Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago
Last inspected: Dec 12, 2025
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Score
The health department has logged 14 inspections at Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago, the earliest from 2018. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 12, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near five violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited seven times.
Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. Taken together, the history is a positive one.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Dec 12, 2025
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Dec 5, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 18, 2024
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 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.
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Jan 20, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jan 18, 2022
Reinspection
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
View 2 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS ON FREEZER AND PREP COOLER DAMAGED/TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 11, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 14 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 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.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: 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
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 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
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 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.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY WIPING CLOTHS ON TABLE IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES (ALUMINUM PANS AND STYROFOAM CONTAINERS) NOT PROPERLY STORED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT ITEMS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DOOR GASKETS ON FREEZER AND PREP COOLER DAMAGED/TORN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Jul 8, 2021
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA MUST WEAR PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND THE PREP FRONT COOLER DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET AND SPRAYER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A COVERED GARBAGE CAN IN THE WOMEN WASH ROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE FRONT PREP AREA AROUND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Jun 10, 2020
Complaint
No violations found.
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May 21, 2020
Reinspection
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITY THAWING CATFISH AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 19, 2020
Complaint
3 critical violations. 3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sewage & waste water properly disposed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 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.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FACILITY THAWING CATFISH AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW IN COOLER OR UNDER RUNNING WATER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK BASIN CLOSEST TO HANDWASHING SINK SLOW DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND CAULKING ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK FILLED WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE. MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 5, 2019
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jan 16, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN STAFF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED THAT ANY WASHROOM USED BY FEMALES MUST HAVE A COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR SANITRY NAPKINS.
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Sep 11, 2018
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 7, 2018
License
3 major violations. 1 minor violation.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 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
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 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)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago on file is from Dec 12, 2025. The public record contains 14 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago.
Has Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago have averaged around five violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jj Fish & Chicken South Chicago is inspected around two times per year on average.
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