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J & J FISH & CHICKEN

1400 E 47TH DR, CHICAGO, IL 60653 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

J & J FISH & CHICKEN has been inspected 9 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 30, 2015. The most recent inspection, on November 19, 2024, found no infractions.

3 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: Handwashing and staff hygiene, Food source, labelling and allergens 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.

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded 4 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on January 13, 2023. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on May 14, 2020. For example: PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on January 13, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 once on May 14, 2020. For example: THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

  • 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 5 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on February 27, 2024. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED THE BASE OF THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED A DAMAGED CEILING TILE WITH A LEAK IN THE REAR NEAR HOT WATER TANK. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    4 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 ISSUED.
    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS; INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED LIGHT GREASE AT BOTTOM OF FRYERS; CLEAN WHERE NEEDED.
    • 57. ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
      • INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
  4. Canvass

    8 infractions

    • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
      • FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGE THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT THE FRONT HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
      • FOUND NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE OR POSTERS AT ANY OF THE HAND WASHING SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN SIGNAGE OR POSTERS.
    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • FOUND TCS FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL TCS FOODS THAT HAVE BEEN PREPARED OR REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING AND HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIN 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 36. THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
      • NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN METAL STEMMED THERMOMETERS FOR ACCURATE INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATIN VIOLATIN 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
    • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
      • FOUND WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • FOUND THE RUBBER GASKETS ON THE FRONT PREP REACH IN COOLERS DAMAGED/RIPPED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKETS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
  5. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA, AND PACKAGED TAFFY GRAPES PASTA AND MACARONI SALADS IN FRONT DISPLAY COOLER.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • REPAIR CEILING LEAK IN REAR NEAR WASHROOM AND REPLACE ALL MISSING AND STAINED CEILING TILES.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, FREEZER AND REAR PREP AREA. REMOVE ALL EXCESS CARDBOARD AND TRASH IN REAR NEAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 43. FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
      • PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING COLESLAW. STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION AT THE REQUIRED PPM.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
  6. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  7. Short Form Complaint

    0 infractions

  8. Complaint

    1 infraction

    • 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
      • OBSERVED GROCERY BAGS IN FREEZER USED TO STORE FOOD; INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE FREEZER BAGS IN FREEZERS.
  9. License

    1 infraction

    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AT FRON CEILING LIGJTS. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.

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