Jj Fish & Chicken

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

Inspector’s note: Employee washroom door not self-closing. Must repair spring to make door self-closing.

Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

Inspector’s note: Observed chicken stored inside grocery bags in freezers throughout facility. Instructed to store foods only in food grade bags and containers only. Must maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Noted the filter above the cooking equipment dirty. Must clean to remove grease and dust.

* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served

Inspector’s note: 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

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label bulk food containers in the rear prep area

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Musr repaint the grease trap at 3 compartment sinh,has rust on grease trap,instructed to repaint grease trap

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: Must defrost the reach-in freezer and clean the interior of the reach-in cooler and prep cooler,instructed to clean and maintain equipment

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean vents in the prep area of dust build-up,instructed to clean and maintain area

Linen: clean and soiled properly stored

Inspector’s note: Must provide a thermometer inside the prep cooler in front prep area

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: 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

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: 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

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND END CAPS ON LIGHTS IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREA

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TOE SHOES FOR EMPLOYEES NO OPEN TOE SHOES.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: 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).

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: 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.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Must clean food debri from walls on premises.must repair or replace loose upper trim in lobby and upper wall damaged in prep area.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: Must provide light shields and end caps on lights in prep and dish washing area.

Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn

Inspector’s note: Must provide closed toe shoes for employees no open toe shoes.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label the bulk food containers in the prep.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found rusty racks in the walkin cooler. Must remove the rust and paint thsm with non toxic paint.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Must clean floors thru-out kitchen area, outside ground area, and inside walk-in cooler.

Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed

Inspector’s note: Must label the bulk food containers in the prep area.

Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Found rusty racks in the walkin cooler. Must remove the rust and paint thsm with non toxic paint.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Clean all the vents throughout premises has dust buildup on them.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Walls in storage area and walk-in unit not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: Utility sink not maintained or operated. Instructed to install backflow device or remove hose and cut threads from faucet.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: 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.

Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered

Inspector’s note: 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.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in storage area and walk-in unit not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: Utility sink not maintained or operated. Instructed to install backflow device or remove hose and cut threads from faucet.

No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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.

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean.

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: Walls in storage area and walk-in unit not maintained. Instructed to detail clean and/or repaint.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector’s note: 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

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector’s note: 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

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector’s note: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN WALL OF WALK-IN COOLER

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector’s note: 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

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector’s note: 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