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J & J FISH

8800 S COMMERCIAL AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60617 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

J & J FISH has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 27, 2010. The most recent inspection, on July 18, 2014, found no infractions.

2 of 9 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Food temperature control and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 6, 2013. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 6, 2013. For example: REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded once on November 21, 2013. For example: DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 20 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on December 6, 2013. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on December 6, 2013. For example: FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

9 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    6 infractions

    • 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090
      • OBSERVED SERIOUS VIOLATION #18 NOT CORRECTED FROM LAST INSPECTION DATED 11/21/13,OSERVED EVIDENCE OF MORE THAN 90 RODENT(MICE) DROPPINGS ON PREMISES THRU-OUT,N LOWER SHELVES OF PREP AREAS BEHIND FREEZER, ON FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT, ACTIVE RODENT ENTRY POINTS AT BASE BOARD OF WALL BEHIND DOOR, ALSO OBSERVED, NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (COOKED CHICKEN TO ORDRD) BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. ESTABLISHMENT PREVIOUSLY VIOLATED FOR NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES, ON 11/21/13,11/25/13. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED.7-42-090
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • UPGRADED,SEE VIOLATION#14,
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOLER ETC NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL ALL OF EQUIPMENT THRU OUT PREMISES.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND EQUIPMENT AND THRU OUT PREMISES..MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED.DIRTY MOP WATER,BUCKET IN PREP AREA,DIRTY DEEP FRYERS IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN UNUSED DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE.COVER OPEN GREASE BUCKETS.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.EVIDENCE OF RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.52 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR HAND SINK,UNDER BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE,AND 61-ON TOP OF CARDBOARD ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYERS,AND COOLER IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE/DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE FRIED CHICKEN,PIZZA PUFFS. PERSON ON DUTY CANNOT PROVIDE AT THIS TIME A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOLER ETC NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL INTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKY PIPE UNDER MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED.DIRTY MOP WATER,BUCKET IN PREP AREA,DIRTY DEEP FRYERS IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN UNUSED DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE.COVER OPEN GREASE BUCKETS.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL.EVIDENCE OF RODENT/MICE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES.52 MICE DROPPINGS UNDER REAR HAND SINK,UNDER BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE,AND 61-ON TOP OF CARDBOARD ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYERS,AND COOLER IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL AREAS.MUST CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED.
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON PREMISES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED,IE IT BEEF, FRIED CHICKEN,ETC. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • OBSERVED DISH WASHING FACILITIES NOT MAINTAINED.NO HOT WATER AT 3-COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBSERVED ALL FOOD EQUIPMENT,COOLER,ETC NOT CLEAN.MUST DETAIL INTERIOR EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NOT CLEAN AROUND EQUIPMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAKY PIPE UNDER MOP SINK.MUST REPAIR.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • NO THERMOMETER FOR FOOD HANDLER TO MONITOR TEMPERATURES.MUST PROVIDE.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED CLEANING EQUIPMENT NOT PROPERLY STORED.DIRTY MOP WATER,BUCKET IN PREP AREA,DIRTY DEEP FRYERS IN REAR.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN UNUSED DEEP FRYERS OR REMOVE.COVER OPEN GREASE BUCKETS.
  5. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER NOT CLEAN OF GREASE.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS NO CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT .MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • REPAIR LEAKY PIPE UNDER LAST SINK COMP AT 3-COMP SINK.
  6. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.OBSERVED LOOSE HANDLE ON THE UPRIGHT FREEZER INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.CLEAN INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF MICROWAVE, FRYER DOORS, AND COOLERS AND COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS, ALSO DEFROST BOX FREEZER IN REAR CLEAN AND SANITIZE SYRUP PUMPS.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repairCLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL EQUIPMENT FRONT AND REAR.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.CHANGE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES FRONT PREP AREA.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND CLEAN OTHER SHIELDS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Cleaning equipment shall be properly stored away from food, utensils, equipment, and clean linens.CLUTTER IN REAR STORAGE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ITEMS NOT BEING USED
  7. Complaint Re-Inspection

    0 infractions

  8. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority.34- WE STILL OBSERVED FLOORS NOT CLEAN AND WATER ON FLOORS OF COMMON USE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE/CORRECT WATER SOURCE. ALSO,35- MUST STILL SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE/CONDUITS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. OBSERVED SECTION OF WALL IN BASEMENT NEED REPAIR,MUST REPAIR.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. MUST STILL COMPLETE REMOVING UNSUED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE.
  9. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 9. WATER SOURCE: SAFE, HOT & COLD UNDER CITY PRESSURE
      • FOUND NO HOT WATER AT ANY SINK ON THE PREMISES PER CITY CODE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. CITATION #64656-11
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #159017 DATED 07-08-09 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33/1- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENTS, REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS. 34/1- MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENTS AND IN BASEMENT-MUST FIND SOURCE OF WATER ON BASEMENT FLOOR AND ELIMINATE. 35/1- MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL WATER STAINED CEILING TILES AND SEAL AROUND ALL PIPES/CONDUITS. MUST CLEAN VENT IN TOILET ROOM. 38/1- MUST FIX LOOSE HOT WATER KNOB ON RIGHT FAUCET ON 3-COMP. SINK.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REPLACE TORN/DAMAGED DOOR ON CHEST REACH-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A PARTITIONER TO SEPARATE MOP SINK FROM 3-COMP. SINK IN REAR AREA.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN INTERIOR OF CABINET IN TOILET ROOM AND DETAIL CLEAN PREP TABLES IN REAR-IF CLEANING DOES NOT REMOVE RUST AND STAINS MUST PAINT SHELVING.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL WALLS AND CEILING TILES/VENTS. REPAIR DAMAGED WALLS THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. MUST PROVIDE MISSING WALL TILES AND WALL BASE THROUGHOUT.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • REPLACE BROKEN LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FRONT COUNTER AND WHEREVER NEEDED AND CLEAN-REMOVE DEAD BUGS FROM SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • MUST REMOVE ANY UNUSED EQUIPMENT AND CLUTTER FROM REAR AND BASEMENT AND ORGANIZE ALL OTHERS.

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