Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for JJ FISH & CHICKEN on .
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Most recent visit in the dataset
Latest inspection
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
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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
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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.
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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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INSIDE OF THE MICROWAVE IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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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.
Short Form ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
679898
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: 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.
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OUTSIDE GARBAGE WASTE GREASE AND STORAGE AREA; CLEAN, RODENT PROOF, ALL CONTAINERS COVERED - Comments: 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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
557499
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: Walls in storage area and walk-in unit not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Utility sink not maintained or operated. Instructed to install backflow device or remove hose and cut threads from faucet.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
557485
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: 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.
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FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: 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.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - 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: 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.
CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
176702
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: 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
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: 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
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: 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
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VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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
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How results compare in ZIP 60651
157 of 228 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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