⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

J & J FISH

26 E ADAMS ST, CHICAGO, IL 60603

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 2 (Medium)

🍽️ Cuisine: Seafood

📍 Neighborhood: Loop

License #: 1305900

17
Total Inspections
13
Passed
2
Failed
2
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 16, 2025 Inspection

September 16, 2025• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 9, 2025 Inspection

September 9, 2025• Complaint• 16 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOOD EMPLOYEES SHALL BE I...(+15 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Nov 19, 2024 Inspection

November 19, 2024• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD BEING USED AS A LINER ON SHELVING, ON TOP OF FREEZERS, AND ON TOP OF GREASE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 14, 2021 Inspection

September 14, 2021• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: coolers interior and exterior surfaces not clean, instructed to clean and maintain.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Oct 15, 2020 Inspection

October 15, 2020• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: FOUND FRYER FILLED WITH AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE MUST CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Apr 16, 2020 Inspection

April 16, 2020• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY F...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 1, 2017 Inspection

September 1, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED THE GASKETS OF THE COOLERS WITH ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GASKE...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 27, 2016 Inspection

June 27, 2016• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1537931 DATED ON 5-12-15 FOR VIOL#45. FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF STATE FOOD HANDL...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

May 12, 2015 Inspection

May 12, 2015• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE BUILT UP ON THE WHEELS OF THE FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE E...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Mar 16, 2015 Inspection

March 16, 2015• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED EXTRA ITEMS THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE APPROPRIATELY.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 29, 2014 Inspection

September 29, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: chest freezer door in poor repair, exposed insulation, instructed to repair.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 2 (Medium)

Sep 16, 2013 Inspection

September 16, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 26. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED AND INSTALLED - Comments: DURING INSPECTION OBSERVED A PROFUSED LEAK UNDER THE PIPE LOCATED UNDER THE MIDDLE COMPARTMENT SINK OF THE 3-CO...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Aug 6, 2012 Inspection

August 6, 2012• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BULK INGREDIENT CONTAINER WITH BROKEN/DAMAGED LID IN PREP AREA.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Jun 1, 2011 Inspection

June 1, 2011• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 2 (Medium)

Dec 1, 2010 Inspection

December 1, 2010• Short Form Complaint• 1 violation

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately...

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