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J & J Fish & Chicken
5612 W Madison St, Chicago 60644 · Risk 1 (High)
Pass
Most recent result
Feb 9, 2026
5
Inspections on record
4
Times passed
0
Times failed
Violations cited on Feb 9, 2026
- #6PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF SODA STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
- #39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF LEMON PEPPER AND SUGAR NOT COVERED IN PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COVER ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- #41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
- #45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
- #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED NO LIGHT INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
Inspection history
| Date | Type | Result | Risk |
|---|---|---|---|
| Feb 9, 2026 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Jun 9, 2025 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 15, 2024 | Canvass | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
| May 11, 2023 | Complaint | Pass w/ Conditions | Risk 1 (High) |
| Apr 5, 2023 | License | Pass | Risk 1 (High) |
Source
- Food Inspectionsupdated weeklyofficial portal ↗
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 5612 W Madison St was inspected on Feb 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
- What violations were cited at J & J Fish & Chicken?
- The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER EATING, TASTING, DRINKING, OR TOBACCO USE - Comments: OBSERVED OPEN CAN OF SODA STORED INSIDE DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED LID BEVERAGE CONTAINERS AND PROVIDE SEPARATE AREA FOR EMPLOYEE MEALS.
- 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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