What is J & J Fish & Chicken's health inspection score?

J & J Fish & Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was J & J Fish & Chicken last inspected?

J & J Fish & Chicken was last inspected on December 11, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does J & J Fish & Chicken have?

J & J Fish & Chicken has 62 total violations across 11 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is J & J Fish & Chicken safe to eat at?

Yes, J & J Fish & Chicken has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does J & J Fish & Chicken serve?

J & J Fish & Chicken serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

J & J Fish & Chicken

Name: J & J Fish & Chicken
Address: 800 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, 60651
Rating: 91

800 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/11/2025

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Chicken•Chicago

Ranked #999 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

10 inspections

Last: Dec 11, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

6.2

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+15 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

800 N KEDZIE AVE, Chicago, IL 60651

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

2 inspections

2 intermediate

18 basic

Sep

Dec 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 intermediate

5 basic

Jul

Nov 2025

2 inspections

3 high priority

7 intermediate

3 basic

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Dec

Inspection History

10 records on file

4 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint2 Canvass Re-Inspection2 Canvass

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE OFFICE, NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFETCED SURFACES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 3- LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING ON FLOOR NEAR OIL CONTAINER,UNDERNEATH 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER AND ON TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA ,ALSO SEVERAL DEAD ROACHES ALONG GASKETS OF 3- DOOR REACH IN FREEZER,INSIDE OF HOT WATER TANK.2- LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA.MUST REMOVE DEAD ROACHES.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 12/3/25.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)

Base deductions−9 pts

Nov 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 High3 Med2 Basic

6 total

71/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11: OBSERVED A THREE-DOOR COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE OF UNIT WAS 52.0�F AT THIS TIME. COOLER WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEW COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
3-501.16(A:2,&B): OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND 10 CONTAINERS OF: FISH FILLETS, FISH NUGGETS, SHRIMP, CHICKEN, AND GIZZARDS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 48.2�F-52.0�F STORED INSIDE A PREVIOUSLY TAGGED THREE-DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD-HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 22LBS AT $215 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12: OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF DRY INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE OFFICE, NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFETCED SURFACES.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE FROM REPORT #2626745 DATED ON 11/06/2025 NOT CORRECTED: #38: 6-501.111: OBSERVED ROACH INFESTATION. STILL OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 8 LIVE ROACHES AND ABOUT 5 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. ON THE WALL ABOVE THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE WALL NEAR THE OIL CONTAINER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON THE WALL/PIPES/FLOOR NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS/ BOXES NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−29 pts

Nov 25

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High4 Med1 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

53/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH NO IDENTIFICATION TO VERIFY IDENTITY. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WITH IDENTIFICATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED A THREE DOOR COOLER FOUND AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE. TEMPERATURE OF UNIT WAS 54.0F AT THIS TIME. COOLER WAS TAGGED AT THIS TIME. PLEASE REVIEWED COMMENTS FOR TAG REMOVAL INSTRUCTIONS. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS. FOUND 10 CONTAINERS OF: FISH FILLETS, FISH NUGGETS, SHRIMP, CHICKEN, AND GIZZARDS AT TEMPERATURES RANGING 48.0F-51.0F STORED INSIDE A THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED ALL COLD HOLDING FOODS MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. APPROXIMATELY 20LBS AT $200 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED A CONTAINER OF DRY INGREDIENTS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4 LIVE ROACHES AND ABOUT 10 SMALL FLIES ON SITE. ON THE WALL ABOVE THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, ON THE WALL NEAR THE OIL CONTAINER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING/ FOOD PREP AREA, AND ON THE WALL/PIPES/FLOOR NEAR THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS ARE STORED IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. FOUND SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS/ BOXES NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH AND SMALL FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. MANAGER KILLED THREE LIVE ROACHES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. FOUND DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FRONT AND REAR OF THE FACILITY: SURROUNDING THE COLD HOLDING UNITS, INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE OFFICE, NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN, AND SANITIZE ALL AFFETCED SURFACES.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING. ESPECIALLY UNDER THE SHELVES WHERE THE DRY INGREDIENTS ARE STORED IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High5 Med5 Basic

11 total

55/100inspection score

−45 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF THREE DOORREFRIGERATOR AT 47.9F WITH TCS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE. INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNITS AT 41.0F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (5)

−25 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOOD. FOUND A CONTAINER OF FRIED CHICKEN AT 89.0�F OUT AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 15LBS $67 OF PRODUCT WORTH. INSTRUCTED TO HOLD HOT TCS FOODS AT 135�F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE OF THE THREE-DOOR COOLER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA. FISH FILETS (49.1F-51.0F), CATFISH NUGGETS (53.8F), SHRIMP (48.1F). APPROXIMATELY 25LBS OF PRODUCT WERE DISCARDED AT 188 WORTH OF PRODUCT. (MANAGER DISCARDED PRODUCT. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0�F OR BELOW. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION #21
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER IN THE THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETERS IN ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE TABLE NEAR THE THREE DOOR FREEZER IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, AND ON A STICKY TRAP IN THE LOWER INTERIOR OF THE FREEZER CHEST IN THE FRONT PREP AREA.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST INFESTATION. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 15-20 LIVE ROACHES, 2 BIG FLIES, AND 10 SMALL FLIES. LIVE ROACHES WERE OBSERVED: IN THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA ON THE OUTERIOR OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, IN THE PIPES OF THE WALK-IN COOLER, ON THE WALLS NEAR THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA, ON THE TOPS OF THE DRY INGREDIENTS NEAR THE REAR HANDWASHING SINK, ON THE FLOOR NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK, UNDER THE FREEZER/COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA, INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER IN THE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. BIG FLIES ARE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND SMALL FLIES ARE THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS AND ON WALLS UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE ROACH, BIG/SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY ON SITE. RECOMMEND CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN OUTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
UPON ARRIVAL, OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA AND THE WAREWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED ALL TO RESTORE HOT WATER IN PREP AREA, HANDWASHING SINKS, AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY IN NEED OF CLEANING ESPECIALLY UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT UNDER THE VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE VENTILATION FILTERS IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 12/16/2024, REPORT #2609681 #37: OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN AND FISH MIX. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LABELS. #40: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. #55: OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED FRYER EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOLER NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES. #57: OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED

Base deductions−45 pts

Dec 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN AND FISH MIX. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED LABELS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NET/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED FRYER EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOLER NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONTLINE SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−15 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High1 Med7 Basic

9 total1 risk factor

66/100inspection score

−29 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITH VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WITH AN ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE STORED/PREPARED/SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON FOOD CONTAINERS WITH CHICKEN AND FISH MIX. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED LABELS.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER WITH NO HAIR NTE/RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH BEING STORED IMPROPERLY ON THE TABLE IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO TESTING STRIPS ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED OLD/UNUSED FRYER EQUIPMENT ON THE FLOOR BY THE COOLER NEAR THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FROM THE PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DIRTY OVERHEAD VENTS IN THE FOOD PREP AND FRONTLINE SERVING AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES ON DUTY WITH NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE(S). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
62COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE−2
OBSERVED ASHTRAY WITH EVIDENCE OF CIGARETTE ASHES AND CIGARETTE BUTTS ON PREMISES IN REAR OFFICE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ASHTRAY AND MAINTAIN. ALSO INFORMED SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS DUE VIOLATION NOT ADHERING TO THE CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE. CITATION ISSUED 7-32-015 (C)

Base deductions−29 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19: OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT ARERAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C): OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, IN AREAS SUCH AS DISHWASHING, PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.12: OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN BETWEEN AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN HALLWAY, UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AREA SURROUNDING AND INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114: OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ITEMS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14: OBSERVED DUST ON VENTS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Sep 23

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med11 Basic

13 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED LARGE WHITE ROUND CONTAINERS OF FLOUR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER MUST BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY THIRTY SMALL FLIES AND THREE LARGE FLIES IN REAR DISHWASHING AREA, IN AREAS SUCH AS SURFACE OF LARGE GREASE CONTAINER, UTILITY SINK, THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON LARGE BOTTLES OF SAUCE AND SEASONINGS. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/18/2023. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY TWENTY MOUSE DROPPINGS BEHIND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDERNEATH SHELVING UNITS AND LARGE WHITE ROUND CONTAINERS IN HALLWAY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMENDED PEST CONTROL SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/18/2023. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED SODA CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT ARERAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE. OBSERVED CARDBOARD USED AS SHELF LINER IN WALKIN COOLER AND ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CARDBOARD AS SHELF LINER. ALL NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RED AND BLUE CUTTING BOARDS STAINED BLACK AND DEEPLY GROOVED. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED FAUCET OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACH THIRD COMPARTMENT CLOSET TO UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FAUCET LONG ENOUGH TO REACH ALL THREE COMPARTMENTS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF TWO AND THREE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT WITH FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES AND GASKETS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS IN COLD HOLDING DISPLAY COOLER INTERIOR. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED BUILDUP ON INTERIOR SURFACES OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BAGS OF TRASH AND BOXES STORED ON GROUND NEXT TO DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED ALL TRASH AND BOXES SHALL BE STORED IN DUMPSTER SO THAT THEY ARE INACCESSIBLE TO INSECTS AND RODENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES, IN AREAS SUCH AS DISHWASHING, PREP AREA, WASHROOM AND WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILDUP ON FLOORS, IN BETWEEN AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AREA, UNDERNEATH SHELVING IN HALLWAY, UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND AREA SURROUNDING AND INTERIOR OF UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON WALLS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPILLAGE AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR OF WALK IN COOLER INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER ON FLOOR SURROUNDING UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ITEMS FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY AND TO PREVENT AREAS FOR PEST HARBORAGE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DUST ON VENTS OF ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST AND GREASE ON FILTERS, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED DUST ON CEILING VENT COVER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BURNT OUT LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−32 pts

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85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

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