Restaurant · Chicago, IL

J & J Fish & Chicken

Name: J & J Fish & Chicken
Address: 6814 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL

6814 S Stony Island Ave

Last inspected Jan 29, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

7 inspections

Canvass Re-Inspection

Jan 29, 2026

Pass

3 recorded violations

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED TO SCOOP BARBEQUE AND HOT SAUCE LEFT INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT.

In plain English

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 issues

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

4-502.13 OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A SHELF LINER AT THE FRONT CUSTOMER SERVICE COUNTER LOWER SHELF AND THE FRONT PREP TABLE LOWER SHELF. INSTRUCTED TO NOT REUSE CARDBAORD, ALL SURFACES SHOULD BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

In plain English

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 issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

4-201.11 OBSERVED THE TOILET BOWL IN THE MEN'S ROOM IS MISSING THE LID FOR THE TOP PART OF THE TOILET BOWL. AT THE TIME OF THE INSPECTION THE FACILITY HAS A RANDOM LARGE PLASTIC COVERING THE TOP PART OF THE TOILET BOWL. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WITH AN ACTUAL TOILET BOWL LID 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, Jan 29, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 22, 2026

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 30 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA ALONG THE NORTH WALL AND IN THE CORNER, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE HOT WATER HEATER AND OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS AROUND THE CONDENSER OF AN UNUSED REACH IN FREEZER IN THE MIDDLE STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(A).

In plain English

The inspector found mice, rats, cockroaches, flies, or evidence of them (like droppings) inside the business, or conditions that could attract them. Pests can spread bacteria to food and surfaces, so this is treated as one of the more serious findings.

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 43Equipment and utensils

Official wording

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

Inspector’s notes

3-304.12 OBSERVED SMALL PLASTIC CUPS USED TO SCOOP BARBEQUE AND HOT SAUCE LEFT INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT. INSTRUCTED TO NOT STORE SCOOPS INSIDE OF THE PRODUCT.

In plain English

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 issues

notedCode 45Equipment and utensils

Official wording

SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

Inspector’s notes

In plain English

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 issues

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Feb 7, 2025

Pass

4 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FOLLOWING AND MAINTAIN: INTERIOR BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, FRYER WHEELS TO REMOVE GREASE. CLEAN INSIDE OF REFRIGERATION UNITS 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 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE TOLET BOWL COVER IN THE MENS WASHROOM MISSING; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE TOILET BOWL COVER.

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 problems

notedCode 53Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN SINKS AND TOILETS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS 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 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED SOME WATER STAINED CEILING TILE; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE CEILING TILE WHERE NEEDED.

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, Feb 7, 2025 · Original Source

Short Form Complaint

Apr 16, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 16, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 15, 2024

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 15, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass Re-Inspection

Feb 5, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED THE PIPE CONNECTED TO THE EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IS PVC PIPING; INSTRUCTED TO CHANGE TO METAL.

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 problems

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED TO REMOVE GREASE, CEILING VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST AND WALLS AROUND, BEHIND AND ABOVE PREP TABLES, FREEZERS AND OTHER EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE UTILITY SINK IN REAR STORAGE AREA. CLEAN WALL AROUND UTILITY SINK.

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 59Other

Official wording

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

Inspector’s notes

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM JANUARY 29, 2024 AS DESCRIBED: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 300 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE REAR EXIT IS LOCATED, ON THE FLOOR IN THE OFFICE AREA BEHIND THE DESK AND ON TOP OF THE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS. PRIORITY VIOLATION CITATION 7-42-090 ISSUED.

In plain English

An issue that does not fit the common categories. Check the official wording for details.

More about other finding

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR BOTTOMS OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD PARTICLES AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREAS AND NON PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN GREASY EQUIPMENT IN REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE DROPPINGS OBSERVED. CLEAN EXTERIOR OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.

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, Feb 5, 2024 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 29, 2024

Fail

4 recorded violations

notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED, CEILING VENTS WITH HEAVY DUST AND WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.

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 38Pests

Official wording

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

Inspector’s notes

OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES IN THE FAR REAR STORAGE AREA WHERE THE REAR EXIT IS LOCATED; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

In plain English

More about signs of rodents or insects

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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 58Permits, training, and postings

Official wording

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

Inspector’s notes

THE CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY HAS NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED. THE OTHER FOOD ALLERGEN CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES ARE EXPIRED; MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

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 issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 29, 2024 · Original Source