING TO REMOVE GREASE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
NOTED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.
MAR 182016PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violationsDETAILS
MAR 18
2016
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violationsDETAILS
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH, AND ITALIAN BEEF SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUSR REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINH,HAS RUST ON GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA
LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED
MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA
OCT 242014PASSED6 violationsDETAILS
OCT 24
2014
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND NOT CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DOOR JAMS AND GASKETS OF ALL COOLERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,ROLLING CART,ALL SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,UNUSED FRYER.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON LEDGE OF OIL DRAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN COOLER
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ON PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER TRIM IN LOBBY AND UPPER WALL DAMAGED IN PREP AREA
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES FOR EMPLOYEES NO OPEN TOE SHOES.
OCT 172014FAILED7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OCT 17
2014
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING OUT OF OPENING IN LOWER WALL BASE IN FRONT PREP AREA ,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,ON FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES ON SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/17/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND NOT CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DOOR JAMS AND GASKETS OF ALL COOLERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,ROLLING CART,ALL SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,UNUSED FRYER.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON LEDGE OF OIL DRAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN COOLER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ON PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER TRIM IN LOBBY AND UPPER WALL DAMAGED IN PREP AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES FOR EMPLOYEES NO OPEN TOE SHOES.
SEP 172013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
SEP 17
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THSM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN ENTIRE HOOD AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. ALSO DEFORST AND CLEAN INSIDE THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AREA, OUTSIDE GROUND AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
MAY 232013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAY 23
2013
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THSM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.
MAR 222012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAR 22
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Inspector Comments: Walls in storage area and walk-in unit not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Inspector Comments: Utility sink not maintained or operated. Instructed to install backflow device or remove hose and cut threads from faucet.
MAR 142012FAILED2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 14
2012
FAILED
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(NO MAP & LICENSE)ALSO 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED,DOOR OF SHED NOT RODENT PROOFED & FRONT DOOR OF RESTAURANT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE DOCUMENTS FOR LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED
The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GROUND AT GREASE CONTAINER COVERED WITH GREASE & FOOD DEBRI .MUST REMOVE & CLEAN GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.
AUG 182011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
AUG 18
2011
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in storage area and walk-in unit not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Utility sink not maintained or operated. Instructed to install backflow device or remove hose and cut threads from faucet.
AUG 112011FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
AUG 11
2011
FAILED
5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Mice dropping noted along wallbase west side and north west corner-approximately 25 and in east corner near toilet room-approximately 5 mice droppings. Instructed to remove mice droppings, detail clean and sanitize all areas. Must also rodent proof rear exit door at bottom to prevent rodent insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
Cooking equipment, coolers, walk-in units, storage shelves and unused equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all equipment and properly cover all unused equipment.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Walls in storage area and walk-in unit not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Utility sink not maintained or operated. Water hose connected to utility sink without backflow device. Instructed to install backflow device or remove hose and cut threads from faucet.
MAR 172010PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 17
2010
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ENTIRE HOOD AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AREA, OUTSIDE GROUND AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM, AND MUST ALSO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
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