RecordWell Data

J & J Fish

26 E ADAMS ST, Chicago, IL 60603 · Cook County

98cited violations
2serious tier
19inspections
55tier not stated

Establishment

Type
Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
Inspected by
Chicago Department of Public Health
License / ID
1305900
Status
Risk 1 (High)
Official record
Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
20262260
20252251
2024120
2021130
20202131
2017130
2016140
2015260
2014130
2013340
2012150
2011130
2010110

Inspections

  1. Aug 6, 2026 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (BULK,SHAKERS,ETC)

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-402.11 : MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      2-304.11 : OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UNIFORMS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      3-304.14 : MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      3-304.12 : OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-903.11(A;C) : MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS,PIPES, WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      6-501.19 : OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT ENTERS INTO PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED HOLES IN KNEE WALL IN DINING AREA MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  2. Jul 30, 2026 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (BULK,SHAKERS,ETC)

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSEREVD EVDIENCE OF APPX. 5- RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/30/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

      MUST ELEVATE FOOD FROM FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      MUST PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD.

    • Severity not stated

      PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

      OBSERVED EMPLOYEES WEARING SOILED APRONS MUST PROVIDE CLEAN UNIFORMS.

    • Severity not stated

      WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

      MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

    • Severity not stated

      IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED SCOOPS STORED INSIDE OF BULK FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST PROVIDE MISSING SINK STOPPERS FOR 3- COMPARTMENT SINK TO BE SET UP PROPERLY.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

      OBSERVED FAUCET AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK NOT LONG ENOUGH TO REACHING FAR LEFT COMPARTMENT MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO BE ABLE TO SET UP SINK PROPERLY.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025)(CITATION ISSUED)

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS, FREEZERS,PIPES, WHEEL BASES,GRILL TABLES,SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT ENTERS INTO PREP AREA MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      MUST PROVIDE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Core

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

      PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2623871 9/16/25 NOT CORRECTED #38- 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE. #47-4-101.19: OBSERVED SODA CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT CASHIER ENCLOSURE AND REAR ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.#49- 4-601.11(B): OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CABINET AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO PREVENT ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND SOIL ACCUMULATIONS.#49-4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE, FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHELF TO THE LEFT OF FRYER AND TWO SHELF ROLLING BLACK CART IN PREP AREA AND ON ROLLING BASE UNDERNEATH BLUE BARREL ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SHELF TO LEFT OF FRYER, TWO SHELF ROLLING BLACK CART IN PREP AREA AND ROLLING BASE UNDERNEATH BLUE BARREL ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.#51-5-204.12: OBSERVED UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO

  3. Sep 16, 2025 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      4-101.19: OBSERVED SODA CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT CASHIER ENCLOSURE AND REAR ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(B): OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CABINET AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO PREVENT ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND SOIL ACCUMULATIONS

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE, FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHELF TO THE LEFT OF FRYER AND TWO SHELF ROLLING BLACK CART IN PREP AREA AND ON ROLLING BASE UNDERNEATH BLUE BARREL ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SHELF TO LEFT OF FRYER, TWO SHELF ROLLING BLACK CART IN PREP AREA AND ROLLING BASE UNDERNEATH BLUE BARREL ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      5-204.12: OBSERVED UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.16: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BEVERAGE COOLERS AND IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED BROKEN SWINGING DOOR LEADING LEADING INTO CASHIER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SWINGING DOOR LEADING INTO CASHIER ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NION WORKING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      2-102.13: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  4. Sep 9, 2025 Complaint · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE INFORMED IN A VERIFIABLE MANNER OF THEIR RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT TO THE PERSON IN CHARGE INFORMATION ABOUT THEIR HEALTH AND ACTIVITIES AS THEY RELATE TO DISEASES THAT ARE TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      OBSERVED HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS INSTALLED AT UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE HANDWASHING SOAP AND DISPOSABLE PAPER TOWELS FOR DRYING HANDS AT UTILITY SINK, A SINK USED FOR DISPOSAL OF MOP WATER MAY NOT BE PROVIDED WITH HANDWASHING AIDS AND DEVICES.

    • Serious Priority Corrected on site

      PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES

      OBSERVED HOT TCS FOOD(FRIED CHICKEN) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 69.6-78.4F. INSTRUCTED ALL HOT TCS FOOD MUST BE HELD AT 135F OR ABOVE. OBSERVED THREE CONTAINERS OF FRIED STORED ON SHELF ACROSS FROM FRYER. CORRECTED ON SITE MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD VALUED AT $100 WEIGHING 30LBS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON PREMISES TO ENSURE ATTAINMENT AND MAINTENANCE OF FOOD TEMPERATURES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OVER 20 LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN AREAS SUCH AS DINING AREA, PREP AREA, DISHWASHING AREA AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LARGE FLY ACTIVITY IN FACILITY AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS, RECOMMENDED LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE FACILITY ON OR AFTER 9/9/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON PREMISES, CONTAINING RECORD OF VISITS, CONTRACT WITH LICENSED EXTERMINATOR AND COPY OF SERVICE TICKET THAT SETS FORTH THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY'S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK FROM LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

      OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED SODA CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT CASHIER ENCLOSURE AND REAR ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE, FLOUR AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP ON SHELF TO THE LEFT OF FRYER AND TWO SHELF ROLLING BLACK CART IN PREP AREA AND ON ROLLING BASE UNDERNEATH BLUE BARREL ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SHELF TO LEFT OF FRYER, TWO SHELF ROLLING BLACK CART IN PREP AREA AND ROLLING BASE UNDERNEATH BLUE BARREL ACROSS FROM THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON INTERIOR CABINET AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF FRYER TO PREVENT ENCRUSTED GREASE DEPOSITS AND SOIL ACCUMULATIONS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED UNABLE TO VERIFY EXISTENCE OF BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE LOCATED SO THAT IT MAY BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE BEVERAGE COOLERS AND IN FRONT DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. OBSERVED BROKEN SWINGING DOOR LEADING LEADING INTO CASHIER ENCLOSURE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SWINGING DOOR LEADING INTO CASHIER ENCLOSURE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF MOP BUCKET. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSERVED BLACK BUILDUP ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS IN DISHWASHING AREA ON FLOORS AND ALONG BASES OF WALL IN DISHWASHING AREA UNDERNEATH THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND AROUND GREASE TRAP AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE ALL NION WORKING LIGHTS TO INCREASE LIGHT INTENSITY IN DINING AREA AND PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING PROVIDED FOR ANY FOOD HANDLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.

  5. Nov 19, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

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

      OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING, ON TOP OF FREEZERS, AND ON TOP OF GREASE TRAP. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE CARDBOARD WITH A MATERIAL THAT IS SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      OBSEVRED WET MOP STORED IN THE BUCKET IN THE DISH AREA. MUST HANG MOPS TO PROPERLY DRY WHEN NOT IN USE.

  6. Sep 14, 2021 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      coolers interior and exterior surfaces not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      food containers in double door coolers not clean, food stains noted instructed to clean and maintain.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      Toilet room door not self-closing, instructed to install a self closing close device.

  7. Oct 15, 2020 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      FOUND FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND FLOORS BEHIND FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT GREASE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE UPDATED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.

    • Severity not stated

      ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

      FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING.

  8. Apr 16, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

      FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (CHICKEN) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

      OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

      OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA PROCEDURE OR CLEANING MATERIALS TO CLEAN UP SAID INCIDENT ON SITE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE PROCEDURES AND CLEANING MATERIALS (GLOVES, MASK, DISPOSABLE MOP, DISINFECTANT RATED FOR NOROVIRUS) FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW AND USE WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND PLUNGER STORED IN HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE. HANDWASHING SINK SHOULD BE USED FOR HANDWASHING PURPOSES ONLY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Serious Priority

      ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

      FOUND NO RUNNING HOT WATER AT HANDWASHING SINK WHEN HOT WATER KNOB IS TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER TEMPERATURE OF 100F AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Not serious Priority Foundation

      PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION

      FOUND READY TO EAT COLESLAW WITHOUT DATE MARKING, INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD DATE FOR ANY READY-TO-EAT TCS FOODS HELD FOR OVER 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

    • Severity not stated

      THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE

      FOUND NO STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

    • Severity not stated

      FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

      FOUND FLOUR STORED IN BULK CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COMMON.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      FOUND HOLE IN WASHROOM LOCATED NEAR FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  9. Sep 1, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE HANDLING FOOD.

  10. Jun 27, 2016 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090

      PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537931 DATED ON 5-12-15 FOR VIOL#45. FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MGR TO CORRECT VIOLATIONS WITHIN GIVEN TIME FRAME. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED. 7-42-090.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      PREP COOLER WITH DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      SHELVES AND COUNTER TOP WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA IN POOR REPAIR, INTRUCTED TO MOUNT WITH NO GAPS.

  11. May 12, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILT UP ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED EXTRA ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE APPROPRIATELY.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

  12. Mar 16, 2015 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED

      OBSERVED EXTRA ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE APPROPRIATELY.

    • Not serious Minor

      APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN

      OBSERVED FOOD HANLDERS WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAIR RESTRAINTS WHILE FOOD IS BEING HANDLED.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROOF OF STATE APPROVED FOOD HANDLER EDUCATION.

  13. Sep 29, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      chest freezer door in poor repair, exposed insulation, instructed to repair.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      wall covering not mounted properly, instructed ro repair.

    • Not serious Minor

      TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS

      toilet room ventilation not working, not working, instructed to repair

  14. Sep 23, 2013 Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  15. Sep 16, 2013 Canvass · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Serious (Chicago's middle tier)

      ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED

      DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A PROFUSED LEAK UNDER THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3-COMP SINK. 3-COPM SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED AT THIS TIME. 3-COMP SINK IS ABLE TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AT THIS TIME.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DEFROST ICE BOX FREEZER LOCATED IN THE REAR KITCHEN.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND AT ALL CORNERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIMMY BUILD-UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPLACE CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES WITH EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION.

  16. Mar 7, 2013 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

  17. Aug 6, 2012 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      MUST REPLACE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER WITH BROKEN/DAMAGED LID IN PREP AREA.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL DEEP FRYERS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINERS AND INTERIOR OF CHEST REACH IN FREEZERS-REMOVE EXCESS ICE BUILD UP.

    • Not serious Minor

      FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS AND UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST DETAIL CLEAN WALLS THROUGH OUT.

    • Not serious Minor

      WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS

      MUST REPLACE ALL MISSING WALL PANELS TO REAR WALL ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND 3-COMP. SINK AND ALL MISSING/WATER STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT.

  18. Jun 1, 2011 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

      All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. STAND UP REACH IN COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR OR MAINTAIN DAMAGED DOOR GASKETS.

    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS

      All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON DOOR RAIL OF FRONT CAKE COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. THEMOMETER BROKEN INSIDE FRONT CAKE COOLER. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMTER INSIDE COOLER.

  19. Dec 1, 2010 Short Form Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED

      Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. 3 COMP SINK NOT MOUNTED PROPERLY, INSTRUCTED TO MOUNT AND MAINTAIN.

Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 3, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.