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JJ FISH & CHICKEN

5500 W CHICAGO AVE · Chicago, IL 60651

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for JJ FISH & CHICKEN on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2625355

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 9

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

  • 22

    PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: 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

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: 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.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2546074

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2545961

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: 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.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2528909

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT HANDWASHING SINKS IN PREP AREA, DISH AREA OR WASHROOM, MUST PROVIDE.

  • 47

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

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. MUST REPAIR SPRING TO MAKE DOOR SELF-CLOSING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2366781

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 3

    MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 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.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 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.

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 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.

  • 28

    TOXIC SUBSTANCES PROPERLY IDENTIFIED, STORED, & USED - Comments: 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.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZERS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE FOODS ONLY IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AND CONTAINERS ONLY. MUST MAINTAIN.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2079180

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 33

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED THE FILTER ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1734436

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 21

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

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR PREP AREA

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUSR REPAINT THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINH,HAS RUST ON GREASE TRAP,INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT GREASE TRAP

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST DEFROST THE REACH-IN FREEZER AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH-IN COOLER AND PREP COOLER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE PREP AREA OF DUST BUILD-UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA

  • 39

    LINEN: CLEAN AND SOILED PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1385723

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.

  • 33

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

  • 34

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

  • 35

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

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES FOR EMPLOYEES NO OPEN TOE SHOES.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1385705

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 18

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

  • 32

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

  • 33

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

  • 34

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

  • 35

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

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES FOR EMPLOYEES NO OPEN TOE SHOES.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1367270

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THSM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

  • 33

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

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AREA, OUTSIDE GROUND AREA, AND INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1202783

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL THE BULK FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE PREP AREA.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND RUSTY RACKS IN THE WALKIN COOLER. MUST REMOVE THE RUST AND PAINT THSM WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

  • 33

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

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES HAS DUST BUILDUP ON THEM.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
679902

Location recorded for this inspection · JJ FISH & CHICKEN · 5500 W CHICAGO AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: Walls in storage area and walk-in unit not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: Utility sink not maintained or operated. Instructed to install backflow device or remove hose and cut threads from faucet.

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