J & J FISH Gets Conditional Pass on Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE SEE #2.

Without knowledgeable supervision, critical food safety practices may be overlooked, significantly increasing risk of foodborne illness outbreaks affecting multiple customers.

The person in charge must be present during all hours of operation, hold valid certification, and demonstrate food safety knowledge.

Person in charge must: Be present during all operating hours; Hold valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate; Demonstrate knowledge of foodborne disease prevention, HACCP principles, and Code requirements; Ensure employee compliance with food safety practices.

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: WE OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHEN FOODS ARE HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED. PIC ON DUTY AT THIS TIME WITH NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITAION CERTIFICATE. COOKED CHICKEN AT 130.0F PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-012

Lack of certification indicates potential gaps in food safety knowledge, increasing risk of improper food handling and foodborne illness.

Valid City of Chicago Food Service Sanitation Certificate required and must be posted.

Certificate must be: Current and valid; Posted conspicuously in public view; Held by person in charge during all operating hours; Renewed before expiration date.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: WE OBSERVED APPROX 20-LBS OF COOKED CHICKEN WINGS INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX STORED ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYER IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER HOT TEMPERATURE OF 130.0F. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN HOT (TCS) FOODS INSIDE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR HIGHER. FOOD WAS REMOVED AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $35.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005.

Temperatures above 41°F allow rapid bacterial multiplication, doubling every 20 minutes.

Cold foods must be held at 41°F or below.

Maintain 41°F or below; Check temperatures regularly; Properly functioning refrigeration; Thermometers in all units; Keep doors closed.

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: OBSERVED 1-LARGE CONTAINER OF RAW PERCH FISH AND 1- LARGE PAN OF RAW CATFISH AT IMPROPER COLD TEMPARTURES OF 64.0F AND 65.0F STORED ON FLOOR BEING UNTHAWED UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR PREP AREA . INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COLD (TCS) FOODS AT 41.0F INSIDE COOLER. APPROX 40-LBS OF FISH WAS REMOVED BY PIC AND DISCARDED AT COST APPROX $65.00-COS. PRIORITY VIOLATION ISSUED 7-38-005 CONSOLATED VIOLATION

Temperatures below 135°F allow bacteria to multiply, especially spore-formers that survive cooking.

Hot foods must be held at 135°F or above.

Maintain 135°F or above; Check temperatures regularly; Proper hot holding equipment; Cannot reheat in hot holding units.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN STORED INSIDE CARDBOARD BOX STORED ON FLOOR BY DEEP FRYERS AND PANS OF RAW FISH STORED ON FLOORS UNDER DISPLAY SHELVES. INSRUCTED NOT TO SORE ANY FOODS ON FLOORS OF ESTABLISHMENT OR REUSE INSIDE CARDBOARD BOXES FOR FOOD STORAGE TO PREVENT ANY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.

Contamination during preparation is a leading cause of foodborne illness.

Prevent contamination during all food handling.

Minimize bare hand contact; Prevent cross-contamination; Use clean equipment; Proper employee hygiene.

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS, THE EXTERIOR AND INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL FRYERS TO REMOVE HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

Accumulated soil attracts pests and harbors bacteria.

All surfaces must be kept clean.

Clean equipment interiors and exteriors; Walls, ceilings, floors clean; Remove grease and debris; Clean as often as necessary.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: WE OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, OVERFLOWING WITH GARBAGE, LIDS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP GARBAGE TRASH INSIDE DUMPSTER AND LIDS CLOSED. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION ISSUED 7-38-020(B). VIOLATION CORRECTED DURING INSPECTION-COS.

Poor waste management attracts pests and creates contamination sources.

Refuse must be properly contained and removed.

Leak-proof, pest-proof containers; Tight-fitting lids; Clean storage areas; Frequent removal; Containers cleaned.

This violation was corrected during the inspection.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED WALLS AND FLOORS IN NEED OF DEEP CLEANING IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AND FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT

Deteriorated facilities harbor pests and prevent proper cleaning.

Building must be maintained in good condition.

No holes in walls/ceilings; Doors and windows intact; Fixtures functional; No water damage; Surfaces intact.