JAN 17
2025
PASSED
10 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JJ FISH & CHICKEN.
YOUR CALL. 49/100
7828 S WESTERN AVE · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 17, 2025 · passed
5 of 10 inspections passed, 1 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
5 passed · 4 w/ conditions · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
66
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Mar 2017
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS)
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND SODA,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE LARGE BINS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLER AT SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON DISH STORAGE RACK,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
5-205.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MISSING OVER WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,HOLE IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM LOWER WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKINESS SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT ,GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND SPIDER WEBS IN DINING AREA.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN TOILET ROOM & PREP AREA
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 : MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
JAN 102025FAILED14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 10
2025
FAILED
14 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SLOW DRAIN AT FRONT PREP AREA HAND SINK.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS)
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
observed evidence of appx. 60 or more mice droppings inside of fryer cabinet ,window ledges ,on floor under paper and food storage shelves. Must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 1/10/25.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN WALK IN COOLER AND SODA,RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER, PREP TABLES.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON 3- DOOR PREP COOLER & REACH IN FREEZER,DAMAGED FOOD STORAGE LARGE BINS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ROLLING CARTS, FRYER CABINETS,REACH IN COOLER AT SERVICE COUNTER,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS ON DISH STORAGE RACK,PREP TABLES,ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACED STAINED CEILING TILES IN DINING AREA AND MISSING OVER WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,LOOSE WALL BASES IN DINING AREA,HOLE IN WALLS WHERE NEEDED,DAMAGED CEILING NEAR FRONT WINDOW IN DINING AREA.MUST REMOVE TAPE FROM LOWER WALL BASE IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DIRT ,GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND SPIDER WEBS IN DINING AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS, DEBRIS BUILD UP AND STICKINESS SUBSTANCE FROM FLOOR IN REAR PREP AREA AND WALK IN FREEZER.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN TOILET ROOM & PREP AREA.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEES.
NOV 292023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOV 29
2023
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS PREPPING FOOD WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINING HANDSINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED REAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM DOOR TO NOT BE SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES
JUN 142023PASSED4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUN 14
2023
PASSED
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR OPEN AT THIS TIME. NOTED THE EXTERIOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR AT THE BOTTOM(GAPS & HOLES). MUST REPAIR(TIGHT FITTING) TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT DISPLAY COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK AT THE FAUCET BASE AND AT THE SPRAYER BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED THE FIXTURES IN THE WASHROOM IN NEED OF SOME CLEANING.
DEC 32021PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 3
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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 PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
WASHROOM DOOR NOT CLOSING PROPERLY. MUST REPAIR SELF CLOSING DEVICE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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JUL 152021PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 15
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AND WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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 PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED OPEN FOOD STORED IN GROCERY BAGS IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON BASES OF COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
DEC 12020PASS W/ CONDITIONS2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 1
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
2 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)(CITATION ISSUED)
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)(CITATION ISSUED)
APR 102020PASS W/ CONDITIONS10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 10
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
10 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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)
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)
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
MUST LABEL (SHAKER) FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM SOME SHELVING UNITS IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,3- DOOR PREP COOLER,PREP TABLES.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR DISH WASHING AREA AND LOBBY AREA.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REMOVE DUST BUILD UP ON CEILING FAN IN LOBBY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES IN PREP ,DISH WASHING AND MOP SINK AREAS.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MAR 142018PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
MAR 14
2018
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
OBSERVED RUSTY COOLER STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE RUST.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
OBSERVED THE WALL BEHIND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN. ALSO CLEAN FRONT WALL AROUND THE HAND SINK.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
OBSERVED THREE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELDS 1 FRONT PREP AREA, 2 REAR STORAGE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
OBSERVED NON COMPLIANCE ON IDPH FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
MAR 152017PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MAR 15
2017
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
ALL PREPARED FOODS OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED WHEN HELD OVER 24 HOURS. ALL BULK FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REMOVE ALL BOZES FROM SHELVES THROUGHOUT. CLEAN AND PAINT EXTERIORS OF DOORS TO THE WALK-IN COOLER AND FREEZER IN REAR.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN THE CABINET INTERIORS AS WELL AS THE EXTERIORS AND WHEELS OF DEEP FRYERS IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS IN REAR WHERE STAINS ARE PRESENT. CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS ROM LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT WHERE PRESENT. CLEAN AND/OR PAINT CEILING TILES WHERE DIRT AND STAINS ARE PRESENT, RE-SEAL SECTION OF WALL ABOVE MOP SINK IN REAR.
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