Jj Fish & Chicken

Chicago Health Dept

412 S KOSTNER AVE · WEST GARFIELD PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2020.

3 inspections on record since 2019 · Last inspected Aug 2020.

Last inspected Aug 2020. Records may not reflect current conditions.

The numbers

INSPECTIONS
3
VIOLATIONS
20
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
AUG 2020

Inspection history

AUG 6
2020
PASS 1 violation
Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BEFORE USING AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 16
2020
FAIL 16 violations 6 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ONSITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE CITY'S HEALTH FORM OR SIMILAR DOCUMENTS USED TO DEMONSTRATE COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES OR PROCEDURES ONSITE FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEA EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUPPLIES AND POST PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SINK IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL HANDWASHING SINK IN SAID AREA, WITH HOT & COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE, SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE, SINK BLOCKED BY GARBAGE CAN AND OTHER ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS, AND KEEP HAND SINK ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP OR STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SOAP & PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) COMBINED WITH VIOLATION 5-205.11

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

PERSON IN CHARGED UNABLE TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK DURING THE INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR REPORTS, AND KEEP LOG BOOK ONSITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON COUNTER IN PREP AREA. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.

Serious Sanitation
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

FOUND NO CHLORINE OR QUATERNARY TEST STRIPS ONSITE FOR 3-COMP SINK. A test kit or other device that accurately measures the concentration in MG/L of SANITIZING solutions shall be provided. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON BURNER, FRYER, GRILL, AND GYRO COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE IN REAR PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BEFORE USING AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDED COVERED RECEPTACLE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM, AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER, UNDER HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN FRONT PREP, AND IN MANAGER'S OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT MANAGER'S OFFICE, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR ORGANIZE CLUTTER, ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION ON HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 7
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

**PREMISES HAS NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-010.

Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

**PREMISES HAS NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES OR SUPPLIES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODE OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

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

OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVING UNDERNEATH THE SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

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