JJ FISH & CHICKEN

๐Ÿ“ 8524 S STONY ISLAND AVE , Chicago, IL 60617  ยท South Chicago
95
Excellent
Latest Inspection Score
Inspected: 2026-01-07
โš ๏ธ Latest Violations (15)
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FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: 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.
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THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 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.
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INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 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.
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A HAIR RESTRAINT AND BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 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.
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IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED A CONTAINER STORED IN THE DRY FOOD CONTAINER (FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED A SINGLE USE CONTAINER BEING STORED/USED AS A SCOOP FOR THE FLOUR. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE SINGLE USE ITEMS.
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FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 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.
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 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.
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: 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.
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 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.
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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED INADEQUATE LIGHTING IN THE REAR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY.
๐Ÿ“‹ Inspection History (2)
Date Score Type Status
2026-01-07 95 Canvass Risk 2 (Medium)
2025-12-17 60 Complaint Risk 2 (Medium)

Data sourced from Chicago health department public records.
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