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JJ FISH & CHICKEN

3948 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60623 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JJ FISH & CHICKEN has been inspected 6 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since August 1, 2024. The most recent inspection, on June 15, 2026, recorded 7 infractions.

1 of 6 inspections on record found no infractions at all. In the past 12 months there were 2 inspections with 9 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Cleaning and sanitizing, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Food source, labelling and allergens.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2026. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on June 15, 2026. For example: PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

  • Food source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded once on August 13, 2024. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 6 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2026. For example: IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on June 15, 2026. For example: PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

6 inspections

  1. Canvass

    7 infractions

    • 40. PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
      • OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
    • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
      • OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED AS DISPENSING UTENSILS INSIDE BULK SAUCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE LONG HANDLE UTENSILS FOR DISPENSING CONDIMENTS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED POP CRATES USED AS SHELVING UNITS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED CIGARETTE BURNS ON TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK CONTAINERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOLDING UNITS, PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL AREAS.
    • 62. COMPLIANCE WITH CLEAN INDOOR AIR ORDINANCE
      • OBSERVED TWO SINGLE SERVICE TRAYS WRAPPED IN FOIL, USED AS ASHTRAYS, FILLED WITH MULTIPLE CIGARETTE BUTTS AND LIGHTED CIGARETTE ON TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA AND ON DESK IN OFFICE. ASHTRAYS SHALL BE REMOVED IN ALL AREAS SMOKING IS PROHIBITED. SMOKING IS PROHIBITED IN ALL PUBLIC PLACES SMOKING ORDINANCE 7-32-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
  2. Short Form Complaint

    2 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11 OBSERVED BLOWN BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  3. Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD (CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED BLOWN BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  4. Canvass

    4 infractions

    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE AT TIME OF INSPECTION THAT A CERTIFIED MANAGER AS WELL AS A VALID ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE IS REQUIRED ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD (CHICKEN, FISH, BEEF) IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED TORN AND DAMAGED GASKET ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRAINS.
  5. License

    2 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SOME DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND BUILDUP IN CRACKS/CREVICES OF 2 DOOR DISPLAY COOLER IN FRONT PREP AS WELL AS INSIDE BEVERAGE 2 DOOR COOLER WIRED RACKS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. License

    0 infractions

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