J & J Fish

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package with common name (bulk,shakers,etc)

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Obserevd evdience of appx. 5- rat droppings on floor under drain board at 3- compartment sink and appx. 15 or more live small flies and large flies flying around premises. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 7/30/26.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

Inspector’s note: Must elevate food from floor throughout premises to prevent contamination.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must provide hair restraints for employees handling food.

Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed employees wearing soiled aprons must provide clean uniforms.

Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.

In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

Inspector’s note: Observed scoops stored inside of bulk food storage containers must remove and store properly.

Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

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

Inspector’s note: Must provide missing sink stoppers for 3- compartment sink to be set up properly.

Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

Inspector’s note: Observed faucet at 3- compartment sink not long enough to reaching far left compartment must repair and maintain to be able to set up sink properly.(priority foundation 7-38-025)(citation issued)

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive grease and food debris build up on interior and exterior of all coolers, freezers,pipes, wheel bases,grill tables,shelving units throughout premises.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed no self closing device on toilet room door that enters into prep area must provide and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from filters and hood of cooking equipment.

A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2623871 9/16/25 not corrected #38- 6-202.15: observed opening at base of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance. #47-4-101.19: observed soda crates stored on floor in front cashier enclosure and rear on floor outside of washroom. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor.#49- 4-601.11(b): observed grease buildup on interior cabinet and exterior of fryer. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior and exterior of fryer to prevent encrusted grease deposits and soil accumulations.#49-4-601.11(c): observed grease, flour and food debris buildup on shelf to the left of fryer and two shelf rolling black cart in prep area and on rolling base underneath blue barrel across from three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and shelf to left of…

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: 6-202.15: observed opening at base of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: 4-101.19: observed soda crates stored on floor in front cashier enclosure and rear on floor outside of washroom. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(b): observed grease buildup on interior cabinet and exterior of fryer. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior and exterior of fryer to prevent encrusted grease deposits and soil accumulations

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed grease, flour and food debris buildup on shelf to the left of fryer and two shelf rolling black cart in prep area and on rolling base underneath blue barrel across from three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and shelf to left of fryer, two shelf rolling black cart in prep area and rolling base underneath blue barrel across from three compartment sink.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: 5-204.12: observed unable to verify existence of backflow prevention device on utility sink in washroom. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.16: observed mop drying in interior of mop bucket. Instructed to install mop drying rack for proper draining and drying of mops to prevent pest breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed stained ceiling tiles above beverage coolers and in front dining area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility. Observed broken swinging door leading leading into cashier enclosure. Instructed to repair or replace broken swinging door leading into cashier enclosure and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed non working lights in dining area and prep area. Instructed to repair or replace all nion working lights to increase light intensity in dining area and prep area and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometer on premises. Instructed to provide metal stem thermometer on premises to ensure attainment and maintenance of food temperatures. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed over 20 large flies throughout facility. Observed large fly activity in areas such as dining area, prep area, dishwashing area and washroom. Instructed to eliminate large fly activity in facility and clean affected areas, recommended licensed pest control company service facility on or after 9/9/2025. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control log book on premises, containing record of visits, contract with licensed exterminator and copy of service ticket that sets forth the pest control company's illinois department of health license number. Instructed to provide and maintain on premises pest control log book from licensed pest control company. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.

Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

Inspector’s note: Observed opening at base of front entrance door. Instructed to seal all outer openings to prevent pest entrance.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed soda crates stored on floor in front cashier enclosure and rear on floor outside of washroom. Instructed to provide adequate shelving units to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease, flour and food debris buildup on shelf to the left of fryer and two shelf rolling black cart in prep area and on rolling base underneath blue barrel across from three compartment sink. Instructed to clean and shelf to left of fryer, two shelf rolling black cart in prep area and rolling base underneath blue barrel across from three compartment sink.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed grease buildup on interior cabinet and exterior of fryer. Instructed to clean and sanitize interior and exterior of fryer to prevent encrusted grease deposits and soil accumulations.

Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

Inspector’s note: Observed unable to verify existence of backflow prevention device on utility sink in washroom. Instructed to install backflow prevention device on utility sink so that it shall be located so that it may be serviced and maintained.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed stained ceiling tiles above beverage coolers and in front dining area. Instructed to replace all stained ceiling tiles throughout facility. Observed broken swinging door leading leading into cashier enclosure. Instructed to repair or replace broken swinging door leading into cashier enclosure and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed mop drying in interior of mop bucket. Instructed to install mop drying rack for proper draining and drying of mops to prevent pest breeding.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Observed black buildup on floors and along bases of wall in dishwashing area underneath three compartment sink and around grease trap. Instructed to clean floors in dishwashing area on floors and along bases of wall in dishwashing area underneath three compartment sink and around grease trap and maintain.

Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

Inspector’s note: Observed non working lights in dining area and prep area. Instructed to repair or replace all nion working lights to increase light intensity in dining area and prep area and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard being used as a liner on shelving, on top of freezers, and on top of grease trap. Instructed to remove or replace cardboard with a material that is smooth and easily cleanable.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Obsevred wet mop stored in the bucket in the dish area. Must hang mops to properly dry when not in use.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: coolers interior and exterior surfaces not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: food containers in double door coolers not clean, food stains noted instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Toilet room door not self-closing, instructed to install a self closing close device.

Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found fryer filled with an excessive amount of grease must clean sanitize and maintain.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found floors behind fryer filled with an excessive amount grease. Instructed manager to clean sanitize and maintain.

Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

Inspector’s note: Found no stem probe thermometer on site. Instructed manager to provide.

Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

Inspector’s note: Found flour stored in bulk container. Instructed manager to provide common.

Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

Inspector’s note: Found hole in washroom located near floor. Instructed to repair and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the gaskets of the coolers with accumulated food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain gaskets.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed the floors under cooking equipment with food debris. Instructed to clean and maintain the floors.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers with no hair restraint. Instructed to wear hair restraints while handling food.

Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090

Inspector’s note: Previous minor violation not corrected from report #1537931 dated on 5-12-15 for viol#45. Food handlers without proof of state food handlers certificate. Instructed mgr to correct violations within given time frame. Serious citation issued. 7-42-090.

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

Inspector’s note: Prep cooler with damaged door gaskets, instructed to replace.

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

Inspector’s note: Shelves and counter top with heavy grease build up, instructed to clean and maintain.

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

Inspector’s note: Walls in kitchen area in poor repair, intructed to mount with no gaps.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated grease built up on the wheels of the fryers. Instructed to clean and maintain the exterior of all equipment.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed extra items throughout prep area. Instructed to store appropriately.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without proof of state approved food handler education. Instructed to provide proof of state approved food handler education.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector’s note: Observed extra items throughout prep area. Instructed to store appropriately.

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

Inspector’s note: Observed food hanlders with no hair restraints. Instructed to provide hair restraints while food is being handled.

Food handler requirements met

Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers without proof of state approved food handler education. Instructed to provide proof of state approved food handler education.

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

Inspector’s note: chest freezer door in poor repair, exposed insulation, instructed to repair.

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

Inspector’s note: wall covering not mounted properly, instructed ro repair.

Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters

Inspector’s note: toilet room ventilation not working, not working, instructed to repair

Adequate number, convenient, accessible, properly designed and installed

Inspector’s note: During inspection observed a profused leak under the pipe located under the middle compartment sink of the 3-comp sink. 3-copm sink not properly maintained at this time. 3-comp sink is able to wash, rinse and sanitize at this time.

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

Inspector’s note: Must defrost ice box freezer located in the rear kitchen.

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

Inspector’s note: Must clean and sanitize floor throughout premises and at all corners to remove food debris and grimmy build-up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace ceiling vents throughout premises with excessive dust accumulation.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace bulk ingredient container with broken/damaged lid in prep area.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain the interior of all deep fryers, interior/exterior of bulk ingredient containers and interior of chest reach in freezers-remove excess ice build up.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors in all corners and under/around all heavy equipment.

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

Inspector’s note: Must detail clean walls through out.

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

Inspector’s note: Must replace all missing wall panels to rear wall above cooking equipment and 3-comp. Sink and all missing/water stained ceiling tiles through out.

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

Inspector’s note: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

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. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DOOR RAIL OF FRONT CAKE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous

Inspector’s note: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THEMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE FRONT CAKE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMTER INSIDE COOLER.

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. 3 COMP SINK NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT AND MAINTAIN.