What is J & J Fish And Chicken's health inspection score?

J & J Fish And Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 81 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was J & J Fish And Chicken last inspected?

J & J Fish And Chicken was last inspected on May 5, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does J & J Fish And Chicken have?

J & J Fish And Chicken has 60 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is J & J Fish And Chicken safe to eat at?

J & J Fish And Chicken has a good safety record with a score of 81/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does J & J Fish And Chicken serve?

J & J Fish And Chicken serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

J & J Fish And Chicken

Name: J & J Fish And Chicken
Address: 8300 S HOLLAND RD, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 81

8300 S HOLLAND RD, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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0Good

Chicken•Chicago

Ranked #633 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

6 inspections

Last: May 5, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-19

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-8 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+20 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

8300 S HOLLAND RD, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Mar 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Mar

Dec 2024

3 inspections

2 high priority

9 intermediate

37 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

7 basic

Apr

May 2025

1 inspections

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 Canvass

May 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 25

Complaint InspectionFail

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED WET AND EXPIRED CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT RUNNING WATER UNDER CITY PRESSURE THROUGHOUT PREMISES AT HAND SINKS IN PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS,TOILET ROOM AT 81.5F,82.4F & 83.5F.3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT 83.1F. MUST HAVE HOT RUNNING WATER AT 100.0F AT HAND SINKS AND 110.0F AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AT ALL TIMES DURING COURSE OF OPERATION.HOT RUNNING WATER HAS BEEN RESTORED ON PREMISES AT 12:25 P.M.(PRIORITY 7-38-030 (C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILE IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES FROM ALONG WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN REAR DISH/STORAGE AREAS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DIRT BUILD UP FROM INTERIOR DOOR OF TOILET ROOM.

Base deductions−14 pts

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

3 Med11 Basic

14 total

63/100inspection score

−37 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDES A THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
: 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING

Basic (11)

−22 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN TAPED DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, AND REACH-IN FREEZER; MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND DOOR,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLE LEGS AND UNDERSIDE OF SAME,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER INSIDE GREASE RECEPTOR AND ALONG,UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN LOBBY AREA, PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA,DIM LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT

Base deductions−37 pts

Dec 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 Med12 Basic

15 total

61/100inspection score

−39 pts

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-204.112(B) : MUST PROVIDES A THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
: 6-202.15 : OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
3-305.11 : OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN TAPED DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, AND REACH-IN FREEZER; MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND DOOR,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLE LEGS AND UNDERSIDE OF SAME,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.13 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN LOBBY AREA, PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.17 : MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER INSIDE GREASE RECEPTOR AND ALONG,UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-202.11 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA,DIM LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-501.14 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS PRIORTY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2608261 12/2/24 NOT CORRECTED #54-5-501.15 :STILL OBSERVED A SHARED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CORRAL WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH AND LEAVES PILED UP ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND A LID MISSING ON A DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE TRASH & DEBRIS FROM THE GROUND AND, CLEAN THE AREA, AND REPLACE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−39 pts

Dec 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 High3 Med14 Basic

19 total2 risk factors

27/100inspection score

−63 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (FRIED CHICKEN, FISH, COLESLAW, ETC.)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3:10 P.M..(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS)

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
MUST PROVIDES A THERMOMETER FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE(SHAKERS)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG THE BOTTOM OF THE FRONT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (14)

−28 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL BOXES OF CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER MUST STORE PROPERLY ON SHELVING UNITS TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION.
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MALE FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN TAPED DOOR GASKETS ON 3-DOOR PREP COOLER, WALK-IN COOLER, AND REACH-IN FREEZER; MISSING FAN GUARD COVER IN WALK-IN FREEZER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM ALL PREP TABLES AND SHELVING UNITS THROUGHOUT.MUST REMOVE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE IN THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO STORE PROPERLY.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM 3- DOOR PREP COOLER SHELVING UNITS AND DOOR,FRYER CABINETS,PREP TABLE LEGS AND UNDERSIDE OF SAME,WALK IN COOLER FAN GUARD COVERS & COMPRESSOR UNIT.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED A SHARED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER CORRAL WITH A MASSIVE AMOUNT OF TRASH, DEBRIS, AND BOXES ON THE GROUND AROUND THE DUMPSTER AND A LID MISSING ON A DUMPSTER. MUST REMOVE TRASH & DEBRIS FROM THE GROUND AND, CLEAN THE AREA, AND REPLACE LID TO BE TIGHT FITTING.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(b)(CITATION ISSUED)
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED AND MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND DOORS IN LOBBY AREA, PREP AREA,TOILET ROOM AND WALK IN COOLER.MUST REMOVE ICE BUILD UP FROM WALLS AND SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN FREEZER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER INSIDE GREASE RECEPTOR AND ALONG,UNDER AND AROUND PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT PREP AREA,DIM LIGHTING IN WALK IN COOLER.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS AND GREASE FROM HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
OBSERVED NO SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE FOR PUBLIC VIEW AT THIS TIME. A SUMMARY REPORT WILL BE POSTED.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-010(B)(CITATION ISSUED)

Base deductions−63 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Mar 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

21PROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED 3 BUS PANS OF COOKED CHICKEN ON THE FLOOR UNDERNEATH THE PREP TABLE AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE OF 73.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED AND DENATURED 40LBS AT COST OF $125. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED MALE EMPLOYEE(COOK) NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT PREP COOLER TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR(BROKEN). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

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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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