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Jj Fish & Chicken

5500 W CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60651 · Cook County

64cited violations
2serious tier
16inspections
12tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1249006
Status
Risk 2 (Medium)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2025161
2021360
2020171
2017120
2016160
20142130
2013280
2012240
2011270
2010150

Inspections

  1. Oct 15, 2025 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Serious Priority

      NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEE TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD ITEM FOR CUSTOMER WITH BARE HANDS. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER USING BARE HANDS WHILE TRANSFERING FRIED CHICKEN WINGS INTO PANS FOR SERVICE. MUST USE GLOVES OR OTHER ALTERNATIVE APPROVED METHODS WHEN HANDLING READY TO EAT FOOD AND PRODUCTS. APPROXIMATELY 15LBS AT $150 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND TWO BLACK CONTAINERS OF CHICKEN WINGS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 48.3F-53.0F. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 40LBS AT $200 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      OBSERVED DRY FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ON THE LOWER SHELF UNDER THE FOOD PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      OBSERVED A CONTAINER OR PEPPERS NOT COVERED ON THE TABLE WITH THE HOT HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP/SERIVCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO COVER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. WALLS BEHIND THE FOOD PREP TABLES WITH SAUCE SPLATTERS. THE FLOORS: INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, NEAR THE MOP SINK, SURROUND THE COLD HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Dec 30, 2021 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)

    Result: Pass.

  3. Dec 23, 2021 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORES FROM REPORT DATED 09/01/2021 NOT CORRECTED: #47 OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER FOR FRYING BASKETS IN PREP AREA AND COOKWARE STORAGE IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL. #49 OSBERVED ACCUMULATION OF FLOUR ON SHELVING INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER AND ACCUMULATION OF OILS AND DUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. ICE BUILD UP INSIDE STANDING FREEZER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. #53 EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST REPAIR SPRING TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.

  4. Sep 1, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISH AREA OR WASHROOM, MUST PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELVING LINER FOR FRYING BASKETS IN PREP AREA AND COOKWARE STORAGE IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPLACE WITH SMOOTH, CLEANABLE MATERIAL.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OSBERVED ACCUMULATION OF FLOUR ON SHELVING INSIDE REACH IN PREP COOLER AND ACCUMULATION OF OILS AND DUST ON SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER. ICE BUILD UP INSIDE STANDING FREEZER NEAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST REPAIR SPRING TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING.

  5. Apr 2, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

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

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO WRITTEN CLEAN UP PROCEDURE POSTED ON SITE OR NECESSARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIAARHEAL EVENTS That CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED NO PAPER-TOWELS AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030 (C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED

      OBSERVED MULTIPLE MOUSE TRAPS UNCOVERED AND IN PLACE THROUGHPUT FRONT PREP AREA, OFFICE, TOILET ROOM, AND NEAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RODENT BAIT STATIONS PROVIDED BY EMPLOYEES THAT ARE IN PLACE. MUST NOT PROVIDE PEST CONTROL FOR FACILITY.CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROFESSIONAL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-015. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS ONLY IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. MUST MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF ACCUMULATED DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERNAL AND EXTERNAL SURFACES OF THE REFRIGERATION UNITS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT WITH ENCRUSTED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL SURFACES STORED STACKED UP IN REAR PREP NEAR EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. MUST REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE FREE OF UNNECESSARY ITEMS.

  6. Aug 28, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACH IN FREEZERS TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN THE REAR STORAGE SHEVLING TO REMOVE GREASE.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      NOTED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

  7. Mar 18, 2016 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED OR SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, FISH, AND ITALIAN BEEF SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUSR REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINH,HAS RUST ON GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED

      MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

  8. Oct 24, 2014 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND NOT CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DOOR JAMS AND GASKETS OF ALL COOLERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,ROLLING CART,ALL SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,UNUSED FRYER.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON LEDGE OF OIL DRAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ON PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER TRIM IN LOBBY AND UPPER WALL DAMAGED IN PREP AREA

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES FOR EMPLOYEES NO OPEN TOE SHOES.

  9. Oct 17, 2014 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 30 LIVE SMALL FLIES CRAWLING OUT OF OPENING IN LOWER WALL BASE IN FRONT PREP AREA ,ON WALLS AND CEILINGS,ON FOOD CONTAINERS AND BOXES ON SHELVING UNITS IN FOOD DRY STORAGE AREA.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 10/17/14.(SERIOUS 7-38-020).

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD STORAGE BAGS AND NOT CARRY OUT BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM PREP TABLE,SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLER AND 2- DOOR GLASS COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM DOOR JAMS AND GASKETS OF ALL COOLERS,WHEEL BASES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYERS,ROLLING CART,ALL SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER,UNUSED FRYER.MUST DEFROST UPRIGHT FREEZER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP ON LEDGE OF OIL DRAINER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES WHERE NEEDED.MUST CLEAN FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES AND IN COOLER.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM WALLS ON PREMISES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE UPPER TRIM IN LOBBY AND UPPER WALL DAMAGED IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES FOR EMPLOYEES NO OPEN TOE SHOES.

  10. Sep 17, 2013 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THSM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN ENTIRE HOOD AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS. ALSO DEFORST AND CLEAN INSIDE THE REACH IN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AREA, OUTSIDE GROUND AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

  11. May 23, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THSM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      MUST CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES BY COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOODED AREA ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. DEFROST AND CLEAN THE REACHIN CHEST FREEZER HAS ICE BUILDUP INSIDE THE UNIT.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

  12. Mar 22, 2012 Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Walls in storage area and walk-in unit not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Inspector Comments: Utility sink not maintained or operated. Instructed to install backflow device or remove hose and cut threads from faucet.

  13. Mar 14, 2012 Short Form Complaint · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines.OBSERVED INCOMPLETE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK(NO MAP & LICENSE)ALSO 75 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN OUTSIDE STORAGE SHED,DOOR OF SHED NOT RODENT PROOFED & FRONT DOOR OF RESTAURANT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN & SANITIZE AREAS.RODENT PROOF DOORS.PROVIDE DOCUMENTS FOR LOG BOOK.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/14/12.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED

      The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance.OBSERVED OUTSIDE GROUND AT GREASE CONTAINER COVERED WITH GREASE & FOOD DEBRI .MUST REMOVE & CLEAN GROUND AROUND GREASE CONTAINER.(SERIOUS 7-38-020)CITATION ISSUED.

  14. Aug 18, 2011 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls in storage area and walk-in unit not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Utility sink not maintained or operated. Instructed to install backflow device or remove hose and cut threads from faucet.

  15. Aug 11, 2011 Canvass · Fail — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

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

      Evidence of rodent activity found on premises. Mice dropping noted along wallbase west side and north west corner-approximately 25 and in east corner near toilet room-approximately 5 mice droppings. Instructed to remove mice droppings, detail clean and sanitize all areas. Must also rodent proof rear exit door at bottom to prevent rodent insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Cooking equipment, coolers, walk-in units, storage shelves and unused equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize all equipment and properly cover all unused equipment.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Walls in storage area and walk-in unit not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Utility sink not maintained or operated. Water hose connected to utility sink without backflow device. Instructed to install backflow device or remove hose and cut threads from faucet.

  16. Mar 17, 2010 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Not serious Minor

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

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST CLEAN ENTIRE HOOD AREA, REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILT-UP, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, AND CLEAN WHITE INTERIOR SHELVES INSIDE COOLERS

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AREA, OUTSIDE GROUND AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER

    • Not serious Minor

      LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

      Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT IN WALK-IN FREEZER

    • Not serious Minor

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

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN BATHROOM, AND MUST ALSO PROVIDE 3 SINK STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.