J & J Fish

August 31, 2026 · Fail
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  • official resultFail
  • resultFail
  • inspection typeComplaint
  • failed findings5
  • critical findings2

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Failed findings

  • no certified food manager on dutycritical
    Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
    Inspector note: FOUND THE PIC HAS NO VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2
    code 1Priority
  • certified manager paperwork missingcritical
    Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
    Inspector note: FOUND NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE WITH A VALID CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
    code 2Priority
  • Approved Thawing Methods Used
    Inspector note: FOUND FISH IN PANS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR BY PROPERLY USING THE MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN SAME.
    code 35
  • bathroom / plumbing issues
    Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
    Inspector note: FOUND THE HOT WATER ON THE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM STRIPPED AND HAS TO BE TURNED ON/OFF FROM UNDERNEATH THE SINK. INSRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
    code 51
  • Previous Core Violation Corrected
    Inspector note: FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2626373, DATED 10/31/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -40. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR BEARD GUARD AND ANOTHER MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. -49. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELF OF A SMALL PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE DOOR HANDLES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON THE SHELVES IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING. -53. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -55. OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. -57. OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND WITHIN 30 DAYS FOR ALL NEW HIRES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
    code 60

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 31, 2025: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 7 previous findings did not recur.

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