Jj Fish
47 W 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 2754079
- Status
- Risk 2 (Medium)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 1 | 8 | 1 |
| 2025 | 1 | 5 | 0 |
| 2023 | 1 | 6 | 0 |
| 2022 | 1 | 11 | 0 |
| 2021 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
| 2020 | 1 | 9 | 0 |
Inspections
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Jul 31, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Serious
Priority
PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES
OBSERVED TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERIOR TEMPERATURES IN THE PREP AREA ON THE COUNTER TOP: NOTED 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN WINGS AT 52.9F AND 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN LEGS AT 59.9F. CHICKEN WAS DISCARDED AND DENATURED TOTAL COST AT $168 WEIGHT 80LBS. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED 4 LARGE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT IN REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR NOT SEALED AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Severity not stated
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED THE FOOD HANDLER/COOK WITHOUT PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAIR RESTRAINT IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHES LAYING ON PREP STATIONS AND COUNTER TOPS. MUST PROPER STORE WHEN NOT IN USE IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED THE EXTERIOR OF EQUIPMENT,STORAGE SHELVING AND INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN FREEZER IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILLS,DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGH OUT ESPECIALLY BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN THE AIR VENT COVER THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Serious
Priority
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Jul 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOUND SMALL CONTAINERS OF CORN MEAL AND FLOUR NOT LABELED ON REAR STORAGE SHELF; INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, GRILL AND SMALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELF.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. (NEW EMPLOYEES ON SITE)
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Severity not stated
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Aug 23, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN DOWN TOGO CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ACCUMULATED AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TAKE GARBAGE OUT MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND PEST ISSUES.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, THE AIR VENT COVERS IN THE REAR AND THE GREASE TRAP LID.
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Severity not stated
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Severity not stated
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Nov 25, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFCATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH,CHICKEN,COLE SLAW).MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 3:00 P.M.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Corrected on site
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS HAND SINKS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED A PIN HOLE IN DOOR FRAME OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND A GAP IN CENTER ALONG BOTTOM OF SAME.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE.
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Severity not stated
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LID MISSING IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Mar 16, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INFORMED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES SIGN AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA NOR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT (GLOVES, DISPOSABLE APRON, SANITIZER, ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Severity not stated
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED IN HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED MISSING TILE FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHT BULB IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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Oct 15, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
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Severity not stated
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG CENTER AND BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.
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Severity not stated
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS ON FRONT DOOR.
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Severity not stated
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS IN FRYER CABINETS.
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Severity not stated
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
MUST PROVIDE SCREWS TO LID ON GREASE TRAP IN FLOOR.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Severity not stated
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
MUST SEAL GAP AROUND CAP IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR DRAIN OF WALK IN COOLER AND GAPS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/ DISH & REAR AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.PIPE AT MOP SINK HANDLE NEEDS TO BE SEALED.
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Severity not stated
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.
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Severity not stated
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 2, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.