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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

J J Fish & Chicken

3948 W Cermak Rd

Last inspected Aug 14, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.

The full inspection history

3 inspections

Canvass

Aug 14, 2024

Out of Business

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 14, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Aug 13, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 13, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Aug 8, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 23Food source and labeling

Official wording

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF PREVIOUSLY COOKED CHICKEN PARTS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL: $150.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems
notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CARTS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT'S FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, DIRT, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS STORED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 16Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED LARGE BINS USED TO STORE RAW AND COOKED CHICKEN/FISH WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED BUILDUP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MKAINTAIN IN BETWEEN USES.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING RACK WHERE BREADING BULK CONTAINERS ARE LOCATED AS WELL AS INSIDE THE OFFICE SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 8, 2024 · Original Source

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