SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

JJ FISH STATE INC..

YOUR CALL. 74/100

47 W 79TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 24, 2025 · passed

3 of 5 inspections passed, 2 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
5
3 passed · 2 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
38
includes 9 critical
RECORDS COVER
4 YEARS
since Oct 2020

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 24
2025
PASSED
5 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

FOUND SMALL CONTAINERS OF CORN MEAL AND FLOUR NOT LABELED ON REAR STORAGE SHELF; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, GRILL AND SMALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELF.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.

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ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. (NEW EMPLOYEES ON SITE)

AUG 23
2023
PASSED
6 violations
DETAILS
MINOROther
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN DOWN TOGO CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ACCUMULATED AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TAKE GARBAGE OUT MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND PEST ISSUES.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, THE AIR VENT COVERS IN THE REAR AND THE GREASE TRAP LID.

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

NOV 25
2022
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
11 violations5 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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

CRITICALDocumentation & 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,CHICKEN,COLE SLAW).MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 3:00 P.M.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS HAND SINKS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A PIN HOLE IN DOOR FRAME OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND A GAP IN CENTER ALONG BOTTOM OF SAME.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

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

MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LID MISSING IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

MAR 16
2021
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
7 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INFORMED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES SIGN AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

CRITICALEmployee Hygiene
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA NOR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT (GLOVES, DISPOSABLE APRON, SANITIZER, ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

MINOREmployee Hygiene
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED IN HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.

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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING TILE FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHT BULB IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

OCT 15
2020
PASSED
9 violations2 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG CENTER AND BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

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

MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

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

MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS ON FRONT DOOR.

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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS IN FRYER CABINETS.

CRITICALPlumbing & Waste
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

MUST PROVIDE SCREWS TO LID ON GREASE TRAP IN FLOOR.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL IN WALK IN COOLER.

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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL GAP AROUND CAP IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR DRAIN OF WALK IN COOLER AND GAPS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/ DISH & REAR AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.PIPE AT MOP SINK HANDLE NEEDS TO BE SEALED.

MINORFacility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health. We'd love to link you straight to this restaurant's record — turns out Chicago considers that a luxury. The full dataset is what's on offer →

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