JJ FISH & CHICKEN.

Chicago Health Dept

3948 W CERMAK RD · NORTH LAWNDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Jun 2026).

5 inspections on record since 2024 · Last inspected Jun 2026 · 1 critical violation in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

JUN 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUN 15

2026

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 7 violations

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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

DEC 16

2025

PASS 2 violations

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED BLOWN BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 6

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BLOWN BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED PERSON TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

JUN 2

2025

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

Minor Sanitation

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.

AUG 13

2024

PASS 2 violations

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED SOME DESSERTS WITHOUT LABELS IN DISPLAY COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE

Minor Sanitation

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.

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