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M & J Chicken & Fish

June 27, 2022 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint Re-Inspection
failed findings10
critical findings0

Failed findings

Toxic Substances Properly Identified, Stored, & Used

Inspector note: OBSERVED MANAGERS PERSONAL SUPPLEMENTS/VITAMINS STORED DIRECTLY NEXT TO FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE IN DESIGNATED AREA
code 28
thermometers missing

Official wording: Thermometers Provided & Accurate
Inspector note: OBSERVED PROBE THERMOMETERS BEING USED AS AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SECONDARY AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLING EQUIPMENT.
code 36
grimy wiping cloths

Official wording: Wiping Cloths: Properly Used & Stored
Inspector note: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS IN BIN WITH DIRTY UTENSILS IN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION.
code 41
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD IN FOOD PREP COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES. • OBSERVED TWO FREEZERS WITH DUCT TAPE HOLDING UNDERSIDE INSULATION TOGETHER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE COOLING UNITS/FREEZER. • OBSERVED FOIL LINING ON SHELVING UNITS AND UNDERNEATH FRYERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FOIL LINING AS IT CAN HARBOR PESTS.
code 47
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE,RUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. (NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES)
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: NOTED LEAK AT BASE OF REACH IN COOLER LOCATED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES FOR FEMININE HYGIENE PRODUCTS INSIDE OF UNISEX/ STAFF TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: OBSERVED EVERY WALL SURFACE WITH FOOD SPLATTER AND ACCUMULATED DEBRIS ALONG THE BASE/FLOOR PERIMETER OF ALL THE WALLS. OBSERVED PEELING PAINT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. • OBSERVED UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS STORED IN REAR AND IN FRONT NEAR REGISTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED, UNNECSSARY EQUIPMENT AND ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: NOTED DUST BUILDUP IN VENTS DIRECTLY ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 56
Previous Priority Foundation Violation Corrected

Inspector note: OBSERVED CONTINUED NON COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2559553 DATED 6/17/2022. OBSERVED LIVE MOUSE RUNNING IN FACILITY DURING INSPECTION. OBSERVED RODENT DROPPINGS 5-10 DROPPING ON TABLE NEXT TO PREP STATION, 10-20 DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH COCO COLA UNIT BEING USED A STORAGE, OBSERVED 10-20 IN UTILITY CLOSET,30-40 DROPPINGS IN FRONT OF UNDERNEATH REGISTER/SERVING COUNTER AND ALONG FRONT WINDOW AND IN REAR ON SHELVING UNITS AND ITEMS STORED.
code 59

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Fail on June 17, 2022: 1 finding appeared for the first time. 9 findings recurred. 6 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

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