Pass

J J Fish and Chicken

5401 S Wentworth Ave, Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant ZIP 60609 Risk 2 (Medium)

Passed · as of Jan 23, 2026

J J Fish and Chicken was last inspected on January 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

January 23, 2026 · Canvass

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFood handling

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed food storage containers without labels containing the common name of foods. Instructed to provide.

    Official wording (code 37)

    Food properly labeled; original container

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    4 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed bulk storage containers containing breading etc without labels. Instructed to provide when removed from original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 40 lbs frozen chicken stored on floor in rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to store properly elevated off floor to prevent possible contamination.must maintain.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed all bulk containers with excessive amounts of dried food debris on exterior surfaces. Instructed to replace or clean at frequency to prevent pest harborage

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed floors throughout front and rear prep with built up grease, food debris under all wired racks and in corners, slushy syrup spills under beverage dispenser. Instructed to remove and maintain premise.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed 1 of 2 food handler training certifications on site during time of inspection. Instructed to provide for new employees and maintain on site for review.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

  2. Pass

    License · Pass

    3 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken ceiling tile above 3 compartment sink. Must repair or replace broken ceiling tile.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Noted dirty and dusty ceiling camera above front food prep area. Instructed to clean and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean food debris build up from floor along with wall bases behinfd the storage rack in the back.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Not all food employees had food-handler training.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler's training certification for employee. Instructed that all employee must comply with food handler's training by the food handling regulation enforcement act.

      Official wording (code 57)

      All food employees have food handler training

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 9 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.