Pass

J & J Fish and Chicken

1600 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL 60636

Restaurant ZIP 60636 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jul 2, 2025

J & J Fish and Chicken was last inspected on July 2, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 4 violations, including signs of pests.

Latest inspection

July 2, 2025 · Complaint

Pass

Result: Pass

4 general
  • GeneralPests

    Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

    Inspector’s note: Observed the rear exit door propped open with a stick; instructed to install a screen door if door is going to be open during business hours to prevent insects or rodents from entering.

    Official wording (code 38)

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

    Inspector’s note: The following equipment in need of cleaning: bottom area of fryers, exterior surfaces of fryers, grill, area under grill; clean and maintain all.

    Official wording (code 49)

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean walls around and behind equipment, floors under and around equipment and ceiling vents to remove dust.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean vents in hood system above cooking equipment in hooded system.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspection history

8 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must repair or replace loose wall panel outside of toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 must clean excessive build up at hood & filters at cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Fail

    Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail

    1 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalRepeat violation

      A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violations from report #2605858 11/04/24 not corrected-#40-2-402.11 : must provide hair restraints for food handlers. #49-4-601.11(c) : must clean debris and grease build up from fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipment in rear area,unused equipment in unused walk in cooler. #55-6-201.13 : must repair or replace stained ceiling tile in rear area.must grout floor around cooking equipment,mop sink basin, at 3- compartment sink. #56- 2-102.13 : observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 59)

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up and grease from floor & floor drains along wall bases throughout and remove water from floor in both toilet rooms and keep dry

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean dirt and food splatter from walls in dish washing & prep areas

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-501.14 : must clean excessive build up at hood & filters at cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Fail

    Complaint · Fail

    1 critical11 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide internal thermometers for prep coolers.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 50 or more live small flies inside of rear mopsink and walls and flying around,on boxes in front prep area,men's and women's toilet rooms. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 11/4/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no chemical test kit to check sanitizing solution ppm's.must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-005)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from garbage corral in dining area & reach in freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing draine line pipe at 1- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet in men's toilet room not flushing and one in women's toilet room when flushed water comes shooting out front the lid of toilet bowl and pooling on to floor must repair and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-030(c)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing ceiling tiles throughout premises,loose wall panel outside of toilet rooms.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean dirt and food splatter from walls in dish washing & prep areas

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up and grease from floor & floor drains along wall bases throughout and remove water from floor in both toilet rooms and keep dry.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean excessive build up at hood & filters at cooking equipment.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralRepeat violation

      A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

      Inspector’s note: Previous core violations from report #2591530 3/22/24 not corrected-#37-3-302.12 : must label food storage containers (shakers) when food is not in original package.#40-2-402.11 : must provide hair restraints for food handlers.#45-4-903.11(a;c) : must store plastic wear with handles in upright position. #49-4-601.11(c) : must clean debris and grease build up from fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipment in rear area,unused equipment in unused walk in cooler,lower cabinet in dining area. #55-6-201.13 : must repair or replace broken & missing wall base tiles exterior of unused walk in cooler,stained ceiling tile in rear area.must grout floor around cooking equipment,mop sink basin, at 3- compartment sink.#55-6-501.16 : must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops. #55-6-501.114 : must elevate articles off of floor in unused walk in coolers .56- 2-102.13 : observed no food handlers…

      Official wording (code 60)

      Previous core violation corrected

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (chicken,coleslaw,french fries, fish,etc)must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 critical11 general3 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

      Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

      Official wording (code 1)

      Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

    • CriticalManagement & training

      Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

      Inspector’s note: Bserved no signed employees health policies for employees must provide and maintain.(prority foundation 7-38-010)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 3)

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers (shakers) when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a gap on both sides of rear door must make door tight fitting.

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide hair restraints for food handlers.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFood handling

      Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must store plastic wear with handles in upright position.

      Official wording (code 45)

      Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace torn booth seats in dining area.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean debris and grease build up from fryer cabinets,pipes of cooking equipment in rear area,unused equipment in unused walk in cooler,lower cabinet in dining area.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace leaky pipe underneath 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace opening around pipe leading into wall under rear hand sink,broken & missing wall base tiles exterior of unused walk in cooler,dining area,loose wall panel in dining area,stained ceiling tile in rear area.must grout floor around cooking equipment,mop sink basin, at 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a hooking system to hang up wet mops.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must elevate articles off of floor in unused walk in coolers and at front service counter.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFood handling

      Miscellaneous public health order.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a default beverage offered for sale on kids menus must offer one of the drink options above

      Official wording (code 64)

      Miscellaneous / public health orders

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty while tcs foods are being prepared,handled and served such as (fish,coleslaw,french fries, chicken,etc)must be on site at all times.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for employees must provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

    • PaperworkFood handling

      The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no summary report posted from previous inspection for customers to view.a new summary will be posted.(priority foundation 7-42-010(b)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 61)

      Summary report displayed and visible to the public

  5. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  6. Fail

    License · Fail

    2 critical4 general Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

      No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no procedure or supplies for responding to vomiting and/or diarrhea events as required. Instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • CriticalFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no hot running water in the employee / customers washrooms. Must provide and maintain at all times. Priority violation #7-38-030(c).

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a few coolers without thermometers. Must provide and maintain working thermomters.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide and mainatin small garbage cans with lids as required in the women washroom.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed weeds, debris and litter in the outside garbage corral. Must detail clean and maintain to prevent harborage for pests.

      Official wording (code 54)

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors, wall and ceiling tiles in poor repair through out premises(prep area, washrooms,storage area). Must seal holes, replace ceiling tiles and grout the floors in the prep areas.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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