Jj Fish & Chicken
8524 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Restaurant ZIP 60617 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Aug 12, 2026
Jj Fish & Chicken was last inspected on August 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation, including signs of pests.
Latest inspection
August 12, 2026 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door with a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint Re-Inspection · Fail
1 critical1 general Show violations
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CriticalRepeat violation
A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:3) observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected from inspection report #2640558 dated 8/3/26; 38 - 6-501.111 observed about 25 live small flies flying around the rear and front food prep area and on the walls, ceilings and ice machine in the rear food prep area by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. At the time of the reinspection observed about 25 live small flies by the 3 compartment sink in the food prep area and about 3 live large flies flying around the food prep area and in the customer dining area 59 - observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2629357 dated 1/7/26; 36 - 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside of the reach in cooler and prep coolers. Instructed to provide. 40 - 2-402.11…
Official wording (code 59)
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door with a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
3 general Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the front entrance door with a 1/2 inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.111 observed about 25 live small flies flying around the rear and front food prep area and on the walls, ceilings and ice machine in the rear food prep area by the 3 compartment sink. Instructed to eliminate live small flies activity, clean and sanitize affected areas and recommended contacting pest control for a service. Priority foundation. Citation issued 7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: 8-404.13(b:4) observed previous core violations not corrected from inspection report #2629357 dated 1/7/26; 36 - 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside of the reach in cooler and prep coolers. Instructed to provide. 40 - 2-402.11 observed the male food handler without a beard guard. Instructed to provide at all times. 41 - 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths not being stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to always store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use. 47 - 4-201.11 observed gasket worn on the walk in cooler door and on the 3 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Observed some rust on shelves in the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelves. 53 - 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide. Instructed to correct all previous core violations. Priority…
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
Canvass · Pass
1 critical14 general Show violations
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CriticalFood handling
Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.11(b-e) observed the interior of the ice machine with a brownish substance at the bottom, no ice was inside of the machine at the time of the inspection. Instructed to clean and sanitize prior to use.
Official wording (code 16)
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: 4-204.112(b) observed no thermometers inside of the reach in cooler and prep coolers. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 observed dry storage containers without labels with the common name of the food inside of the containers. Instructed to label all dry storage containers.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: 6-202.15 observed the rear exit door with a one inch gap at the bottom. Instructed to make said door tight fitting and rodent proofed.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralHygiene & sanitation
Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 2-402.11 observed the male food handler without a hair restraint and beard guard. Instructed to provide at all times.
Official wording (code 40)
Personal cleanliness
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.14 observed wiping cloths not being stored in a sanitizing solution when not in use. Instructed to always store wiping cloths in a sanitizing solution when not in use.
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 observed a container stored in the dry food container (flour). Instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: 4-502.13 observed a single use container being stored/used as a scoop for the flour. Instructed to not reuse single use items.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-201.11 observed gasket worn on the walk in cooler door and on the 3 door prep cooler. Instructed to replace worn gaskets. Observed some rust on shelves in the walk in cooler. Instructed to remove rust or replace shelves.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) observed all non-food contact surfaces in need of detail cleaning to remove all food and grease build up. Observed all storage shelves, all prep tables and wheels in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain. Observed excessive ice build up in walk in freezer in need of removing. All food items that are currently buried must be discarded when corrected.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: 5-205.15 observed a leak at the sprayer located at the 3 compartment sink. Observed the cold-water knob in poor repair at the hand washing sink. Instructed to repair all.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.17 observed no covered receptacle inside of the toilet room. Instructed to provide.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 observed floors throughout in need of detail cleaning to remove dirt debris. Observed accumulated grease debris on the floor under the fryers and flat top grill. Observed standing water under the unused equipment and in the toilet room. Instructed to clean all.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114 observed containers stored on the floor in the walk in cooler. Instructed to store all food items in the walk in cooler at least 6 inches from the floor.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed inadequate lighting in the rear dishwashing area. Instructed to increase lighting intensity.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
4 critical18 general2 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago sanitation certificate on site or certificate posted at time of inspection while handling tcs food products. Ie... Fish, chicken, beef. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at all times.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: No employee health policies on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain policies on site. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010 citation issued
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: No vomit/diarrhea clean up kit or policy on site at time of inspection. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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CriticalHygiene & sanitation
Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.
Inspector’s note: Observed no soap or paper towels in restroom, rear prep area and front prep area hand sinks. Manager provided paper towels and soap. Manager instructed to provide and maintain at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 10)
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
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GeneralFood temperature
Frozen food was thawed the wrong way.
Inspector’s note: Observed a pan of fish submerged in standing water in sink. Instructed to thaw frozen food items under cold running water or under refrigeration. Correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 35)
Approved thawing methods used
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No stem thermometer on site at time of inspection to adequately measure internal temperatures of all tcs food products. Instructed to obtain and maintain a stem thermometer at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: No thermometers in any reach in coolers instructed to obtain and maintain at all times.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.
Inspector’s note: Large bulk food containers need to be cleaned and labeled with commodity name. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 37)
Food properly labeled; original container
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: DROPPINGS AND FLIES OBSERVED ON SITE. OBSERVED MICE ACTIVITY AT FRONT STORAGE SHELVES APPROXIMATELY 30-40 DROPPINGS. OBSERVED FLY ACTIVITY AROUND WATER HEATER IN REAR BACK AREA. APPROXIMATELY 10-12 FLIES NOTED INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(a) CITATION ISSUED.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed no pest control logbook on site or proof of pest control. Instructed manager to provide logbook and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(c) citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFood handling
Wiping cloths weren’t used or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: All wiping cloths when not in use must be stored in a clean sanitizing solution. Instructed manager to provide sanitizing solution buckets. Correct and maintain
Official wording (code 41)
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
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GeneralFood handling
In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Ice scoop must be stored in clean, sanitized container at all times. Do not store ice scoop in ice. Observed knives being stored between 3 compartment sink and wall. Instructed to provide a clean sanitized container for all utensils.
Official wording (code 43)
In-use utensils: properly stored
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GeneralFood handling
Clean utensils, equipment, or linens weren’t stored and handled properly.
Inspector’s note: Instructed to invert all single-use articles. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 44)
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Rusty shelves in reach in coolers in need of replacing. Instructed to correct and maintain. Observed rubber gaskets that are in need of replacing in front reach in coolers. Instructed to correct and maintain all aluminum foil and cardboard in need of removing from all shelves. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.
Inspector’s note: No chemical test strips on site to adequately measure sanitizer. Instructed to obtain chemical strips and maintain on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-005 citation issued
Official wording (code 48)
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: All contact surfaces in need of detail cleaning to remove all food build up. All storage shelves, all prep tables and wheels in need of detail cleaning to remove all grease and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain excessive ice build up in walk in freezer in need of removing. All food items that are currently buried must be discarded when corrected.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Stoppers needed for 3 compartment sink must provide and maintain large leak at sprayer faucet on 3 compartment sink. Instructed to correct and maintain
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Unisex washroom in need of detail cleaning instructed to clean and maintain clean at all times.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Unisex toilet room in need of covered waste can instructed to provide and maintain
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Outside waste area not maintained at time of inspection all waste oil containers and other trash is loose in storage area. No container provided for all waste items instructed to obtain container and maintain area clean and free from loose garbage. Priority foundation 7-38-020(b) citation issued
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors, walls and ceiling in need of detail cleaning to remove all build up of grease and food spills throughout. Detail cleaning needed under and around all fryers and water heater. Floors throughout in need of detail cleaning and maintaining. Instructed to correct and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Hood ventilation in need of detail cleaning to remove large anounts of grease and remove all grease droplets. Instructed to detail clean and maintain
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: No original city of chicago sanitation certificate on site or certificate posted at time of inspection while handling tcs food products. Ie... Fish, chicken, beef. Instructed manager to obtain and maintain city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-012 citation issued
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: All food handlers who do not have city of chicago sanitation certificate must have food handler certificate. Instructed to obtain and maintain
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
6 general Show violations
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GeneralFood temperature
Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.
Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to provide and maintain working thermometers inside all coolers.
Official wording (code 36)
Thermometers provided & accurate
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed the main front door not tight fitting at the bottom. Must provide and maintain a weather strip at the bottom.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Observed the rubber gasket around the front prep cooler in poor repair. Must repair and maintain. Also defrost the interior of the walk freezer around the condenser unit and wall.
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaks at the 3 comp sink underneath and faucet. Must repair and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris inside the outside enclosed garbage corral. Must remove to prevent harborage.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning around the deep fryer wheels. To remove grease and debris.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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License · Not Ready
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