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

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS AND NON PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN GREASY EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR 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.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS PVC PIPING; INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE TO METAL.

Backflow can contaminate entire water supply with sewage or chemicals.

Plumbing must be properly installed with backflow prevention.

Air gaps at fixtures; Backflow preventers on connections; No cross-connections; Annual testing of devices; Proper drainage.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED TO REMOVE GREASE, CEILING VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND ABOVE PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALL AROUND UTILITY SINK.

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 FIVE UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ALSO OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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 FIVE UNUSED FREEZER IN REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER. ALSO OBSERVED SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN FAR REAR STORAGE AREA; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE TO AVOID CLUTTER.

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.