Chicago
44
BEAT

J & J Fish and Chicken

1600 W Marquette Rd, Chicago, IL 60636 · West Englewood · Restaurant · Medium risk
BEAT
44/100

Troubled record — failed 3 of 7 inspections for other, documentation & training

Inspections
7
3 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-02
Pass Rate
43%
3 failures
Score
44/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-02)
Failed 3 inspections (2024, 2024, 2023)
Other issues found across 7 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation serious 23×
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Other critical
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Documentation & Training critical
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Pest Activity critical
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Employee Hygiene minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Food Storage & Handling minor
2025-07-02 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 4
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR PROPPED OPEN WITH A STICK; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SCREEN DOOR IF DOOR IS GOING TO BE OPEN DURING BUSINESS HOURS TO PREVENT INSECTS OR RODENTS FROM ENTERING.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING: BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, AREA UNDER GRILL; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT AND CEILING VENTS TO REMOVE DUST.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS IN HOOD SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN HOODED SYSTEM.

2024-11-14 Pass Complaint Re-Inspection
2
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

2024-11-12 Fail Complaint Re-Inspection
5
minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL PANEL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND KEEP DRY

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING & PREP AREAS

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2605858 11/04/24 NOT CORRECTED-#40-2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS. #49-4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT...

2024-11-04 Fail Complaint
CRITICAL 13
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES, FISH,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETERS FOR PREP COOLERS.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES INSIDE OF REAR MOPSINK AND WALLS AND FLYING AROUND,ON BOXES IN FRONT PREP AREA,MEN'S AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 11/4/24....

serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM GARBAGE CORRAL IN DINING AREA & REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DRAINE LINE PIPE AT 1- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED TOILET IN MEN'S TOILET ROOM NOT FLUSHING AND ONE IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM WHEN FLUSHED WATER COMES SHOOTING OUT FRONT THE LID OF TOILET BOWL AND POOLING ON TO FLOOR MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES,LOOSE WALL PANEL OUTSIDE OF TOILET ROOMS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DIRT AND FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN DISH WASHING & PREP AREAS

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP AND GREASE FROM FLOOR & FLOOR DRAINS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT AND REMOVE WATER FROM FLOOR IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS AND KEEP DRY.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE BUILD UP AT HOOD & FILTERS AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.

minor Employee Hygiene

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2591530 3/22/24 NOT CORRECTED-#37-3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.#40-2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.#45-4-903.11(A;C) : MUS...

2024-03-22 Pass w/ Conditions Complaint
CRITICAL 16
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH,COLESLAW,FRENCH FRIES, CHICKEN,ETC)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

critical Documentation & Training

MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

BSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS (SHAKERS) WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ON BOTH SIDES OF REAR DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.

minor Other

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE TORN BOOTH SEATS IN DINING AREA.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT IN REAR AREA,UNUSED EQUIPMENT IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,LOWER CABINET IN DINING AREA.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE OPENING AROUND PIPE LEADING INTO WALL UNDER REAR HAND SINK,BROKEN & MISSING WALL BASE TILES EXTERIOR OF UNUSED WALK IN COOLER,DINING AREA,LOOSE WALL PANEL IN DINING AREA,STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR AREA.MUST GROUT FLOOR AROUND...

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR IN UNUSED WALK IN COOLERS AND AT FRONT SERVICE COUNTER.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

minor Other

SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION FOR CUSTOMERS TO VIEW.A NEW SUMMARY WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Other

MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS

OBSERVED A DEFAULT BEVERAGE OFFERED FOR SALE ON KIDS MENUS MUST OFFER ONE OF THE DRINK OPTIONS ABOVE

2023-12-29 Pass License Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2023-12-15 Fail License
CRITICAL 6
critical Other

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND/OR DIARRHEA EVENTS AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005.

minor Other

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

OBSERVED A FEW COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMTERS.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER IN THE EMPLOYEE / CUSTOMERS WASHROOMS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-030(C).

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE AND MAINATIN SMALL GARBAGE CANS WITH LIDS AS REQUIRED IN THE WOMEN WASHROOM.

minor Pest Activity

GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED WEEDS, DEBRIS AND LITTER IN THE OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED FLOORS, WALL AND CEILING TILES IN POOR REPAIR THROUGH OUT PREMISES(PREP AREA, WASHROOMS,STORAGE AREA). MUST SEAL HOLES, REPLACE CEILING TILES AND GROUT THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREAS.

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