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RestaurantLicence 2511352

Jj Fish

411 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago 60612

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Latest verdictFailOct 5, 2026 · 8 days ago
Inspections25since Feb 2, 2017
Fail rate44.0%11 of 25 verdictscitywide 22.4% · above average
City risk ratingMedium riskWhat this kind of business could do if it went wrong — not a grade it earned.

Read the pairs, not the count. A failure is normally followed within days by a re-inspection, and that re-inspection is a second row here. On the timeline below they sit almost on top of each other — one bad day, two marks.

The whole record

  • Pass36%
  • Conditional20%
  • Fail44%
25 inspections from 2017 to 2026 · hover a mark
20172019202120232025
  1. FailOct 5, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 35

      Approved thawing methods used

      3-501.13: observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

    2. 40

      Personal cleanliness

      2-402.11: food handler observed with no hair restraint at the time of the inspection. Instructed all food handlers to wear hair restraints while in prep areas.

    3. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(b): observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c): observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a build up of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold-water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak at the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak, so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    6. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15(a): observed the handwashing sink in the front prep/dishwashing area filled with wastewater and unable to drain. Instructed to repair the sink so that it can drain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.17: observed water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the rear and front prep area. The ceiling tiles above the food prep surface in the front were observed with dust. Instructed to replace, clean, and maintain the mentioned ceiling tiles.

    8. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-501.14: observed the ventilation hood above the deep-frying unit with dust and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  2. FailOct 1, 2026Short Form ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 35

      Approved thawing methods used

      3-501.13: observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

    2. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-501.111: observed approximately 6 big flies. Instructed to eliminate fly activity and clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

    3. 40

      Personal cleanliness

      2-402.11: food handler observed with no hair restraint at the time of the inspection. Instructed all food handlers to wear hair restraints while in prep areas.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(b): observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

    5. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c): observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a build up of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold-water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    6. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak at the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak, so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    7. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed the handwashing sink in the front prep/dishwashing area filled with wastewater and unable to drain. Instructed to repair the sink so that it can drain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

    8. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.17: observed water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the rear and front prep area. The ceiling tiles above the food prep surface in the front were observed with dust. Instructed to replace, clean, and maintain the mentioned ceiling tiles.

    9. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-501.14: observed the ventilation hood above the deep-frying unit with dust and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  3. PassAug 17, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 35

      Approved thawing methods used

      3-501.13: observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

    2. 40

      Personal cleanliness

      2-402.11: food handler observed with no hair restraint at the time of the inspection. Instructed all food handlers to wear hair restraints while in prep areas.

    3. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(b): observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c): observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a buildup of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold-water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak at the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak, so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    6. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.17: observed water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the rear and front prep area. The ceiling tiles above the food prep surface in the front were observed with dust. Instructed to replace, clean, and maintain the mentioned ceiling tiles.

    7. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-501.14: observed the ventilation hood above the deep-frying unit with dust and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

  4. FailAug 5, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 35

      Approved thawing methods used

      3-501.13: observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

    2. 40

      Personal cleanliness

      2-402.11: food handler observed with no hair restraint at the time of the inspection. Instructed all food handlers to wear hair restraints while in prep areas.

    3. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(b): observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c): observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a buildup of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold-water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak at the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak, so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    6. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.17: observed water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the rear and front prep area. The ceiling tiles above the food prep surface in the front were observed with dust. Instructed to replace, clean, and maintain the mentioned ceiling tiles.

    7. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-501.14: observed the ventilation hood above the deep-frying unit with dust and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    8. 59

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

      8-404.13 (b:3): observed continued non-compliance from report# 2640080 dated: 07/23/2026 not corrected #10: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage in the toilet room handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. #47: 4-201.11: observed the door on the far-left side of the three-door cooler in the front food prep area taped closed, but not able to completely close. #49: 4-601.11(c): observed equipment on site in need of cleaning. The crevices of the exterior of the cold holding equipment, the shelves under the food prep tables, and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain. #55: 6-501.12: observed the floors throughout the facility in need of deep cleaning. Especially in the toilet room, the corners of floors surrounding cold holding equipment, and behind cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain. #57: 2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all food handlers to take the course and maintain records on site. Priority 7-42-090, no citation issued

  5. FailAug 3, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 35

      Approved thawing methods used

      3-501.13: observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

    2. 40

      Personal cleanliness

      2-402.11: food handler observed with no hair restraint at the time of the inspection. Instructed all food handlers to wear hair restraints while in prep areas.

    3. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(b): observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c): observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a buildup of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold-water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    5. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak at the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak, so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    6. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.17: observed water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the rear and front prep area. The ceiling tiles above the food prep surface in the front were observed with dust. Instructed to replace, clean, and maintain the mentioned ceiling tiles.

    7. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-501.14: observed the ventilation hood above the deep-frying unit with dust and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    8. 59

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

      Observed continued non-compliance from report# 2640080 dated: 07/23/2026 not corrected #10: 6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage in the toilet room handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain. #47: 4-201.11: observed the door on the far-left side of the three-door cooler in the front food prep area taped closed, but not able to completely close. #49: 4-601.11(c): observed equipment on site in need of cleaning. The crevices of the exterior of the cold holding equipment, the shelves under the food prep tables, and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain. #55: 6-501.12: observed the floors throughout the facility in need of deep cleaning. Especially in the toilet room, the corners of floors surrounding cold holding equipment, and behind cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain. #57: 2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all food handlers to take the course and maintain records on site. Priority 7-42-090, citation issued

  6. FailJul 23, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      2-101.11: observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection while open and operating. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued initial inspection

    2. 35

      Approved thawing methods used

      3-501.13: observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

    3. 36

      Thermometers provided & accurate

      4-302.12: observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

    4. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-501.111: observed approximately 7 big flies and 5 small flies flying throughout the entire facility. Instructed to eliminate fly activity and clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

    5. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-202.13: observed three sticky fly traps filled with about 15 or more dead big flies stored above food prep tables in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to replace and stop storing insect control devices above food prep tables and surfaces.

    6. 40

      Personal cleanliness

      2-402.11: food handler observed with no hair restraint at the time of the inspection. Instructed all food handlers to wear hair restraints while in prep areas.

    7. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(b): observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

    8. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c): observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a buildup of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    9. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15: observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak at the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak, so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    10. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15(a): observed the handwashing sink in the rear prep/dishwashing area filled with black water and unable to drain. Instructed to repair the sink so that it can drain. Priority violation 7-38-030(c), citation issued

    11. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-201.17: observed water-stained and damaged ceiling tiles throughout the rear and front prep area. The ceiling tiles above the food prep surface in the front were observed with dust. Instructed to replace, clean, and maintain the mentioned ceiling tiles.

    12. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-501.14: observed the ventilation hood above the deep-frying unit with dust and in need of cleaning. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    13. +1 more
  7. FailJul 21, 2026ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      Observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection while open and operating. Instructed that a certified food manager must be on site at all times while foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

    2. 21

      Proper hot holding temperatures

      Observed improper hot holding temperatures of tcs foods at the time of the inspection. Found a full pan of fried fish (100.8f) and another full pan of fried chicken (95.9f) inside a hot holding unit that was not turned on, and the door was not shut. Also, found fried chicken in a container out at room temperature near the deep-frying unit at 85.8f. Instructed that the hot holding temperature requirement is 135f or above for all cooked foods. Approximately 20lbs at $178 worth of product discarded. Priority 7-38-005, citation issued

    3. 22

      Proper cold holding temperatures

      Observed improper cold holding temperatures of tcs foods at the time of the inspection. Found inside the walk-in cooler a full pan of whole fish at 53.4f. Also, found stored inside a three-door cold holding unit the following: raw chicken tenderloins (55.8f), raw fish tails, filet, fish steak, perch fish, and salmon ranging (50.0f-52.3f), shrimp (52.2f-53.2), chicken liver (48.9f). Instructed all cold holding foods must reach and maintain 41f or below. Approximately 15lbs at $235 worth of product discarded at this time. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation consolidated with violation #21

    4. 33

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

      Observed improper cold holding temperature for three-door cold holding unit in front prep area, filled with tcs foods. Temperature of unit was 50.4f instructed all cold holding units must reach and maintain 41f or below. Unit tagged at this time, please read comments for tag removal instructions. Priority violation 7-38-005, citation issued

    5. 35

      Approved thawing methods used

      Observed improper thawing method for tcs foods. Found frozen food items in the rinse basin of the three-compartment sink with no running water. Instructed to use proper thawing methods.

    6. 36

      Thermometers provided & accurate

      4-302.12: observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

    7. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed approximately 7 big flies and 5 small flies flying throughout the entire facility. Instructed to eliminate fly activity and clean and sanitize all affected surfaces. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

    8. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed three sticky fly traps filled with about 15 or more dead big flies stored above food prep tables in the rear prep/dishwashing area. Instructed to replace and stop storing insect control devices above food prep tables and surfaces.

    9. 40

      Personal cleanliness

      Food handler observed with no hair restraint at the time of the inspection. Instructed all food handlers to wear hair restraints while in prep areas.

    10. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed two food prep tables in the rear food prep/ dishwashing area with rust on the tabletops where food is prepared. Instructed to replace tables with rusty tabletops and maintain.

    11. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed the interior of all of the cold holding and freezer units throughout the facility in need of cleaning. Also, the interior of the hot holding unit was observed with a buildup of food. Also, the handwashing sinks in the front and rear food prep area were observed with old food residue on hot and cold water knobs. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    12. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed the handwashing sink in the front food prep area with a severe leak at the pipe. Water was profusely leaking onto the floor in the prep area when in use. Manager put a container under the leak, so the handwashing sink can be used. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    13. +5 more
  8. ConditionalApr 23, 2026Short Form ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      Observed no certified food manager with a valid city of Chicago food service manager certificate on site, during the inspection while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage in toilet room handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    3. 37

      Food properly labeled; original container

      3-302.12: observed bulk dry ingredient storage containers in rear prep area not labeled with common food name. Instructed to label and maintain.

    4. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-202.15: observed the front and rear doors open. Instructed to keep doors closed to make facility rodent proof and maintain.

    5. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      4-201.11: observed the door on the far-left side of three door cooler in the front food prep area unable to remain closed. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    6. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c): observed equipment on site in need of cleaning. The crevices of the outerior of the cold holding equipment, the shelves under the food prep tables, and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.12: observed the floors throughout the facility in need of deep cleaning. Especially in the toilet room, the corners of floors surrounding cold holding equipment, and behind cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    8. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-304.11: observed the ventilation hood in the front food prep area not working. Facility is smoky and have strong fumes from cooking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    9. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all food handlers must take course and maintain records on site.

  9. PassMar 26, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage in toilet room handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    2. 37

      Food properly labeled; original container

      3-302.12: observed bulk dry ingredient storage containers in rear prep area not labeled with common food name. Instructed to label and maintain.

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-202.15: observed the front and rear doors open. Instructed to keep doors closed to make facility rodent proof and maintain.

    4. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      4-201.11: observed the door on the far-left side of three door cooler in the front food prep area unable to remain closed. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    5. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c): observed equipment on site in need of cleaning. The crevices of the outerior of the cold holding equipment, the shelves under the food prep tables, and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    6. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.12: observed the floors throughout the facility in need of deep cleaning. Especially in the toilet room, the corners of floors surrounding cold holding equipment, and behind cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    7. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-304.11: observed the ventilation hood in the front food prep area not working. Facility is smoky and have strong fumes from cooking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    8. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all food handlers must take course and maintain records on site.

  10. FailMar 24, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      2-101.11: observed no certified food manager with a valid city of Chicago food service manager certificate on site, during the inspection while open and operating. An expired ServSafe certificate was provided (12/6/2025). Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      6-301.14: observed no handwashing signage in toilet room handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    3. 37

      Food properly labeled; original container

      3-302.12: observed bulk dry ingredient storage containers in rear prep area not labeled with common food name. Instructed to label and maintain.

    4. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      6-202.15: observed the front and rear doors open. Instructed to keep doors closed to make facility rodent proof and maintain.

    5. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      4-201.11: observed the door on the far-left side of three door cooler in the front food prep area unable to remain closed. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    6. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-601.11(c): observed equipment on site in need of cleaning. The crevices of the outerior of the cold holding equipment, the shelves under the food prep tables, and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    7. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      6-501.12: observed the floors throughout the facility in need of deep cleaning. Especially in the toilet room, the corners of floors surrounding cold holding equipment, and behind cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    8. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      6-304.11: observed the ventilation hood in the front food prep area not working. Facility is smoky and have strong fumes from cooking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    9. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      2-102.13: observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all food handlers must take course and maintain records on site.

    10. 59

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

      Observed continued non-compliance from report#2632652, dated on 03/17/2026. #48: 4-302.14: observed still no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection to test concentration of sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority violation 7-42-090, citation issued

  11. FailMar 17, 2026ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      Observed no certified food manager on site during the inspection while open and operating. Instructed a certified food manager must be on site at all times while open and operating. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012, citation issued

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no handwashing signage in toilet room handwashing sink. Instructed to provide and maintain.

    3. 36

      Thermometers provided & accurate

      Observed no probe stem thermometer for taking food temperatures. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

    4. 37

      Food properly labeled; original container

      Observed bulk dry ingredient storage containers in rear prep area not labeled with common food name. Instructed to label and maintain

    5. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed approximately 45 or more mice droppings on site. Mice droppings were found on the floors in the following areas: the toilet room, surrounding the food prep tables in rear and front prep areas, near the grease trap under the three compartment sink, in the hot water tank storage area. Instructed to remove mice droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.

    6. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed the front and rear doors open. Instructed to keep doors closed to make facility rodent proof and maintain.

    7. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Observed the door on the far-left side of three door cooler in the front food prep area unable to remain closed. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    8. 48

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

      Observed no sanitizer test strip kit on-site at the time of inspection to test concentration of sanitizer in 3 compartment sink. Instructed to have a test strip kit on site at all times to monitor the strength of the sanitizer properly. Priority foundation 7-38-005, citation issued

    9. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed equipment on site in need of cleaning. The crevices of the outerior of the cold holding equipment, the shelves under the food prep tables, and cooking equipment. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    10. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed the floors throughout the facility in need of deep cleaning. Especially in the toilet room, the corners of floors surrounding cold holding equipment, and behind cooking equipment under the ventilation hood. Instructed to clean and maintain.

    11. 56

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

      Observed the ventilation hood in the front food prep area not working. Facility is smoky and have strong fumes from cooking. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    12. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      Observed no food handler certificates on site. Instructed all food handlers must take course and maintain records on site.

  12. ConditionalOct 22, 2025Short Form ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      Violation codes: 2-101.11: no valid city of Chicago certified manager on duty while tsc foods are being prepared, handled and served such as chicken and fish. Insurcted manager a city certified food service manager must be on duty/site at all time. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Violation codes: 6-301.12: observed no soap at the hand sink in the prep area for proper hand washing. Instructed manager to provide and maintain as required. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-030(c).

    3. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Violation code #4-602.13: must clean the plastic storage shelves in the walk-in cooler, the exterior of the bulk storage containers and interior of the reach in coolers to remove spills and/or debris.

    4. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Violation codes: 5-205.15: observed a leak at the 3 comp sink faucet neck. Must repair and maintain.

  13. PassAug 20, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-602.13 must clean the plastic storage shelves in the walk-in cooler, the exterior of the bulk storage containers and interior of the reach in coolers to remove spills and/or debris.

    2. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15 observed a leak at the 3 comp sink faucet neck. Must repair and maintain.

  14. FailAug 14, 2025Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      No valid city of Chicago certified manager on duty while tsc foods are being prepared, handled and served such as chicken and fish. Insurcted manager a city certified food service manager must be on duty/site at all time. Priority foundation citation issued #7-38-012.

    2. 40

      Personal cleanliness

      2-402.11 observed the food handler in the prep area without proper hair restraint. Must provide and maintain at all times in the food prep areas.

    3. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      4-602.13 must clean the plastic storage shelves in the walk-in cooler, the exterior of the bulk storage containers and interior of the reach in coolers to remove spills and/or debris.

    4. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      5-205.15 observed a leak at the 3 comp sink faucet neck. Must repair and maintain.

    5. 59

      Previous priority foundation violation corrected

      8-404.13 (b:3) previous priority foundation violation #54 dumpster in poor repair (missing lids) not corrected from report #2621920, date 8/7/25. Priority citation issued #7-42-090. Violation codes: 5-501.115 inspector comments: must detail clean the area around the outside dumpster and grease container. Must maintain to prevent harborage for pests.

  15. FailAug 7, 2025ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 40

      Personal cleanliness

      Observed the food handler in the prep area without proper hair restraint. Must provide and maintain at all times in the food prep areas.

    2. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Must clean the plastic storage shelves in the walk-in cooler, the exterior of the bulk storage containers and interior of the reach in coolers to remove spills and/or debris.

    3. 51

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

      Observed a leak at the 3 comp sink faucet neck. Must repair and maintain.

    4. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Must detail clean the area around the outside dumpster and grease container. Must maintain to prevent harborage for pests.

    5. 54

      Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

      Observed the outside dumpster in poor repair (missing lids). Must provide and maintain to prevent access to possible food source. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(b).

  16. ConditionalJan 15, 2025ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 3

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

      Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to have a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

    2. 35

      Approved thawing methods used

      Observed a box of frozen chicken pieces thawing on top of the drainboard for the 3-compartment sink. Management instructed to properly thaw all tcs foods.

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed a dead cockroach on top of the stainless steel storage shelf above the 3 compartment sink. Management instructed to clean and sanitize the affected area.

    4. 47

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

      Observed rusted storage shelves inside of the 1-door prep cooler. Management instructed to repaint or replace the rusted storage shelves.

    5. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Clean the plastic storage shelves in the walk-in cooler and the interior and exterior of the deep fryers.

    6. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      No toilet paper was provided on the premises. Management instructed to have toilet paper available in the washroom at all times. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010. Citation issued.

  17. PassJul 10, 2024Short Form ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
  18. ConditionalApr 9, 2024ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Clean the interior and exterior of the deep fryers and exterior of the dry storage food containers.

    2. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed the washroom door with no self-closing door device installed. Management instructed to install.

    3. 62

      Compliance with clean indoor air ordinance

      Observed an ashtray used with cigarette ashes inside of the manager's office. Management instructed that no ashtrays can be used inside and no smoking is allowed inside the restaurant. Chicago clean indoor air ordinance 7-32-020(c). Citation issued.

  19. PassJan 27, 2023Complaint Re-InspectionRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed build up of food debris and grime on interior doors of cold holding units in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain

    2. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle in restroom for disposal of sanitary products and maintain at all times.

    3. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed multiple deeply water damaged ceiling tiles in front and rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

  20. FailJan 20, 2023ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no hand drying provision at front hand sink next to cooking equipment nor at rear handsink in dish washing area. Instructed person in charge that hand drying provision must be provided and maintained at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

    2. 10

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

      Observed no handwashing cleanser at rear handsink in dishwashing area. Instructed person in charge to provide and maintain handwashing cleanser at all times. Priority foundation 7-38-030(c). Citation issued under violation 6-301.12 above.

    3. 38

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

      Observed approximately 50 mouse droppings in furnace room on boards and tools stored on rack across from furnace. Instructed person in charge to remove all mouse droppings, sanitize all areas and inform pest control of activity and need for service. Priority foundation 7-38-020(a). Citation issued.

    4. 49

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

      Observed build up of food debris and grime on interior doors of cold holding units in front prep area. Instructed person in charge to detail clean and maintain.

    5. 53

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

      Observed no covered receptacle in unisex restroom. Instructed person in charge to provide covered receptacle in restroom for disposal of sanitary products and maintain at all times.

    6. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed multiple deeply water damaged ceiling tiles in front and rear prep area. Instructed person in charge to replace and maintain.

  21. PassJun 16, 2022Short Form ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
  22. PassMar 24, 2022ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 37

      Food properly labeled; original container

      Small clear food storage containers not labeled with ingredient in rear storage area.

  23. PassJun 8, 2020Short Form ComplaintRisk 2 (Medium)
  24. ConditionalApr 30, 2020CanvassRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 2

      City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

      No city of Chicago certified food manager/certificate on duty while tcs foods are prepared and served . Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-012.

    2. 3

      Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

      No employee health policy on site at the time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-010(

    3. 5

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

      No vomit and diarrhea procedure or supplies on site at time of inspection. Instructed to obtain and maintain. Priority foundation #7-38-005

    4. 36

      Thermometers provided & accurate

      Noted no thermometer on site to monitor the internal food temperature of tcs. Instructed to have one at all times. Pf violation #7-38-005

    5. 37

      Food properly labeled; original container

      Observed no labels on the banana pudding. Instructed to label and maintain

    6. 55

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

      Observed an accumulation of grease and food debris on the floors in the corners and along the walls. Instructed to clean and maintain

    7. 57

      All food employees have food handler training

      No food handler certificates for food handlers. Instructed to provide and maintain

    8. 58

      Allergen training as required

      No allergen training on site for city of Chicago food service managers. Instructed to provide and maintain

  25. PassFeb 2, 2017LicenseRisk 2 (Medium)
    1. 33

      Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

      Clean interior of reach in freezer to remove all food spills must clean and maintain.

Fails sit above the line, passes below. Every inspection the city has published for this licence.

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What it gets cited for

  1. 4926×

    Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

  2. 5115×

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  3. 5514×

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  4. 3812×

    Insects, rodents, & animals not present

  5. 5611×

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  6. 409×

    Personal cleanliness

  7. 358×

    Approved thawing methods used

  8. 28×

    City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate

Counted across every inspection on record here. A code that keeps coming back is the more telling signal.

Source

Published by the Chicago Department of Public Health as Food Inspections, updated weekly. This page shows every row the city holds under licence 2511352 — a business that changed hands may carry history from its predecessor.