Did J & J Fish pass its last health inspection?

J & J Fish at 26 E Adams St was inspected on Aug 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at J & J Fish?

The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

J & J Fish

26 E Adams St, Chicago 60603 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Aug 6, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Aug 6, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (BULK,SHAKERS,ETC)
#40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.
#40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: 2-304.11 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UNIFORMS.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
#43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.
#45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS,PIPES, WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 6-501.19 : OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT ENTERS INTO PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HOLES IN KNEE WALL IN DINING AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Aug 6, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 30, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2025	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 9, 2025	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 14, 2021	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 15, 2020	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 1, 2017	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2016	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
May 12, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2015	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 29, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 23, 2013	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2013	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2013	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2012	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 1, 2011	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 1, 2010	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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J & J Fish — questions

Did J & J Fish pass its last health inspection?: J & J Fish at 26 E Adams St was inspected on Aug 6, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at J & J Fish?: The most recent inspection cited 10 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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