J & J FISH & CHICKEN Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: NOTED 50 SMALL LIVE FLIES IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA SCATTERED ON THE WALL, EDGE OF THE 3 COMP SINK, A CORD FROM A RADIO AND AROUND THE IN FLOOR GREASE TRAP. ALSO NOTED 15 LIVE FLIES SCATTEERD IN THE HALLWAY WHERE DRY GOODS ARE STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FLIES AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREA, ESP AROUND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE FLOOR. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020.

Unprotected openings allow pest entry, leading to contamination of food and surfaces.

Building openings must be protected against pest entry.

Doors tight-fitting and self-closing; Windows screened; Openings sealed; Pest control log maintained; Regular monitoring; Professional service when needed.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLE AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN,FISH AND ITALIAN BEEF. A CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY/SITE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED #7=38-012

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.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: REAR DISH WASHING/PREP AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

Damaged floors harbor bacteria and create safety hazards.

Floors must be smooth, cleanable, and maintained.

Smooth, non-porous in food areas; Properly sloped to drains; Coving at wall junctures; Kept clean; Good repair.