SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JJ FISH CHICKEN & MOMO'S STEAK.

BEAT. 42/100

6201 S ASHLAND AVE · WEST ENGLEWOOD, CHICAGO

Last inspected December 20, 2016 · passed

Failed 3 of 7 inspections. 2 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
7
3 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 3 failed
VIOLATIONS
34
includes 2 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Jun 2012

INSPECTION HISTORY

DEC 20
2016
PASSED
1 violation
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLES.

DEC 6
2016
FAILED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND DRY STORAGE SHELF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

SERIOUSSanitation
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1592081 ON 12/23/15 NOT CORRECTED: 35 - STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. 41 - CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. (SODA FOUNTAIN, REACH IN COOLER, OIL DISPENSORY, ETC.) ADVISED TO CLEAN OR REMOVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORD OF COMPLETION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: TOP OF STOVE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DUST ON HANGING MENU BOARD ABOVE THE PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE CEILING SUPPLY VENTS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.

DEC 23
2015
PASSED
7 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBERVERD FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WHEELS, SIDES, EXTERIOR, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINETS, LEGS, WHEELS, OF EQUIPMENT/TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. (SODA FOUNTAIN, REACH IN COOLER, OIL DISPENSORY, ETC.) ADVISED TO CLEAN OR REMOVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS. ADVISED SANITATION BUCKET NEEDED FOR ALL WIPING CLOTHS.

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORD OF COMPLETION.

DEC 15
2015
FAILED
10 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
SERIOUSFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

OBSERVED RAW FISH AND SHRIMP STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD (ONIONS) IN WALK IN COOLER. OSERVED RAW BEEF PATTIES STORED ABOVE CHEESE AND CONDIMENTS, READY TO EAT FOODS. CDI. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A

CRITICALPest Activity
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

OBSERVED APPX 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CABINETS, UNDER SODA MACHINE, UNDER TABLE IN REAR. 10 LIVE FLIES FOUND IN REAR NEAR GREASE DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020

SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERT FOOD MANAGER ON SITE ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, FISH, SHRIMP, BEEF,ETC) CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND WIRE RACKS OF WALKIN COOLER. ALUMINIUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME TO A SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND CLEANABLE. CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

OBERVERD FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WHEELS, SIDES, EXTERIOR, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINETS, LEGS, WHEELS, OF EQUIPMENT/TABLES.EXTERIOR OF TRASH CONTAINERS AND MOP SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

OBSERVED DUST, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORPlumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

OBSERVED LEAK ON FAUCET, AND ON PLUMBING BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADVISED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME

MINORSanitation
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. (SODA FOUNTAIN, REACH IN COOLER, OIL DISPENSORY, ETC.) ADVISED TO CLEAN OR REMOVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS. ADVISED SANITATION BUCKET NEEDED FOR ALL WIPING CLOTHS

MINOROther
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORD OF COMPLETION

DEC 9
2013
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
5 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED

NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,FISH, SHRIMP AND COLE SLAW) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.

MINORSanitation
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER OF DEBRIS AND SPILLS.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR DETACHED FROM WALL. REPAIR SAME.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

LEAK AT PIPING UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. REPAIR SAME.

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JUN 27
2012
PASSED
2 violations
DETAILS
MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS & WHEELS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 25
2012
FAILED
3 violations
DETAILS
SERIOUSOther
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET NOT ABLE TO REACH EACH COMPARTMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET ABLE TO REACH EACH COMPARTMENT TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.

MINORSanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS & WHEELS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.

MINORSanitation
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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