J & J Fish And Chicken

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Inspections

1. Jul 2, 2025 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR PROPPED OPEN WITH A STICK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR IF DOOR IS GOING TO BE OPEN DURING BUSINESS HOURS TO PREVENT INSECTS OR RODENTS FROM ENTERING.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, AREA UNDER GRILL; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM.

2. Nov 14, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

3. Nov 12, 2024 Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND KEEP DRY

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING & PREP AREAS

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2605858 11/04/24 NOT CORRECTED-#40-2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK BASIN, AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. #56- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

4. Nov 4, 2024 Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES, FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE OF REAR MOPSINK AND WALLS AND FLYING AROUND,ON BOXES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/4/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

     OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GARBAGE CORRAL IN DINING AREA & REACH IN FREEZER.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAINE LINE PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT FLUSHING AND ONE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WHEN FLUSHED WATER COMES SHOOTING OUT FRONT THE LID OF TOILET BOWL AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL PANEL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING & PREP AREAS

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND KEEP DRY.

   • Severity not stated

     ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

     MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

     PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591530 3/22/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#40-2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.#45-4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN & MISSING WALL BASE TILES EXTERIOR OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK BASIN, AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.#55-6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS. #55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS .56- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

5. Mar 22, 2024 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

     PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

     OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES, CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

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

     BSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

   • Severity not stated

     INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

     OBSERVED A GAP ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

   • Severity not stated

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

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

     MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA.

   • Severity not stated

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING AROUND PIPE LEADING INTO WALL UNDER REAR HAND SINK,BROKEN & MISSING WALL BASE TILES EXTERIOR OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK BASIN, AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

   • Severity not stated

     ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

     OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

     OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

   • Severity not stated

     MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

     OBSERVED A DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENUS MUST OFFER ONE OF THE DRINK OPTIONS ABOVE

6. Dec 29, 2023 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

   Result: Pass.

7. Dec 15, 2023 License · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

     OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

   • Severity not stated

     THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

     OBSERVED A FEW COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMTERS.

   • Serious Priority

     PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

     OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE / CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN SMALL GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS AS REQUIRED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.

   • Severity not stated

     GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

     OBSERVED WEEDS, DEBRIS AND LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED FLOORS, WALL AND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREMISES(PREP AREA, WASHROOMS,STORAGE AREA). MUST SEAL HOLES, REPLACE CEILING TILES AND GROUT THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS.