Complaint Re-Inspection
Sep 9, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Sep 9, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
J & J Fish
10902 S Halsted St
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4 inspectionsComplaint
Aug 31, 2026
Fail
5 recorded violations
notedCode 1Permits, training, and postings
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PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE PIC HAS NO VALID CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER (CFM) SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID CHICAGO CFM SANITATION CERTIFICATE. CITATION COMBINED WITH VIOLATION #2
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 2Permits, training, and postings
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CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
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FOUND NO CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER NOR VALID SANITATION CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS (I.E. CHICKEN, FISH, ETC.). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CFM ON SITE WITH A VALID CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING/SERVING TCS FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 35Food temperature
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APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
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FOUND FISH IN PANS OF WATER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW UNDER COOL RUNNING WATER, IN THE COOLER OR BY PROPERLY USING THE MICROWAVE. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.
More about food kept at an unsafe temperaturenotedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
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PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
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FOUND THE HOT WATER ON THE FAUCET IN THE TOILET ROOM STRIPPED AND HAS TO BE TURNED ON/OFF FROM UNDERNEATH THE SINK. INSRUCTED TO FIX FAUCET AND MAINTAIN GOOD PLUMBING.
In plain English
The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.
More about water, plumbing, or sewage problemsnotedCode 60Other
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PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED
Inspector’s notes
FOUND THE PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2626373, DATED 10/31/2025 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: -40. OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR BEARD GUARD AND ANOTHER MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. -49. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELF OF A SMALL PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE DOOR HANDLES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON THE SHELVES IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING. -53. OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. -55. OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL. -57. OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND WITHIN 30 DAYS FOR ALL NEW HIRES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED
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An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.
More about other findingOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Aug 31, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Oct 31, 2025
Pass
7 recorded violations
notedCode 10Handwashing
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ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector’s notes
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
In plain English
Staff were not washing their hands when required, or a handwashing sink was blocked, missing soap or paper towels, or used for something else. Hands are one of the most common ways germs reach food.
More about handwashing problemsnotedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
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PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s notes
2-402.11 OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS A HAIR NET OR BEARD GUARD AND ANOTHER MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
More about employee hygiene or health policy issuesnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
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SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
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4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING RE-USED AS A FLOOR LINER. INSTRUCTED NOT TO RE-USE CARDBOARD, ALL SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Equipment, utensils, thermometers, cutting boards, or single-use items were not in good condition, not the right type, or not stored properly.
More about equipment or utensil issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
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4-601.11(C) OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE DEBRIS ON THE LOWER SHELF OF A SMALL PREP TABLE NEXT TO THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ON THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON ALL OF THE DOOR HANDLES OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON THE SHELVES IN A REFRIGERATION UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTED SHELVING.
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 problemsnotedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing
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TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
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5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
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PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
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6-501.12 OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT WITH MINOR ACCUMULATED DIRT, FOOD AND GREASE DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL.
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 problemsnotedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS AND WITHIN 30 DAYS FOR ALL NEW HIRES.
In plain English
A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 31, 2025 · Original Source
Complaint
Feb 26, 2024
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 57Permits, training, and postings
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ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
Inspector’s notes
NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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A required permit, food safety certificate, trained manager, or posted sign was missing or not current. These show the business is following the rules and has trained staff.
More about paperwork, training, or posting issuesnotedCode 37Food source and labeling
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FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector’s notes
LARGE BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF PROPER LABEL TO IDENTIFY COMMODITY. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.
More about food source, dating, or labeling problemsnotedCode 41Cleaning and sanitizing
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WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
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ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO ADD BUCKETS 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
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NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s notes
ALL PREP TABLES AND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS AND 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 problemsOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 26, 2024 · Original Source