J & J Fish And Chicken

November 4, 2024 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings11
critical findings2

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES, FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS.
code 36
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE OF REAR MOPSINK AND WALLS AND FLYING AROUND,ON BOXES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/4/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
Warewashing Facilities: Installed, Maintained & Used; Test Strips

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 48
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GARBAGE CORRAL IN DINING AREA & REACH IN FREEZER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAINE LINE PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT FLUSHING AND ONE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WHEN FLUSHED WATER COMES SHOOTING OUT FRONT THE LID OF TOILET BOWL AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL PANEL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS. • MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING & PREP AREAS • MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND KEEP DRY.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
code 56
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591530 3/22/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#40-2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.#45-4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN & MISSING WALL BASE TILES EXTERIOR OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT,MOP SINK BASIN, AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.#55-6-501.16 : MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS. #55-6-501.114 : MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS .56- 2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on March 22, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 6 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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