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800 N KEDZIE AVE · Chicago, IL 60651
Restaurant
Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for J & J FISH & CHICKEN on .
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Location recorded for this inspection · J & J FISH & CHICKEN · 800 N KEDZIE AVE
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Location recorded for this inspection · J & J FISH & CHICKEN · 800 N KEDZIE AVE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN AND AROUND DOOR FRAME OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · J & J FISH & CHICKEN · 800 N KEDZIE AVE
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING PREPARATION OF TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AND FISH). PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO ESTABLISH AN APPROPRIATE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AND MAINTAIN WITH VERIFIABLE SIGNED COPIES ON SITE FOR ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: NO HANDWASHING SIGN AT FRONT PREP HANDWASHING SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS HELD AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPERATURE IN 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR: CHICKEN (45.8F) AND FISH (47.1F). INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 15 POUNDS OF FOOD PRDUCTS AT A COST OF $90. ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED CATFISH SITTING IN CONTAINER OF WATER AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO THAW. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO THAW FOOD UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER OR BY REFRIGERATION.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER TO MEASURE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF FOOD. MUST PROVIDE AND HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN AND AROUND DOOR FRAME OF 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED WATER LEAKING UNDERNEATH HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MULTIPLE CARDBOARD BOXES AND LITTER IN DUMPSTER AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA TO PREVENT ATTRACTION OF PESTS.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED OIL AND DEBRIS AROUND OIL CAN IN REAR OF RESTAURANT, OIL AND FOOD DEBRIS BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, AND DIRT ON BATHROOM FLOOR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTIAN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT SUCH AS PREP TABLE, REFRIGERATOR AND CHAIRS IN REAR OF RESTAURANT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
Location recorded for this inspection · J & J FISH & CHICKEN · 800 N KEDZIE AVE
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: REAR PREP AREA HAND WASH SINK FAUCET IN POOR REPAIR, KNOBS ARE HARD TO TURN, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR FAUCET AND MAINTAIN.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: BROKEN THERMOMETER FOR FRONT AND WALK-IN COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Location recorded for this inspection · J & J FISH & CHICKEN · 800 N KEDZIE AVE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND SHELVING.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE GREASE, SPILLS AND DEBRIS, ESPECIALLY IN THE FRONT COOKING AREA AND AROUND THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND BY THE EXIT DOOR.
Location recorded for this inspection · J & J FISH & CHICKEN · 800 N KEDZIE AVE
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE 2-DOOR COOLER DIRTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON THE WALLS AND SHELVING.
Local context · Chicago
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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