Restaurant Profile
JJ FISH
1861 W 87TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60620
CHICAGO, IL 60620
18
Total Inspections
11.1%
Pass Rate
16
Failures
Inspection History
Oct 24, 2024
Result:
Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF POP COOLER,STORAGE RACK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN VESTIBULE.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING
Aug 15, 2022
Result:
Fail
2 violations
Key Violations:
47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT
Aug 8, 2022
Result:
Fail
14 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN SAME AREA.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED A GAS STOVE CONNECTED IN REAR PREP AREA MISSING A VENTILATION HOOD DUCTED TO EXTERIOR OF BUILDING .MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR DISCONNECT AND REMOVE FROM PREMISES.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK.;;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 61.2F INSIDE OF A LARGE BLACK BUSS PAN INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $8.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS);;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND TORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 16 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/2022.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED);;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELF ABOVE REAR STOVE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING
Jul 24, 2020
Result:
Fail
6 violations
Key Violations:
|C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.;;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-501.14 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLE,FRYER CART,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES WHERE NEEDED.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING
Jul 17, 2020
Result:
Fail
18 violations
Key Violations:
|ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED A 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER AT 52.3F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE. A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX OR EMAIL LETTER WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 41.0F OR BELOW.(COS)(PRIORITY 7-38-005);;|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.;;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS.;;21|PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF TCS FOODS APPX. 3LBS. COOKED CHICKEN LEGS & TIGHS AT 68.3F-109.4F AND 6LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS 93.6F IN 2- LARGE SEPERATE BLACK PLASTIC CONTAINERS SITTING ON COUNTER TOP.PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING FOODS AT 135.0F OR ABOVE. APPX. 9LBS. $23.(PRIORITY 7-38-005);;22|PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS APPX. 120LBS. COLE SLAW RANGING FROM 46.5F-59.0F IN 2OZ. CONTAINERS IN 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER(PLASTIC BLACK BINS WITH LIDS) AND IN STYROFOAM TRAYS PILED UP ON REAR PREP TABLES .PRODUCT WAS DISCARDED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 120LBS. $300.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(COS) CONSOLIDATED VIOLATION.;;33|PROPER COOLING METHODS USED;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES ON CONTAINERS,BOXES,DISHES AND FLYING AROUND PREMISES AND IN TOILET ROOM ALSO. APPX. 10-12 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/17/20.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A);;39|CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD BETWEEN HAND SINK AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA.;;40|PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF MICROWAVE.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 1- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM ALL PREP AND REACH IN COOLERS,ROLLING CART,PREP TABLE,FRYER CART,FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN-UP POLICY PROCEDURE AND ITEMS FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005);;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,GAP ON BOTH SIDES AT LOWER WALL AT REAR DOOR.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING
Sep 6, 2019
Result:
Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE REAR STORAGE RACKS WITH FOIL ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MAINTAIN SAME.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG UP FOR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
Aug 30, 2019
Result:
Fail
13 violations
Key Violations:
|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY WHERE ALL FOOD/CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES ACKNOWLEDGES THEIR RESPONSIBILITIES IN REPORTING ANY ILLNESSES TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED;;|TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN THE TEST KIT FOR THE SANITIZER USED FOR SANITIZING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;36|THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: FOUND NO METAL STEM THERMOMETERS FOR INTERNAL TEMPERATURE TAKING OF TCS FOODS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: FOUND THE REAR STORAGE RACKS WITH FOIL ON THE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FOIL AND MAINTAIN A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.;;48|WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS WITH A THICK BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD AND DIRT. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF THE FRYERS. MAINTAIN SAME.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: FOUND NO PROCEDURE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT A POLICY AND PROVIDE ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES FOR HANDLING THESE EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND THE INTERIOR OF THE TOILET IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: FLOORS IN THE CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND THE SINKS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD, GREASE, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS. -WALLS AROUND THE SINKS WITH DIRT AND FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO HANG UP FOR DRYING WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: ALL FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES WERE EXPIRED. INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS AND MAINTAIN.
Dec 11, 2017
Result:
Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE FREEZER AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED WORN OUT RUBBER GASKET AT 2-DOOR FREEZER IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.;;34|FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP UNDER THE FRYERS AT FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND BEHIND GREASE TRAP IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED CREVICES/HOLES ON WALL UNDER THE REAR EXIT DOOR FRAME. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
Mar 18, 2015
Result:
Fail
5 violations
Key Violations:
32|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED FISH STORED IN THE REAR LARGE BOX FREEZER IN GROCERY BAGS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS(ZIP LOCK). ALSO FRONT COUNTER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO RESEAL.;;33|FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT MICROWAVE NOT CLEAN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED THE RESTROOM WALL IN POOR REPAIR UNDER SINK, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. ALSO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH AREA.;;38|VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE COLD WATER HANDLE IN POOR REPAIR AT REAR HAND SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.;;45|FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES, GIVEN COPY OF IDPH'S FOOD HANDLER INFORMATION, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
Jul 31, 2014
Result:
Fail
3 violations
Key Violations:
30|FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABLED,(FLOUR,CORN MEAL,ETC.INSTRUCTED LABLE ALL CONTAINERS.ALSO LABLE PREPED AND COOKED CHICKEN IN COOLERS.;;35|WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: LOWER WALL NEAR BASEBOARD AT SHELVING UNIT IN POOR REPAIR.MUST REPAIR.;;41|PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED ON FLOORS AFTER USE.MUST INVERT MOPS AFTER EACH USE.
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