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Jj Fish & Chicken

3948 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Restaurant ZIP 60623 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of Jun 15, 2026

Jj Fish & Chicken was last inspected on June 15, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 7 violations.

Latest inspection

June 15, 2026 · Canvass

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Result: Pass w/ Conditions

6 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralHygiene & sanitation

    Staff personal cleanliness was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food handler not wearing hair restraint. All food handlers must wear effective hair restraints.

    Official wording (code 40)

    Personal cleanliness

  • GeneralFood handling

    In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed small plastic containers used as dispensing utensils inside bulk sauce. Instructed manager to provide long handle utensils for dispensing condiments to prevent contamination.

    Official wording (code 43)

    In-use utensils: properly stored

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed pop crates used as shelving units in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate shelving for storage.

    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 cigarette burns on table in rear prep area. Instructed manager to repair/repace and maintain.

    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 food spills and debris on interior and exterior surfaces of bulk containers, cooking equipment, holding units, prep tables. Instructed manager 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 food spills and debris on floors under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean and maintain floors in all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • PaperworkFood handling

    Smoking rules (Clean Indoor Air Ordinance) weren’t followed.

    Inspector’s note: Observed two single service trays wrapped in foil, used as ashtrays, filled with multiple cigarette butts and lighted cigarette on table in rear prep area and on desk in office. Ashtrays shall be removed in all areas smoking is prohibited. Smoking is prohibited in all public places smoking ordinance 7-32-020(c) citation issued

    Official wording (code 62)

    Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Short Form Complaint · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: 4-501.13 observed excessive build up of food debris on interior of microwave. Instructed person in charge to detail, clean, and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 observed blown bulb in hood system. Instructed person to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  2. Conditional

    Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions

    2 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 excessive build up of food debris on interior of microwave. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed blown bulb in hood system. Instructed person to replace and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge at time of inspection that a certified manager as well as a valid original certificate is required on site at all times tcs food (chicken, fish, beef) is being prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  3. Conditional

    Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

    3 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 torn and damaged gasket on two door cooler in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      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 build up of debris and rust on shelves in walk in cooler. Instructed person in charge 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 build up of debris in all floor drains throughout facility. Instructed person in charge to detail clean all drains.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no valid city of chicago sanitation certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge at time of inspection that a certified manager as well as a valid original certificate is required on site at all times tcs food (chicken, fish, beef) is being prepared and served. Priority foundation #7-38-012. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 2)

      City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed some desserts without labels in display cooler. Instructed to provide

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food debris and buildup in cracks/crevices of 2 door display cooler in front prep as well as inside beverage 2 door cooler wired racks. Instructed to remove buildup, clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  5. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 5 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.