Jm Seafood Restaurant

Chicago Health Dept

3312 S HALSTED ST · PILSEN, CHICAGO

Failed most recent inspection (Aug 2026).

8 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Aug 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

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INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

AUG 2026

Inspection history

AUG 26

2026

FAIL 7 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE WITH THE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED

Critical Other

REQUIRED RECORDS AVAILABLE: SHELLSTOCK TAGS, PARASITE DESTRUCTION

OBSERVED NO SHELLSTOCK TAG ATTACHED TO THE CONTAINER OF CLAMS, LOCATED IN THE WALK-IN COOLER, AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. ALSO, NO DOCUMENTATION OF SHELLSTOCK TAGS FOR PREVIOUSLY SOLD SHELLSTOCK. INFORMED MANAGER THAT TAG MUST REMAIN ATTACHED TO CONTAINER UNTIL CONTAINER IS EMPTY. ONCE THE LAST SHELLSTOCK ITEM IS SOLD, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE APPROVAL SOURCES OF SHELLFISH AND MAINTAIN TAGS FOR 90 DAYS ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE A SYSTEM FOR HOW DATED SHELLSTOCK TAGS ARE LOGGED IN CHRONOLOGICAL ORDER. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS AND $125 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER. FOUND: WHOLE CHICKENS AND CUT CHICKEN BREAST (54.2F-56.7F), FISH (55.4F), BEEF (47.3F-50.1F), PRAWN (52.3F), PORK (49.7F). MUST HAVE COLD-HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. APPROXIMATELY 60LBS AT $275 WORTH OF PRODUCT DISCARDED. PRIORITY 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURE FOR WALK-IN COOLER. WALK-IN COOLER FOUND AT 55.0F. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL COLD-HOLDING UNITS MUST REACH AND MAINTAIN 41F OR BELOW AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005, CITATION ISSUED

Minor Chemical Safety

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

OBSERVED CONTAINERS ABOVE PREP COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

OBSERVED SPOONS AND FORKS NOT INVERTED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORD ON SITE.

NOV 5

2025

PASS 7 violations 1 CRITICAL

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

PACKAGES OF MEAT SITTING IN A PAN OF WATER AND NOT BEING THAWED PROPERLY. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNDER COLD RUNNING WATER, IN THE MICROWAVE OR IN THE COOLER TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN TCS FOODS. MAINTAIN SAME.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HANGING IN THE REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLY STRIPS AND WORK WITH PEST CONTROL TO EFFICENTLY ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED PROPERLY WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (SANITIZER MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA WITH DEEP/DARK GROOVES AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS TO PROVIDE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MAINTAIN SAME.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT, IN THE CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT AND SINKS WITH FOOD, DIRT AND DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS THROUGHOUT. -WALLS AND CEILING IN THE TOILET ROOMS AND FOOD PREP AREA WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.

SEP 18

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

NOTED INTERNAL TEMPERATURES OF THE FOLLOWING TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOOD ITEMS INSIDE THE: 1. WALK IN COOLER TO BE: PORK 48.4 TO 48.7 F, SHRIMP 48.2 F. 2. COLD HOLD UNIT: FISH 47.1 F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISPOSED OF 35 LBS OF PRODUCTS WORTH $180.00 THROUGH DENATURING PROCESS. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

NOTED SOME USE OF MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION AT THE KITCHEN AREA, DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST ALSO BE STORED 6" AWAY FROM THE WALL.

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

SEP 9

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Minor Sanitation

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

NOTED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES AT REAR PREP AREAS. NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED PROPERLY TO STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.

Minor Sanitation

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

CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.

Minor Pest Activity

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

Minor Sanitation

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

NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER AND REFRIGERATION UNITS FOOD STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.

SEP 7

2023

PASS 1 violation 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OPEN AND THE SCREEN DOOR CLOSED. NOTED A 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH THE SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.

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AUG 28

2023

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Sanitation

FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED

FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.

Serious Food Temperature

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

OBSERVED TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (PIGEON, DUCK, CHICKEN MEAT, AND COOKED NOODLES) AT IMPROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 75 - 50 F. LOCATED IN THE REACH IN COOLER AND IN THE PREPARE AREA HANGING (PIGEON), SPEED RACK LOCATED NEXT TO STOVE (DUCK), AND CHICKEN LOCATED IN 3 COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD AND DENATURE ALL SAID TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A MINIMUM COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. APPROX 40LBS DISCARDED AT $300

Minor Food Temperature

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED

OBSERVED CHICKEN THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE IN 3 COMP SINK. MUST USE APPROVED METHOD TO THAW. CHICKEN DISCARDED AT TIME OF INSPECTION. FOUND CHICKEN AT 67F.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND APPROX 5 LARGE FLIES LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. MUST MINIMIZE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY. RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE REAR DOOR OPEN AND THE SCREEN DOOR CLOSED. NOTED A 1/2 INCH GAP UNDERNEATH THE SCREEN DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLOSED TIGHT-FITTING DOORS AT ALL TIMES.

MAR 23

2023

PASS · 0 violations

MAR 16

2023

FAIL 9 violations 3 CRITICAL

Critical Employee Hygiene

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.

Serious Food Storage & Handling

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED RAW FISH IN STRAINER DRAINING DIRECTLY ON READY-TO-EAT DUCK LOCATED IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD DUCK. FOOD SHALL BE PROTECTED FROM CROSS-CONTAMINATION BY SEPARATING RAW ANIMAL FOODS DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, HOLDING, AND DISPLAY FROM READY-TO-EAT FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK ON SITE. THE FACILITY MUST BE SERVICED BY PEST CONTROL AT LEAST TWICE WITHIN A CALENDAR YEAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN PEST CONTROL’S SERVICE REPORTS AND ITS IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

FOUND LIVE DOG SITTING AT DINING TABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LIVE ANIMALS’ MAY NOT BE ALLOWED ON THE PREMISES OF A RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. 7-40-060. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AMOUNT.

Minor Food Storage & Handling

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

FOUND LIGHT IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER WITHOUT PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.

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