RecordWell Data

Jj Fish

47 W 79TH ST, Chicago, IL 60620 · Cook County

46cited violations
1serious tier
6inspections
39tier not stated

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

Other public records for this business

Year by year

YearInspectionsViolationsSerious
2026181
2025150
2023160
20221110
2021170
2020190

Inspections

  1. Jul 31, 2026 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST CLEAN THE FILTERS AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

  2. Jul 24, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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)

  3. Aug 23, 2023 Complaint · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • Severity not stated

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

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN DOWN TOGO CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

      INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

  4. Nov 25, 2022 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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)

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LID MISSING IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

  5. Mar 16, 2021 Complaint · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHT BULB IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.

  6. Oct 15, 2020 License · Pass — Risk 2 (Medium)
    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.

    • Severity not stated

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

      MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS ON FRONT DOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS IN FRYER CABINETS.

    • Severity not stated

      SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED

      MUST PROVIDE SCREWS TO LID ON GREASE TRAP IN FLOOR.

    • Severity not stated

      TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

      MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.

    • Severity not stated

      PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

      MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL IN WALK IN COOLER.

    • 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.

    • Severity not stated

      ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

      MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.

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.