Jm Seafood Restaurant
Last inspected: Nov 5, 2025
70
Score
Inspectors have visited Jm Seafood Restaurant seven times, with records going back to 2023. The most recent visit was on Nov 5, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around six violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited seven times.
Jm Seafood Restaurant's latest score of 70 falls below the Chicago average of 81. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Nov 5, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MOPS ARE NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE HANGING UP FOR PROPER AIR DRYING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES WITH WATER STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILES WHERE NECESSARY AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 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.
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70
Sep 18, 2024
Recent Inspection
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sep 9, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARDS WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Sep 7, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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
Complaint
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: 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
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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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Mar 23, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 16, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: 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.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE IN MEN AND WOMEN'S TOILET ROOMS. MUST PROVIDE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 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.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY ITEMS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AMOUNT.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHT IN BASEMENT FOOD STORAGE AREA MISSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 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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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jm Seafood Restaurant last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jm Seafood Restaurant on file is from Nov 5, 2025. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jm Seafood Restaurant?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jm Seafood Restaurant.
Has Jm Seafood Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jm Seafood Restaurant have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jm Seafood Restaurant means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jm Seafood Restaurant inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jm Seafood Restaurant is inspected around three times per year on average.
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