Closed

The New Billys Fish and Chicken Inc.

7855 S Cottage Grove AVE, Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Dec 24, 2025

The New Billys Fish and Chicken Inc. was last inspected on December 24, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 24, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

5 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. No Entry

    Complaint · No Entry

    No violations

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Thermometers were missing or inaccurate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no metal stem thermometers for internal temperature taking on site. Instructed to provide metal stem thermometers and maintain on site.

      Official wording (code 36)

      Thermometers provided & accurate

    • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

      Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers not wearing a hair restraint. Instructed to have all food handlers wear a hair restraint and maintain.

      Official wording (code 40)

      Personal cleanliness

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed storage racks in the walk in cooler in need of cleaning. Instructed to detail clean and remove all food and dirt build up.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the floors in the food prep area and through out warped/damaged. Instructed to repair and maintain floors. -must remove the cardboard from the walk in cooler and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no light shield for the light inside the walk in cooler. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food handlers on site that have not met the food handler's requirements. Instructed to meet the food handlers requirements and provide proof. Maintain.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the door on the walk-in cooler not closing properly. Instructed to repair said door and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed the shelving unit with clean dishware stored on it witih rust located near the rear exitdoor. Instructed to remove the rust or replace said shelving unit.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the microwave in the main food prep area with food splatters inside of the microwave unit. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed water on the floor in the walk-in cooler. Instructed to remove said water and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certifcate on site. Instructed that all certified food managers are required to have the allergen training certification.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 10 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.