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J J Fish & Chicken

7908 S Halsted St

Last inspected Nov 15, 2024 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.

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2 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 15, 2024

Pass

7 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

must repair or replace leaky faucet at front hand sink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,CRACKED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER,LEGS OF PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS ON OVERHEAD DISH RACK AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 15, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 7, 2024

Fail

10 recorded violations

notedCode 10Handwashing

Official wording

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Inspector’s notes

must repair or replace leaky faucet at front hand sink.

In plain English

Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.

More about handwashing problems
notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS RAW FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. TILIPIA-46.0F.3LBS. CAT FISH TAILS-45.0F.2LBS. PERCH-46.2F .MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.APPX. 15LBS. $95.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 36Equipment and utensils

Official wording

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.

In plain English

Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.

More about equipment or utensil issues
notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 10 LIVE LARGE FLIES AND 5- 8 SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP & DISH WASHING AREAS,ON BOXES AND IN TOILET ROOM . RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/7/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 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
notedCode 39Contamination

Official wording

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.

In plain English

Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.

More about food not protected from contamination
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,CRACKED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.

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 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER,LEGS OF PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS ON OVERHEAD DISH RACK AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.

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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.

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 57Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.

More about paperwork, training, or posting issues
notedCode 60Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2562169 8/15/22 NOT CORRECTED:#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE. #47-4-501.11 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,PAPER GOODS STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,FRONT GLASS REACH IN COOLER.#53-6-501.19 : : MUST REPLACE MISSING SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.#55- 6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED & MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA #55-.6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT.#55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN FRONT PREP AREA.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 7, 2024 · Original Source

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