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J J Fish & Chicken

July 1, 2021 · Pass w/ Conditions

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official resultPass w/ Conditions
resultPass w/ Conditions
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings12
critical findings3

Failed findings

no certified food manager on dutycritical

Official wording: Person In Charge Present, Demonstrates Knowledge, And Performs Duties
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
code 1Priority
certified manager paperwork missingcritical

Official wording: City Of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate
Inspector note: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES,ETC) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
code 2Priority
sick-employee policy not followedcritical

Official wording: Management, Food Employee And Conditional Employee; Knowledge, Responsibilities And Reporting
Inspector note: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
code 3Priority
surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT MOP SINK AND RINSING AND SANITIZING IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. EMPLOYEE WAS THAWING FROZEN CHICKEN IN WASH BIN OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SET UP 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FOR WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND NOT USE THE SLOP SINK FOR WASHING DISHES. EMPLOYEE MOVED FROZEN CHICKEN TO 1 COMPARTMENT SINK WHICH IS DESIGNATED FOR THAWING. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY HAD EMPLOYEE SET UP THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
code 16
hot/cold holding temps off

Official wording: Proper Hot Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF IN HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FRONT PREP AREA AT 50.9F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT HOT FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135FOR ABOVE. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 1 LB VALUED AT $10.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
code 21
cold food not cold enough

Official wording: Proper Cold Holding Temperatures
Inspector note: OBSERVED ITALIAN BEEF IN WALK IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 65.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT BEEF MUST BE AT 41.F OR BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 5LBS VALUED AT $40. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CONSOLIDATED TICKET
code 22
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS IMPROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
code 47
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED MISSING CEILING TILES OVER WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE DUST ON CEILING AROUND VENTS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO LIGHT SHIELDS ON ANY CEILING LIGHT FIXTURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on October 5, 2020: 11 findings appeared for the first time. 1 finding recurred. 1 previous finding did not recur.

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