Complaint Re-Inspection
Oct 15, 2026
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 15, 2026 · Original Source
Restaurant · Chicago, IL
Mr. J Fish & Chicken
7601 S Halsted St
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Quick Answers
- When was Mr. J Fish & Chicken last inspected?
- The most recent inspection on record was on Oct 15, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
- Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
- No. No violations were recorded at the most recent inspection.
- How many inspections are on record?
- 5 inspections on record, from Apr 15, 2024 to Oct 15, 2026.
- Has Mr. J Fish & Chicken ever been closed by the health department?
- No closure appears in the 5 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 15, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
5 inspectionsComplaint
Oct 7, 2026
Fail
4 recorded violations
notedCode 38Pests
Official Wording
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, SHELVING AND BOXES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR 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 insectsnotedCode 54Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING OF PEST
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 issuesnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE HAND SINKS, FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS, MOP BUCKETS, COUNTER TOPS IN THE REAR DIRTY. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINATAIN TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND BREEDING PLACES FOR PESTS.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE HOOD,FILTER,THE WALL AND LIGHT SHEILDS DIRTY ABOVE AND BEHIND THE FRYERS. MUST DETAIL 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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 7, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 2, 2026
Pass
3 recorded violations
notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage
Official Wording
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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 53Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED THE FIXTURE AND FLOOR DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES AND FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 2, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Feb 14, 2025
Pass
4 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG SIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.DAMAGED AND BROKEN LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS IN COOLERS AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES TO BE IN GOOD 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 problemsnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES & COOLER,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,UNUSED FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,SLAW COOLER,FAUCET HANDLES AND SPRAYER AT 3- COMPARTMENT 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 problemsnotedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE.STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA , LOBBY AREA & TOILET ROOM.
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 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIM LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM.
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 issuesOfficial record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Feb 14, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 15, 2024
Pass
5 recorded violations
notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF FRONT PREP TABLE AND REAR STORAGE AREA,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
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
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR 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 problemsnotedCode 45Equipment and utensils
Official Wording
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
Inspector’s Notes
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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 issuesnotedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
MUST REMOVE FLOUR BUILD UP FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS.
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
Official Wording
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
Inspector’s Notes
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
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, Apr 15, 2024 · Original Source