J & J Fish & Chicken

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Dec 3, 2025 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical2 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of 3- live roaches crawling on floor near oil container,underneath 3- door reach in freezer and on table in rear prep area ,also several dead roaches along gaskets of 3- door reach in freezer,inside of hot water tank.2- live small flies flying around prep area.must remove dead roaches.clean and sanitize areas must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 12/3/25.(priority 7-38-020(a)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: : 6-501.112: observed dead roaches throughout the facility. Found dead roaches on the floors and walls throughout the front and rear of the facility: surrounding the cold holding units, inside the walk-in cooler, in the office, near the three compartment sink, etc. Instructed to remove all dead roaches, clean, and sanitize all affetced surfaces.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the floors and walls throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Especially under the shelves where the dry ingredients are stored in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Nov 13, 2025 Fail

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

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   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: 3-501.16(a:2,&b): observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods. Found 10 containers of: fish fillets, fish nuggets, shrimp, chicken, and gizzards at temperatures ranging 48.2°f-52.0°f stored inside a previously tagged three-door cold holding unit. Instructed all cold-holding foods must be 41f or below. Approximately 22lbs at $215 worth of product discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed continued non-compliance from report #2626745 dated on 11/06/2025 not corrected: #38: 6-501.111: observed roach infestation. Still observed approximately 8 live roaches and about 5 small flies on site. On the wall above the freezer chest in the front prep area, on the wall near the oil container in the rear dishwashing/ food prep area, and on the wall/pipes/floor near the cooking equipment and hot holding units are stored in the front food prep area. Found small flies on the walls/ boxes near the three compartment sink. Instructed to eliminate live roach and small fly activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Priority violation 7-42-090, citation issued

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: 4-301.11: observed a three-door cooler found at improper cold holding temperature. Temperature of unit was 52.0°f at this time. Cooler was tagged at this time. Please review comments for tag removal instructions. Instructed all cold holding units must be 41f or below at all times. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12: observed a container of dry ingredients not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.112: observed dead roaches throughout the facility. Found dead roaches on the floors and walls throughout the front and rear of the facility: surrounding the cold holding units, inside the walk-in cooler, in the office, near the three compartment sink, etc. Instructed to remove all dead roaches, clean, and sanitize all affetced surfaces.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed the floors and walls throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Especially under the shelves where the dry ingredients are stored in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

3. Nov 6, 2025 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods. Found 10 containers of: fish fillets, fish nuggets, shrimp, chicken, and gizzards at temperatures ranging 48.0f-51.0f stored inside a three door cold holding unit. Instructed all cold holding foods must be 41f or below. Approximately 20lbs at $200 worth of product discarded. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a three door cooler found at improper cold holding temperature. Temperature of unit was 54.0f at this time. Cooler was tagged at this time. Please reviewed comments for tag removal instructions. Instructed all cold holding units must be 41f or below at all times. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed a container of dry ingredients not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches throughout the facility. Found dead roaches on the floors and walls throughout the front and rear of the facility: surrounding the cold holding units, inside the walk-in cooler, in the office, near the three compartment sink, etc. Instructed to remove all dead roaches, clean, and sanitize all affetced surfaces.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately 4 live roaches and about 10 small flies on site. On the wall above the freezer chest in the front prep area, on the wall near the oil container in the rear dishwashing/ food prep area, and on the wall/pipes/floor near the cooking equipment and hot holding units are stored in the front food prep area. Found small flies on the walls/ boxes near the three compartment sink. Instructed to eliminate live roach and small fly activity. Recommended contacting pest control. Manager killed three live roaches. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the floors and walls throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Especially under the shelves where the dry ingredients are stored in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to deep clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed certified food manager on site with no identification to verify identity. Instructed must have a certified food manager on site with the original city of chicago certificate with identification. Priority foundation 7-38-012, citation issued

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

4. Jul 31, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

5. Jul 23, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   4 critical7 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Hot food was held below a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs food. Found a container of fried chicken at 89.0°f out at room temperature in the front prep area. Manager discarded approximately 15lbs $67 of product worth. Instructed to hold hot tcs foods at 135°f or above. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 21)

     Proper hot holding temperatures

   • CriticalFood temperature

     Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperatures of tcs foods inside of the three-door cooler at the front prep area. Fish filets (49.1f-51.0f), catfish nuggets (53.8f), shrimp (48.1f). Approximately 25lbs of product were discarded at 188 worth of product. (manager discarded product. Must have cold holding foods at 41.0°f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation consolidated with violation #21

     Official wording (code 22)

     Proper cold holding temperatures

   • CriticalPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pest infestation. Found approximately 15-20 live roaches, 2 big flies, and 10 small flies. Live roaches were observed: in the rear prep/dishwashing area on the outerior of the walk-in cooler, in the pipes of the walk-in cooler, on the walls near the handwashing sink in the rear dishwashing area, on the tops of the dry ingredients near the rear handwashing sink, on the floor near the hot water tank, under the freezer/cold holding units in the front prep area, inside of the prep cooler in the front food prep area. Big flies are throughout prep areas and small flies are throughout prep areas and on walls under the drainboard of the three-compartment sink. Instructed to eliminate live roach, big/small flies activity on site. Recommend contacting pest control. Priority violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • CriticalFacility upkeep

     Hot or cold water wasn’t available, or water pressure was too low.

     Inspector’s note: Upon arrival, observed no hot running water at the handwashing sinks in front and rear prep area and the warewashing sink. Instructed all to restore hot water in prep area, handwashing sinks, and three compartment sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

     Official wording (code 50)

     Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

     Inspector’s note: Observed improper temperature of three doorrefrigerator at 47.9f with tcs foods stored inside for sale. Instructed must have cold holding units at 41.0f or below. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

     Official wording (code 33)

     Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

   • GeneralFood temperature

     Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no ambient air thermometer in the three door cold holding unit in the front prep area. Instructed to provide ambient air thermometers in all cold holding units.

     Official wording (code 36)

     Thermometers provided & accurate

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed dead roaches on the floor in the walk-in cooler, on the table near the three door freezer in the rear dishwashing area, and on a sticky trap in the lower interior of the freezer chest in the front prep area.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean outerior cooking equipment and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout the facility in need of cleaning especially under the cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the ventilation filters in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralRepeat violation

     A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous core violations not corrected from 12/16/2024, report #2609681 #37: observed no labels on food containers with chicken and fish mix. Instructed to provide labels. #40: observed food handler with no hair net/restraint. Instructed to provide. #55: observed old/unused fryer equipment on the floor by the cooler near the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove from the premises. #57: observed employees on duty with no food handler training certificate(s). Instructed to provide. Priority foundation 7-42-090, citation issued

     Official wording (code 60)

     Previous core violation corrected

6. Dec 24, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   5 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on food containers with chicken and fish mix. Instructed to provided labels.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with no hair net/restraint. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth being stored improperly on the table in the prep area. Instructed to store properly.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed old/unused fryer equipment on the floor by the cooler near the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove from the premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty overhead vents in the food prep and frontline serving areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees on duty with no food handler training certificate(s). Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

7. Dec 16, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

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   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no labels on food containers with chicken and fish mix. Instructed to provided labels.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

     Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed food handler with no hair nte/restraint. Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 40)

     Personal cleanliness

   • GeneralFood handling

     Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed wiping cloth being stored improperly on the table in the prep area. Instructed to store properly.

     Official wording (code 41)

     Wiping cloths: properly used & stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed no testing strips on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to provide on site at all times. Priority foundation citation 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed old/unused fryer equipment on the floor by the cooler near the dishwashing area. Instructed to remove from the premises.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dirty overhead vents in the food prep and frontline serving areas. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty with valid city of chicago certificate at the time of inspection while tcs foods are stored/prepared/served. Instructed to have a certified food manager on site at all times with an original city of chicago certificate while tcs foods are stored/prepared/served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed employees on duty with no food handler training certificate(s). Instructed to provide.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkFood handling

     Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

     Inspector’s note: Observed ashtray with evidence of cigarette ashes and cigarette butts on premises in rear office area. Instructed to remove ashtray and maintain. Also informed smoking is prohibited in food establishments due violation not adhering to the clean indoor air ordinance. Citation issued 7-32-015 (c)

     Official wording (code 62)

     Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

8. Sep 25, 2023 Pass

   Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

   7 general Show violations

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     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 used for elevation in front prep area. Instructed to obtain adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent areras for pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c): observed interior of two and three door cold holding unit with food debris and buildup on interior surfaces and gaskets. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed food debris in cold holding display cooler interior. Instructed to detail and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.11: observed stained, damaged or missing ceiling tiles throughout premises, in areas such as dishwashing, prep area, washroom and waiting area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.12: observed grease and debris buildup on floors, in between and behind equipment in prep area, underneath shelving in hallway, underneath three compartment sink, and area surrounding and interior of utility sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed dust on walls in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed spillage and debris on floor of walk in cooler instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.114: observed clutter on floor surrounding utility sink. Instructed to eliminate unnecessary items and organize items for ease of cleanability and to prevent areas for pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.14: observed dust on vents of all cold holding units in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust and grease on filters, interior and exterior of hood. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on ceiling vent cover in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: 6-303.11: observed burnt out light bulbs in hood. Instructed to replace burnt out light bulbs in hood and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

9. Sep 18, 2023 Fail

   Complaint · Fail

   13 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed large white round containers of flour not labeled. Instructed all food items not in original container must be labeled with common name of food.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed approximately thirty small flies and three large flies in rear dishwashing area, in areas such as surface of large grease container, utility sink, three compartment sink and on large bottles of sauce and seasonings. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 9/18/2023. Observed approximately twenty mouse droppings behind three compartment sink, along base of wall underneath shelving units and large white round containers in hallway storage area. Instructed to eliminate pest activity, clean and sanitize affected areas. Recommended pest control service facility on or after 9/18/2023. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed soda crates used for elevation in front prep area. Instructed to obtain adequate shelving to elevate all food and nonfood items at least six inches off of floor for ease of cleanability and to prevent areras for pest harborage. Observed cardboard used as shelf liner in walkin cooler and on prep tables. Instructed to remove cardboard as shelf liner. All nonfood contact surfaces must be smooth and easily cleanable.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed red and blue cutting boards stained black and deeply grooved. Instructed to resurface or replace cutting boards and maintain in good condition.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed faucet of three compartment sink not long enough to reach third compartment closet to utility sink. Instructed to install faucet long enough to reach all three compartments of three compartment sink. Priority foundation violation 7-38-025 citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of two and three door cold holding unit with food debris and buildup on interior surfaces and gaskets. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed food debris in cold holding display cooler interior. Instructed to detail and maintain.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed buildup on interior surfaces of handwashing sink in dishwashing and prep area. Instructed to detail clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed bags of trash and boxes stored on ground next to dumpster. Instructed all trash and boxes shall be stored in dumpster so that they are inaccessible to insects and rodents. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(b) citation issued.

     Official wording (code 54)

     Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed stained, damaged or missing ceiling tiles throughout premises, in areas such as dishwashing, prep area, washroom and waiting area. Instructed to replace ceiling tiles and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease and debris buildup on floors, in between and behind equipment in prep area, underneath shelving in hallway, underneath three compartment sink, and area surrounding and interior of utility sink. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed dust on walls in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed spillage and debris on floor of walk in cooler instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed clutter on floor surrounding utility sink. Instructed to eliminate unnecessary items and organize items for ease of cleanability and to prevent areas for pest harborage.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed dust on vents of all cold holding units in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust and grease on filters, interior and exterior of hood. Instructed to clean and maintain. Observed dust on ceiling vent cover in front prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed burnt out light bulbs in hood. Instructed to replace burnt out light bulbs in hood and maintain.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. Aug 4, 2022 No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

11. Nov 5, 2021 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    3 general Show violations

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handler in prep area without hair restraint. Instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed two wet mops standing in prep area and brooms near 3 compartment sink not properly stored. Instructed to hang equipment to allow air drying and prevent pest harborage.

      Official wording (code 44)

      Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris in and around door frame of 2 door refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

12. Sep 3, 2021 Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris in and around door frame of 2 door refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

13. Aug 27, 2021 Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    3 critical7 general1 paperwork Show violations

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: No handwashing sign at front prep handwashing sink. Must provide.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 35)

      Approved thawing methods used

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris in and around door frame of 2 door refrigerator in prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water leaking underneath handwashing sink in dishwashing area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed multiple cardboard boxes and litter in dumpster area. Must clean and maintain refuse area to prevent attraction of pests.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed unused equipment such as prep table, refrigerator and chairs in rear of restaurant. Instructed to remove all unnecessary items and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

14. Dec 28, 2020 Pass

    Canvass · Pass

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    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Rear prep area hand wash sink faucet in poor repair, knobs are hard to turn, instructed to repair faucet and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Broken thermometer for front and walk-in coolers, instructed to provide.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

15. Aug 20, 2019 Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

16. Jun 5, 2019 Pass

    License · Pass

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    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 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.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean