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JJ FISH CHICKEN & MOMO'S STEAK

6201 S ASHLAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60636 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JJ FISH CHICKEN & MOMO'S STEAK has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since June 25, 2012. The most recent inspection, on December 20, 2016, recorded 1 infraction.

None of the 7 inspections on record were free of infractions. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Pests, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Protecting food from contamination.

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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 6, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • 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 2 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 23, 2015. For example: APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

  • Protecting food from contaminationHigher risk

    This covers how food is stored, prepared and displayed: raw meat kept away from ready-to-eat food, food covered and stored off the floor, and nothing dripping or splashing into it. Cross-contamination from raw to cooked food is a direct route for salmonella and E. coli.

    Recorded once on December 15, 2015. For example: FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION

  • 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 June 25, 2012. 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 21 times across 7 separate inspections, most recently on December 20, 2016. For example: WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

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.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass Re-Inspection

    1 infraction

    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLES.
  2. Canvass

    6 infractions

    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 75 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR BEHIND THE CONTAINERS OF FLOUR AND UNDER THE PREP TABLE AND DRY STORAGE SHELF. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. REMOVE FLY STRIP FROM THE CEILING IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1592081 ON 12/23/15 NOT CORRECTED: 35 - STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME. 41 - CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. (SODA FOUNTAIN, REACH IN COOLER, OIL DISPENSORY, ETC.) ADVISED TO CLEAN OR REMOVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT. 45 - FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORD OF COMPLETION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED FROZEN SHRIMP STORED IN A PLASTIC GROCERY BAG. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL FOODS IN PROPER FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS ONLY.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • DETAIL CLEAN THE FOLLOWING ITEMS: TOP OF STOVE, INTERIOR OF PREP COOLERS, DEEP FRYERS, VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS, DUST ON HANGING MENU BOARD ABOVE THE PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CLEAN THE GREASE ON THE WALL BEHIND THE PREP TABLES. CLEAN THE DUST FROM THE CEILING TILES AROUND THE CEILING SUPPLY VENTS.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • THE VENTILATION FAN IN THE WASHROOM IS NOT OPERATIONAL. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE THE FAN.
  3. Canvass Re-Inspection

    7 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBERVERD FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WHEELS, SIDES, EXTERIOR, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINETS, LEGS, WHEELS, OF EQUIPMENT/TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • FLOORS BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. (SODA FOUNTAIN, REACH IN COOLER, OIL DISPENSORY, ETC.) ADVISED TO CLEAN OR REMOVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS. ADVISED SANITATION BUCKET NEEDED FOR ALL WIPING CLOTHS.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORD OF COMPLETION.
  4. Canvass

    10 infractions

    • 16. FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION
      • OBSERVED RAW FISH AND SHRIMP STORED ABOVE READY TO EAT FOOD (ONIONS) IN WALK IN COOLER. OSERVED RAW BEEF PATTIES STORED ABOVE CHEESE AND CONDIMENTS, READY TO EAT FOODS. CDI. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-005A
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPX 50 MICE DROPPINGS IN STORAGE CABINETS, UNDER SODA MACHINE, UNDER TABLE IN REAR. 10 LIVE FLIES FOUND IN REAR NEAR GREASE DISPOSAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICES. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-020
    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERT FOOD MANAGER ON SITE ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHICKEN, FISH, SHRIMP, BEEF,ETC) CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS 7-38-012
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED RUSTY SURFACES ON EXTERIOR OF GREASE TRAP AND WIRE RACKS OF WALKIN COOLER. ALUMINIUM FOIL AND CARDBOARD LINING ON BOTTOM OF TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SAME TO A SURFACE SMOOTH, EVEN AND CLEANABLE. CUTTING BOARD WITH STAINED WITH DEEP DARK GROVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • OBERVERD FOOD DEBRIS, EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP ON WHEELS, SIDES, EXTERIOR, INTERIOR OF FRYERS, CABINETS, LEGS, WHEELS, OF EQUIPMENT/TABLES.EXTERIOR OF TRASH CONTAINERS AND MOP SINK BASIN NOT CLEAN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • OBSERVED DUST, DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILDUP ON HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES ABOVE WALKIN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED LEAK ON FAUCET, AND ON PLUMBING BELOW 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ADVISED REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SAME
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • CLUTTER/UNUSED EQUIPMENT ON SITE. (SODA FOUNTAIN, REACH IN COOLER, OIL DISPENSORY, ETC.) ADVISED TO CLEAN OR REMOVED UNNECESSARY EQUIPMENT.
    • 42. APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
      • OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS ON COUNTERS AND CUTTING BOARDS. ADVISED SANITATION BUCKET NEEDED FOR ALL WIPING CLOTHS
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS NOT MET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER RECORD OF COMPLETION
  5. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED
      • NO CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN,FISH, SHRIMP AND COLE SLAW) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. MUST HAVE CITY CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • CLEAN INTERIOR COMPARTMENT OF DEEP FRYERS OF GREASE BUILD-UP.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • CLEAN FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER/COOLER OF DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • EXPOSED HAND WASH SINK AT REAR DETACHED FROM WALL. REPAIR SAME.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • LEAK AT PIPING UNDER REAR EXPOSED HANDWASH SINK. REPAIR SAME.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    2 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS & WHEELS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.
  7. License

    3 infractions

    • 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED
      • 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IMPROPERLY DESIGNED, FAUCET NOT ABLE TO REACH EACH COMPARTMENT. INSTD TO PROVIDE FAUCET ABLE TO REACH EACH COMPARTMENT TO PROVIDE HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, INCLUDING LEGS & WHEELS, INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, INCLUDING DOORS AND RUBBER GASKETS, NOT CLEAN EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN. STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR WITH DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • VENTS AND SURROUNDING LIGHTSHIELDS NOT CLEAN, DUST ACCUMULATION. CLEAN SAME AND MAINTAIN.

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