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J J FISH

5401 S WENTWORTH AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for J J FISH on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2602988

Location recorded for this inspection · J J FISH · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

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

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2369533

Location recorded for this inspection · J J FISH · 5401 S WENTWORTH 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 POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

  • 5

    PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS. MUST PROVIDE WITH CLEAN-UP KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AT REAR.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR IN PREP AREA OF FLOUR SPILLS AND ALONG WALL BASE AT CORNERS UNDER SHELVING AND AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT OF DISH WASHING AREA..

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES. ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT CEILING OF FRONT PREP AREA. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT PANEL OR PROVIDE SHIELD WITH END CAPS FOR BULBS AT CEILING IN REAR BY EXIT DOOR.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
2102567

Location recorded for this inspection · J J FISH · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 3

    POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES STORED IN A PREP COOLER. 10 LBS OF PERCH, 47F, VALUED AT $20. 10 LBS OF CATFISH, 48F, VALUED AT $40, AND 10 LBS OF TALIPIA, 47F, VALUED AT $20. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED ND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO HOLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOODS AT 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR TORN SCREEN ON REAR EXIT SCREEN DOOR. REMOVE RUST FROM GREASE TRAP UNDER 3-COMP SINK. DEFROST 1-DOOR UPRIGHT FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. DISCONTINUE USING GROCERY BAGS AS FREEZER STORAGE BAGS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN DUST AND DEBRIS FROM STORAGE COMPARTMENTS BEHIND FRONT COUNTER WHERE PAPER GOODS ARE STORED, AND THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AREA. CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS AND WATER FROM FLOORS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM WALL PIPES BEHIND FRYER'S IN FRONT PREP AREA. CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS IN PREP, CUSTOMER SEATING AND TOILET ROOM. ALSO, REPAIR STAINED CEILING TILE IN STAFF TOILET ROOM.

  • 36

    LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN REA PREP AREA, AND CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST FROM INSIDE AND AROUND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR SLOW DRAIN AT EXPOSED HAND SINK NEXT TO 3-COMP SINK IN REAR PREP.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE OR ORGANIZE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER IN MANAGER'S OFFICE IN REAR. ELEVATE ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1955292

Location recorded for this inspection · J J FISH · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS NEED CLEANING.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RAW WOOD SHELVES AT DRY STORAGE AREA NEEDS TO BE SEALED.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: CLUTTER ON SHELVING NEEDS TO BE REMOVED

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1448141

Location recorded for this inspection · J J FISH · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 12

    HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT REAR EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE HEAVY ICE BUILD UP AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF UP-RIGHT FREEZER AT REAR, CLEAN/SANITIZE.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS AT PREP AREA AND REAR OF FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR STACKED ON FLOOR IN THE FORM OF CARDBOARD BOXES TO PREVENT HARBORAGE.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1528034

Location recorded for this inspection · J J FISH · 5401 S WENTWORTH 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: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1527692

Location recorded for this inspection · J J FISH · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 24

    DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: OBSERVERED GREASE COMING UP OUT OF THE DRAIN INSIDE THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WHEN THE WATER IS RELEASED FROM OTHER COMPARTMENT OF THE SINK, THEN SLOWING DRAINS OUT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CITATION ISSUED #7-38-030

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE WALLS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, REPAIR LOOSE WALL BASE COVING AND CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE FRYERS. ALSO NOTED A FEW WATER STAIN AND DAMAGE CEILING TILES. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 45

    FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
1228371

Location recorded for this inspection · J J FISH · 5401 S WENTWORTH 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: ALL DOOR HANDLES TO RECH IN COOLERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS THROUGH OUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND BUILD UP. CORNER OF FRYER AREA IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL SPLATTER AND FLOUR BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: FRONT HAND SINK SLOW DRAINING. FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKING. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
580528

Location recorded for this inspection · J J FISH · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

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

Recorded violations

  • 6

    HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER,PREPARING FOOD AND USING CELL PHONE, PUTTING ON PLASTIC GLOVES ,MIXING CHICKEN WITH GLOVES ON, BEFORE WASHING HANDS. WHEN INSTRUCTED FOOD HANDLER TO WASH HANDS EMPLOYEE WENT TO HAND SINK AND ONLY USED HAND SANITIZER,POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES. INSTRUCTED EMPLOYEE TO WASH HANDS PROPERLY. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL/DATE BUFFALO FISH IN REAR FREEZER.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
158383

Location recorded for this inspection · J J FISH · 5401 S WENTWORTH 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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP GREASY & RUSTY MUST BE CLEANED AND PAINTED. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN OR DISCARD UNCLEAN BUCKETS IN WASHROOM

  • 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. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 2 (Medium)
Inspection ID
158377

Location recorded for this inspection · J J FISH · 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 29

    PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS AS NOTED BELOW FROM JULY 2, 2009 NOT CORRECTED (30,33,34,& 35)- CITATION ISSUED FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING MINOR VIOLATIONS 7-42-090

  • 30

    FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP GREASY & RUSTY MUST BE CLEANED AND PAINTED. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. CLEAN OR DISCARD UNCLEAN BUCKETS IN WASHROOM.

  • 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. THE FOLLOWING STILL NOT CLEAN: INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF DEEP FRYERS , INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS & FREEZERS, ALL PREP TABLES, COUNTERS & SHELVES, EXTERIORS OF ALL BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS, INTERIORS & EXTERIORS OF ALL GARBAGE CONTAINERS INSIDE ESTABLISHMENT- CITATION ISSUED- SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 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. FLOORS THROUGHOUT STILL NOT DETAIL CLEANED ( ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS , UNDERNEATH & BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT), FOOD & DEBRIS NOTED ALONG ALL WALL BASES THROUGHOUT-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION 7-42-090

  • 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. WALLS & DOORS THROUGHOUT STILL NOT CLEAN-CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON-COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATION-7-42-090

  • 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. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISHWASHING AREA

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245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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