J J FISH

Address: 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE , CHICAGO, IL 60609, Chicago, IL

Latest Inspection: Pass on Jan 16, 2026

Facility Details

• Facility Type: Restaurant
• Risk: Risk 1 (High)
• Status: Independent

Inspection History (96 inspections)

• Pass — 2026-01-16 00:00:00 () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED LIQUOR BOXES STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOO
• Pass — 2026-01-13 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT EXIT DOOR. MUST PROVIDE A TIGHT-FITTING SEAL AT ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.
• Out of Business — 2024-09-18 00:00:00 ()
• Pass — 2024-08-20 00:00:00 () 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-201.11 OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD SPLATTER BEHIND THE COOK'S LINE AND GAS STOVE. GREASE ON THE WALL FAN IN THE REAR KI
• Fail — 2024-08-12 00:00:00 () 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECEIPT FROM COMPANY WITHOUT PROPER IDPH LICENSE NUMBER. LOGBOOK MUST INCLUDE ALL CONTENT PRESCRIBED IN THE RULES
• Out of Business — 2023-10-02 00:00:00 ()
• Out of Business — 2023-09-08 00:00:00 ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2023-07-17 00:00:00 () 9. NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER TOUCH READY TO EAT FOOD(CHICKEN) WITH BARE HAND. FOOD EMPLOYEES MAY NOT
• Pass — 2023-01-25 00:00:00 () 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBESRVED SODA CRATES USED AS STORAGE ELEVATION PLATFORMS FOR BOXES OF CHICKEN IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER
• Pass — 2022-11-09 00:00:00 () 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVERS OR LIDS ON CONTAINERS OF FOOD IN WALK IN COOLER, MAINTAIN. | 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: FOUND APPROX 1/4"
• Fail — 2022-11-02 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: MUST PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNS AT ALL HANDSINKS, MAINTAIN. | 15. FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE COVER
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2022-03-25 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN
• Pass — 2021-11-03 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Violation Codes: 6-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT FRONT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. |
• Fail — 2021-10-25 00:00:00 () 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS AT FRONT HAND SINK.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. | 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
• Out of Business — 2021-08-18 00:00:00 ()
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2021-05-03 00:00:00 () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED THE PIC WITHOUT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-05-08 00:00:00 () 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: THE PIC DOES NOT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE PIC WITH THE CERTIFICATE. P
• Pass w/ Conditions — 2020-04-21 00:00:00 () 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
• Fail — 2020-04-17 00:00:00 () 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT THAT THE PERSON IN CHARGE MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIF
• Pass — 2020-03-16 00:00:00 () 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed cardboard used as floor mats. Must remove. All surfaces must be non-porous, smooth and easily

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