What is JJ Fish's health inspection score?

JJ Fish has a SafeDine safety score of 70 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was JJ Fish last inspected?

JJ Fish was last inspected on October 24, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does JJ Fish have?

JJ Fish has 20 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is JJ Fish safe to eat at?

JJ Fish has a good safety record with a score of 70/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does JJ Fish serve?

JJ Fish serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

JJ Fish

Name: JJ Fish
Address: 1861 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 70

1861 W 87TH ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 10/24/2024

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

3 inspections

Last: Oct 24, 2024

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

6.7

Avg Violations

19 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-43

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-5 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-4 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 57/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (70/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

4 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

7 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med7 Basic

8 total

81/100inspection score

−19 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REAR 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES, PIPES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,EXTERIOR OF POP COOLER,STORAGE RACK NEXT TO 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST PROVIDE A LID ON GARBAGE CAN IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN BOTH PREP AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEAD INSECTS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN VESTIBULE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE BUILD UP FROM HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−19 pts

Aug 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionFail

4 Med6 Basic

10 total

68/100inspection score

−32 pts

Intermediate (4)

−20 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS SUCH AS 2LBS. COOKED CHICKEN WINGS AT 61.2F INSIDE OF A LARGE BLACK BUSS PAN INSIDE OF 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER. MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING FOODS AT 41.0F OR BELOW.APPX. 2LBS. $8.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 16 OR MORE LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES,ON WALLS AND CONTAINERS IN PREP AREAS,DISH WASHING AREA AND TOILET ROOM. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/8/2022.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED AN APPX. "1/2-3/4" GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND TORN SCREEN ON REAR DOOR. MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON 2- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM SHELF ABOVE REAR STOVE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE EXCESSIVE ICE BUILD UP FROM REAR REACH IN FREEZER.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT REAR HAND SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT PREMISES UNDERNEATH SINKS AND EQUIPMENT.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A GAS STOVE CONNECTED IN REAR PREP AREA MISSING A VENTILATION HOOD DUCTED TO EXTERIOR OF BUILDING .MUST PROVIDE VENTILATION OR DISCONNECT AND REMOVE FROM PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREAS AND BURNT OUT LIGHTS IN SAME AREA.

Base deductions−32 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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