JJ FISH & CHICKEN SOUTH CHICAGO Fails Health Inspection - Chicago Restaurant

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Vomit and diarrhea contain millions of viral particles. One incident can contaminate entire facility and cause outbreak affecting dozens.

Written procedures required for cleaning bodily fluid events to prevent disease transmission.

Written procedure must address: Isolating contaminated area; Removing and discarding affected food; Using proper PPE; Cleaning and sanitizing with appropriate concentration; Proper disposal of contaminated materials.

HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ENTER FOOD PREPARATION AREA FROM OUTSIDE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. FOOD HANDLER PROCEEDED TO BEGIN PREPARING CHICKEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN ENTERING FROM OUTDOORS, AND OR WHEN CHANGING AND STARTING A NEW TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Improper sanitization fails to kill pathogens, allowing contaminated equipment to spread illness throughout facility.

Sanitizing solutions and rinse water must meet specific requirements for effectiveness.

Chemical sanitizers: Chlorine 50-100 ppm, Quaternary ammonium 200-400 ppm, Iodine 12.5-25 ppm; Hot water: 171°F for 30 seconds or 180°F at dish surface; Test strips required; Proper contact time.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: FOUND SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Blocked or unsupplied sinks force employees to skip handwashing, spreading fecal bacteria and viruses to food.

Handwashing sinks must be accessible, properly supplied, and used only for handwashing.

Each sink needs: Warm water (100°F minimum); Soap in dispensers; Paper towels or air dryers; Waste receptacles; Signage; Clear access; Used only for handwashing.

PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES - Comments: FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL CHICKEN IN FOOD PREPERATUON AREA AT 51F. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. FOOD DISGARDED.

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.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: FOUND FACILITY THAWING CATFISH AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.

Damaged surfaces cannot be properly cleaned and may harbor pests.

Walls and ceilings must be smooth, cleanable, and in good repair.

Smooth, washable surfaces in food areas; Light colored; No holes or cracks; Clean and maintained.

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN CLOSEST TO HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

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.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WATER RUNNING IN BASIN CLOSEST TO HANDWASHING SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTE WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP INTO BASIN FURTHERST AWAY FROM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Improper disposal contaminates environment and attracts pests.

All waste water must be properly disposed.

Discharge to approved sewer; No dumping outside; Grease trap maintained; No floor draining to exterior.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. FOUND BOXES OF OIL, GLOVES, AND PAPER TOWEL ON GROUND NEXT TO DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. FOUND BOXES OF OIL, GLOVES, AND PAPER TOWEL ON GROUND NEXT TO DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

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.