J & J Fish

March 6, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings9
critical findings0

Failed findings

cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 10LBS. PRE-COOKED CHICKEN-55.6F-54.2F INSIDE OF 1- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.30LBS. RAW CHICKEN TENDERS-45.9F IN 3- DOOR PREP COOLER.17LBS. PIZZA PUFFS-47.7F.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. APPX.57 LBS. $50.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 22
food prep surfaces dirty

Official wording: Proper Cooling Methods Used; Adequate Equipment For Temperature Control
Inspector note: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 55.6F. WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE . A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG HAS BEEN PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED EMAIL:FOOD@CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 33
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN SCREEN ON REAR SCREEN DOOR. • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 60 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ON FLOOR UNDER AND BEHIND SAUCE & BREAD STORAGE RACK.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 3/6/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 38
In-Use Utensils: Properly Stored

Inspector note: OBSERVED SCOOPS BEING STORED INSIDE OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND PLASTIC BINS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
code 43
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: MUST REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND MISSING LOCK WHICH IS LEAVING A HOLE POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY. • MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RUSTY SHELVING UNITS IN ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FAUCET IN TOILET ROOM,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,WHEEL BASES AND LEGS OF EQUIPMENT,FRYER FILTER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: MUST REMOVE PLASTIC BAG TIED AROUND PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND REPAIR.
code 51
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR HAND SINK IN PREP AREA AND BEHIND MOP SINK & 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,MISSING WALL BASES WHERE NEEDED .
code 55
Previous Core Violation Corrected

Inspector note: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2590243 2/28/24 NOT CORRECTED-#36-4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY COOLER.#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS/SQUEEZE BOTTLES/BINS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#38-6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.#43- 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.#47-4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTH REAR 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLERS & 3- DOOR PREP COOLER,SINK STOPPER HANDLES IN POOR REPAIR AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK. #47-4-101.19 : MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.#49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN FLOUR,FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS, ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS,ROLLING CARTS,STORAGE SHELVES AND RACKS. #55-6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE SOME STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL BASES. #55-6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS AND DOORS THROUGHOUT.#56-6-202.11 : MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS WHERE NEEDED. #57-2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL 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 February 28, 2024: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred. 8 previous findings did not recur.

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