JJ FISH.
411 S KEDZIE AVE · NEAR WEST SIDE, CHICAGO
Failed 5 of 18 inspections. 23 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
APR 232026PASS W/ CONDITIONS9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO MAKE FACILITY RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
6-501.12: 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.
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.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
MAR 262026PASSED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO MAKE FACILITY RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
6-501.12: 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.
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.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
MAR 242026FAILED10 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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
6-301.14: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
3-302.12: OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
6-202.15: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO MAKE FACILITY RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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.
6-501.12: 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.
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.
2-102.13: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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
MAR 172026FAILED12 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
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
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOM HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO PROBE STEM THERMOMETER FOR TAKING FOOD TEMPERATURES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED BULK DRY INGREDIENT STORAGE CONTAINERS IN REAR PREP AREA NOT LABELED WITH COMMON FOOD NAME. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
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.
OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR DOORS OPEN. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP DOORS CLOSED TO MAKE FACILITY RODENT PROOF AND MAINTAIN.
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.
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
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
OCT 222025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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).
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.
Violation Codes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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AUG 202025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
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.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 142025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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.
5-205.15 OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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.
AUG 72025FAILED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER IN THE PREP AREA WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS.
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.
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET NECK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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).
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE AREA AROUND THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AND GREASE CONTAINER. MUST MAINTAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE FOR PESTS.
JAN 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES INSIDE OF THE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT OR REPLACE THE RUSTED STORAGE SHELVES.
CLEAN THE PLASTIC STORAGE SHELVES IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS.
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.
APR 92024PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN THE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND EXTERIOR OF THE DRY STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS.
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR WITH NO SELF-CLOSING DOOR DEVICE INSTALLED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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.
JAN 272023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
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
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.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEEPLY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 202023FAILED6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
OBSERVED MULTIPLE DEEPLY WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN FRONT AND REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 242022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
SMALL CLEAR FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA.
APR 302020PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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.
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010(
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR SUPPLIES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005
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
OBSERVED NO LABELS ON THE BANANA PUDDING. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOORS IN THE CORNERS AND ALONG THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR FOOD HANDLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FEB 22017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN FREEZER TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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