DEC 12
2025
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JJ FISH & CHICKEN SOUTH CHICAGO.
BEAT. 36/100
7100 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE · CHATHAM, CHICAGO
Last inspected December 12, 2025 · passed
Failed 5 of 14 inspections. 14 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
14
8 passed · 1 w/ conditions · 5 failed
VIOLATIONS
56
includes 14 critical
RECORDS COVER
7 YEARS
since Sep 2018
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
DEC 52025FAILED8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
DEC 5
2025
FAILED
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN DISH WASHING AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
NOV 182024PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOV 18
2024
PASSED
4 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE, REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT (USING A NON-TOXIC PAINT) OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. -RUBBER GASKETS ON FRONT REACH IN COOLERS (IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS) ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND UNATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS IN GOOD REPAIR.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AND SHOW PROOF.
JAN 182022FAILED2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 18
2022
FAILED
2 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS ON FREEZER AND PREP COOLER DAMAGED/TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS PRIORITY VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2546356 DATED 1/11/2022. OBSERVED SAME MICE DROPPINGS NEAR MOP/UTILITY SINK AND UNDERNEATH STORAGE RACKS NEXT TO MOP/UTILITY SINK. STRONGLY SUGGESTED TO MANAGER TO CLEAN AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED,
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JAN 112022FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
JAN 11
2022
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT THE ORIGINAL CERTFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF FLOUR/BREADING IN REAR NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME WHEN CONTENTS ARE NOT IN THE ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED OVER 15 MICE DROPPINGS IN REAR NEAR MOP SINK AND OVER 10 DROPPINGS IN BOXES ON SHELVES NEXT TO MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN, SANITIZE AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY PROVIDE SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
SEE VIOLATION #60
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (ALUMINUM PANS AND STYROFOAM CONTAINERS) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS ON FREEZER AND PREP COOLER DAMAGED/TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
SEE VIOLATION #60
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING WITH TRASH AND BOXES AND LIDS WIDE OPEN WITH TRASH ABOVE RIM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
SEE VIOLATION #60
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
SEE VIOLATION #60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
OBSERVED CONTINUED NON-COMPLIANCE WITH PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT 2522525 DATED 7/8/2021. OBSERVED 2 EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS, OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMENS TOILET ROOM AND OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS/ SPILLAGE ON INTERIOR OF COOLER IN PREP AREA AND OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
JUL 82021PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
JUL 8
2021
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE PREP FRONT COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASH ROOM.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
MAY 212020PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 21
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FOUND FACILITY THAWING CATFISH AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 192020FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 19
2020
FAILED
9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHED
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER ENTER FOOD PREPARATION AREA FROM OUTSIDE WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. FOOD HANDLER PROCEEDED TO BEGIN PREPARING CHICKEN WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. INSTRUCTED TO WASH HANDS WHEN ENTERING FROM OUTDOORS, AND OR WHEN CHANGING AND STARTING A NEW TASK. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
FOUND SOAP DISPENSER NOT DISPENSING AT HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED NEXT TO 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. ALL HANDWASHING SINKS MUST BE EQUIPPED WITH HAND CLEANING LIQUID AT ALL TIMES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030-(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES
FOUND TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL CHICKEN IN FOOD PREPERATUON AREA AT 51F. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT ALL HOT FOOD HOLDING TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 ISSUED. FOOD DISGARDED.
APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
FOUND FACILITY THAWING CATFISH AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN CLOSEST TO HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED WATER RUNNING IN BASIN CLOSEST TO HANDWASHING SINK AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. OBSERVED WASTE WATER AND FOOD PARTICLES BACK UP INTO BASIN FURTHERST AWAY FROM HANDWASHING SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
FOUND GARBAGE RECEPTACLES OVERFLOWING. FOUND BOXES OF OIL, GLOVES, AND PAPER TOWEL ON GROUND NEXT TO DUMPSTER. MUST PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT FITTING LIDS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GARBAGE RECEPTACLE AREA.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 162019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JAN 16
2019
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITRY NAPKINS.
SEP 72018FAILED4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEP 7
2018
FAILED
4 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
5-204.11(A) INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A HANDWASHING SINK IN THE DISH WASHING AREA. MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER WITH SOAP/HAND SANITARY DEVICE AND A HAND WASHING SIGN PER CITY CODE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C)
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
4-301.12(B) MUST INSTALL A 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH COMPARTMENTS LARGE ENOUGH TO SUBMERGE THE BIGGEST UTENSILS OR REMOVE LARGE CONTAINERS.
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