Restaurant inspections / Restaurant
J & J Fish & Chicken
6814 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago 60649 · Risk 2 (Medium)
Pass
Most recent result
Jan 29, 2026
29
Inspections on record
11
Times passed
12
Times failed
Violations cited on Jan 29, 2026
- #43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED TO SCOOP BARBEQUE AND HOT SAUCE LEFT INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT.
- #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: 4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER LOWER SHELF AND THE FRONT PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBAORD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
- #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11 OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MEN'S ROOM IS MISSING THE LID FOR THE TOP PART OF THE TOILET BOWL. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY HAS A RANDOM LARGE PLASTIC COVERING THE TOP PART OF THE TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH AN ACTUAL TOILET BOWL LID AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jan 29, 2026 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 22, 2026 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Feb 7, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Apr 16, 2024 | Short Form Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Feb 15, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Feb 5, 2024 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 29, 2024 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Aug 12, 2022 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Sep 7, 2021 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Aug 26, 2021 | Short Form Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jul 7, 2021 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jul 28, 2020 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jul 15, 2020 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 10, 2020 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| May 2, 2019 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Apr 25, 2019 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Sep 12, 2018 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Sep 5, 2018 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Sep 21, 2016 | Short Form Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jun 24, 2016 | Canvass Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jun 17, 2016 | Canvass | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Apr 8, 2015 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Mar 27, 2015 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Aug 6, 2014 | Complaint | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Aug 5, 2014 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 24, 2014 | Complaint Re-Inspection | Pass | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jan 10, 2014 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Jun 26, 2013 | Canvass | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 2 (Medium) |
| Aug 30, 2010 | Complaint | Fail | Risk 2 (Medium) |
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 & Chicken — questions
- Did J & J Fish & Chicken pass its last health inspection?
- J & J Fish & Chicken at 6814 S Stony Island Ave was inspected on Jan 29, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 29 inspections on record it has failed 12 times.
- What violations were cited at J & J Fish & Chicken?
- The most recent inspection cited 3 violations, beginning with: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: 3-304.12 OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED TO SCOOP BARBEQUE AND HOT SAUCE LEFT INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT.
- What does "Risk 2 (Medium)" 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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