R.J. SANDWICH FISH & CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

1938 E 95TH ST · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2019.

10 inspections on record since 2011 · Last inspected Jul 2019.

Last inspected Jul 2019. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUL 2019

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 15

2019

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

2-501.11 OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROCEDURE NOR ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE. OBSERVED GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

JUL 8

2019

FAIL 14 violations 4 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

4-602.11(B-E) OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE OR REPLACE. OBSERVED GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER WITH MINOR FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETER INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 5 LARGE LIVE FLIES FLYING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND LANDING ON THE SINGLE SERVICE CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE LIVE LARGE FLIES ACTIVITY AND INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD FOOD CONTAINERS THAT THE LARGE FLIES LANDED ON. MANAGER DISCARDED FOOD CONTAIANERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

2-402.11 OBSERVED THE COOK WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT OR A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

4-904.11 OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS NOT INVERTED. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVES INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A SHELF LINER IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD FOR SHELVES LINING. ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) OBSERVED UNDER THE FLAT TOP GRILL AND INTERIOR OF THE FRYER WITH ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

5-203.13 OBSERVED THE UTILITY SINK REMOVED AND NO FUNCTION UTILITY SINK ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO RE-INSTALL UTILITY SINK.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF THE GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM WITH ACCUMULATED DIRT DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-301.14 OBSERVED VENT MISSING FROM THE FAN LOCATED IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 OBSERVED ONE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

NOV 14

2017

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE UNDER MICROWAVE, DRY STORAGE CONTAINER,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

LEAKY PIPE CONNECTION UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK.MUST REPAIR.

NOV 7

2017

FAIL 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

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

EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL ON PREMISES. 18 MICE DROPPINGS AROUND HOT WATER TANK IN REAR, 12 MICE DROPPINGS ON TOP OF PAPER BAGS,STORAGE TABLE AROUND DRY STORAGE, ( FLOUR,ETC), 9 -DROPPINGS UNDER MOP SINK.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Serious Other

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

UPON INSPECTION NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED, ( PREPARING SANDWICHES, BEEF,ETC). SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

Minor Sanitation

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

SHELVES UNDER PREP TABLE UNDER MICROWAVE, DRY STORAGE CONTAINER,INSIDE WALK IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NO WATER AT MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR.

APR 25

2017

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 6 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED,OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF,GYROS,AND CHICKEN,SERIOUS VIOLATION,7-38-012

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP,INSTRCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN FOOD PREP AREA ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA OF GREASE AND FOOD BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

MUST REPAIR THE FAUCET NECK AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET

Minor Sanitation

FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED

MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE AT FOOD PREP AREA

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JUL 15

2016

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE WALL BASE COVE LOOSE AROUND THE WALL IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BOTTOM PIPE AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

JUL 8

2016

FAIL 10 violations

Serious Documentation & Training

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

NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED OR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HAVE A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER ONSITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN,HOT DOGS,HAMBURGER AND ITALIAN BEEF ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Serious Employee Hygiene

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

NOTED PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS STILL NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537990 DATE 5/13/15:(33)DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS.(35)CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP.(42)FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE IN PREP AREA.(45) MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINMING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

NOTED FOODS STORED IN #10 CANS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE WALK IN FREEZER TO REMOVE GREASE,SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Minor Sanitation

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED THE WALL BASE COVE LOOSE AROUND THE WALL IN COOLER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

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

NOTED A LEAK AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK BOTTOM PIPE AND AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AT THE FAUCET BASE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

SEE VIOLATION #29.

Minor Other

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

SEE VIOLATION #29.

MAY 13

2015

PASS 6 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

DETAIL CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT OF GREASE BUILD-UP IN THE PREP AREA,ESPECIALLY BOTTOM COMPARTMENTS OF DEEP FRYER AND CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA OF FOOD SPILLS

Minor Sanitation

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

CLEAN LIGHT SHIELD COVERS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA HAS DUST BUILD-UP

Minor Food Storage & Handling

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

MUST PROVIDE A SPRING ON THE WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING

Minor Other

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL PREP COOLERS AND REACH-IN COOLERS IN PREP AREA

Minor Employee Hygiene

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

FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT,MUST PROVIDE IN PREP AREA

Minor Documentation & Training

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

MUST PROVIDE THE FOOD HANDLER TRAINMING CERTIFICATES OR PROOF OF ENROLLEMENT,UPON NEXT INSPECTION

OCT 15

2012

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

MUST INSTALL DIVIDER/BARRIER BETWEEN HAND SINK AND MOP SINK IN PREP AREA.

Minor Sanitation

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

FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF GREASE ,DEBRIS ON FLOORS IN REAR AROUND GREASE CONTAINERS ANDHOT WATER TANK.ALOSO FRONT STORAGE UNIT.MUSTV CLEAN/MAINTAINED.

OCT 18

2011

PASS · 0 violations

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