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

Mr. J Fish & Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Mr. J Fish & Chicken last inspected?

Mr. J Fish & Chicken was last inspected on February 2, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Mr. J Fish & Chicken have?

Mr. J Fish & Chicken has 27 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Mr. J Fish & Chicken safe to eat at?

Mr. J Fish & Chicken has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Mr. J Fish & Chicken serve?

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

Official Health Record

Mr. J Fish & Chicken

Name: Mr. J Fish & Chicken
Address: 7601 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 84

7601 S HALSTED ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/2/2026

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Chicken•Chicago

Ranked #191 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Feb 2, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

5.4

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

13x

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+12 pts

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

7601 S HALSTED ST, Chicago, IL 60620

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Apr

Jun 2023

1 inspections

4 basic

Apr 2024

1 inspections

9 basic

Apr

Feb 2025

1 inspections

8 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

3 basic

Feb

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK FAUCET BASE LEAKING. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE FIXTURE AND FLOOR DIRTY IN THE WASHROOM. MUST CLEAN THE FIXTURES AND FLOOR IN THE WASHROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Base deductions−6 pts

Feb 25

Canvass InspectionPass

8 Basic

8 total

84/100inspection score

−16 pts

Basic (8)

−16 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKETS ON BOTTOM OF WALK IN COOLER AND ALONG SIDE OF WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.DAMAGED AND BROKEN LARGE FOOD STORAGE BINS AND LIDS IN COOLERS AND REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES TO BE IN GOOD REPAIR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM WALK IN FREEZER SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS & WHEEL BASES,PREP TABLES & COOLER,STORAGE SHELVES,EXTERIOR OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS,UNUSED FRYER IN REAR STORAGE AREA,SLAW COOLER,FAUCET HANDLES AND SPRAYER AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED WALL BASES ON EXTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER BEHIND REAR PREP TABLE.STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AREA , LOBBY AREA & TOILET ROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS SPLATTER,GREASE AND BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DIM LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FILTERS AND HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−16 pts

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON REACH IN FREEZER IN FRONT PREP AREA.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELVES OF FRONT PREP TABLE AND REAR STORAGE AREA,RUST FROM WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST REMOVE FLOUR BUILD UP FROM REAR STORAGE SHELVES. MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS AND WHEEL BASES,REACH IN COOLER & FREEZER,FAUCET HANDLES AT HAND SINKS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER FROM WALLS IN REAR AREA ABOVE 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND PREP TABLE IN SAME AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG UP WET MOPS.

Base deductions−18 pts

Jun 23

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET AROUND THE UPRIGHT REACH IN FREEZER DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND/OR REPLACE.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE SHELVING IN THE REAR DRY STORAGE AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN, ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF STORAGE CONTAINER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE/PREP AREA TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVER THE VENTILATION ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT VERY DUSTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−8 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM FRYER CABINETS ,PREP TABLES AND FRONT COUNTER SHELVING UNITS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE FROM FLOOR UNDER FRYERS AND REAR GREASE RECEPTOR.

Base deductions−9 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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