Restaurant · Chicago, IL

J & J Fish

10943 S Western Ave

Last inspected May 15, 2025 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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When was J & J Fish last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on May 15, 2025. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 2 inspections on record, from Nov 14, 2024 to May 15, 2025.
Has J & J Fish ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 2 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Nov 14, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

2 inspections

Canvass

May 15, 2025

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED THE LEFT HANDLE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN LOCATED IN THE REAR NEAR THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BROKEN WITH SHARP EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED LOW LIGHTING IN THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING TO MAKE EASY TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 15, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Nov 14, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

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

Inspector’s Notes

MUST REPLACE RUBBER GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s Notes

IN REAR AREA THERE IS A PIECE OF EQUIPMENT WITH OIL BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Nov 14, 2024 · Original Source

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