Jj Fish & Chicken

3948 W Cermak Rd, Chicago, IL 60623

Seafood

Last inspected: Dec 16, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Jj Fish & Chicken appears in inspection records four times, starting in 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Dec 16, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average for Chicago sits at 81, putting Jj Fish & Chicken on the better side of that line. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Dec 16, 2025

Complaint

2 minor violations.

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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-501.13 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL, CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

Oct 6, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Inspector notes: 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.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

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

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESSIVE BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR OF MICROWAVE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Jun 2, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN AND DAMAGED GASKET ON TWO DOOR COOLER IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS AND RUST ON SHELVES IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD UP OF DEBRIS IN ALL FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO DETAIL CLEAN ALL DRAINS.

Aug 13, 2024

License

2 minor violations.

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Food properly labeled; original container

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

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 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.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jj Fish & Chicken last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jj Fish & Chicken on file is from Dec 16, 2025. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jj Fish & Chicken?

Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jj Fish & Chicken.

Has Jj Fish & Chicken's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jj Fish & Chicken have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jj Fish & Chicken means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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