Did J J Fish & Chicken pass its last health inspection?

J J Fish & Chicken at 7908 S Halsted St was inspected on Nov 15, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 5 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.

What violations were cited at J J Fish & Chicken?

The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: must repair or replace leaky faucet at front hand sink.

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.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

J J Fish & Chicken

7908 S Halsted St, Chicago 60620 · Risk 2 (Medium)

Pass

Most recent result

Nov 15, 2024

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Nov 15, 2024

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: must repair or replace leaky faucet at front hand sink.
#36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR DESSERT DISPLAY UNIT AT SERVICE COUNTER.
#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED BOXED FOOD PRODUCTS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER MUST STORE ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMP SINK.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON WALK IN FREEZER,CRACKED BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINER.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON PIPES ON REAR & FRONT OF FRYER CABINETS,CARDBOARD ON SHELVING UNITS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES IN WALK IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP FROM ALL STORAGE SHELVING UNITS INCLUDING WALK IN COOLER,FAN GUARD COVERS,EXTERIOR OF INSIDE GREASE CONTAINER,LEGS OF PREP TABLES,EXTERIOR OF LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS ON OVERHEAD DISH RACK AND BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,ICE BUILD UP IN WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL BASES IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA,FLOOR TILE IN FRONT OF REACH IN FREEZER IN POOR REPAIR.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN FREEZER
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Nov 15, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Nov 7, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 2 (Medium)
Aug 15, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jun 19, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 2 (Medium)
Jan 29, 2019	License	Pass w/ Conditions	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 7908 S Halsted St was inspected on Nov 15, 2024 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 5 inspections on record it has failed 1 time.
What violations were cited at J J Fish & Chicken?: The most recent inspection cited 11 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: must repair or replace leaky faucet at front hand sink.
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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