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

J J Fish & Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 79 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 & Chicken last inspected?

J J Fish & Chicken was last inspected on August 14, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

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

J J Fish & Chicken has 26 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is J J Fish & Chicken safe to eat at?

J J Fish & Chicken has a good safety record with a score of 79/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

J J Fish & Chicken

Name: J J Fish & Chicken
Address: 3948 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60623
Rating: 79

3948 W CERMAK RD , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 8/14/2024

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Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Aug 14, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

5.2

Avg Violations

20 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-2 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-18 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+7 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

100

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

3948 W CERMAK RD , Chicago, IL 60623

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

17 basic

May

Aug 2024

3 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

1 basic

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med1 Basic

4 total

78/100inspection score

−22 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED LARGE BINS USED TO STORE RAW AND COOKED CHICKEN/FISH WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED BUILDUP ON FOOD CONTACT SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MKAINTAIN IN BETWEEN USES.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LBS OF PREVIOUSLY COOKED CHICKEN PARTS STORED INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DISCARD DATE LABELS ON FOOD ITEMS STORED ON SITE FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED. THE PERSON IN CHARGE VOLUNATRILY DISCARDED DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. TOTAL: $150.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 SMALL RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE REAR PREP AREA ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING RACK WHERE BREADING BULK CONTAINERS ARE LOCATED AS WELL AS INSIDE THE OFFICE SCATTERED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE SAID AREAS. MUST ELIMINATE ACTIVITY.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SHELVING UNITS AND STORAGE CARTS THROUGHOUT THE ESTABLISHMENT'S FRONT AND REAR PREP AREAS ENCRUSTED WITH GREASE, DIRT, AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS. NOTED INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOLING UNITS STORED IN THE FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE BUILDUP AND CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−22 pts

May 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GREASE FILTER,STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREVICES OF DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE WHITE FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK FLOOR DRAINAGE AND 1 COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

May 23

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High2 Med10 Basic

15 total1 risk factor

35/100inspection score

−60 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED (SUCH AS CHICKEN). INSTRUCTED MUST HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPPED/SERVED. INSTRUCTED MUST POST A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATION IN PLAIN VIEW OF CUSTOMERS AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND SOAP AVAILABLE AT HANDSINK IN PREP/DISWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDSOAP AT ALL TIMES. (CORRECTED ON SITE-MANAGER PROVIDED SOAP) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BATHROOM AND DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

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 NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK AVAILABLE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (10)

−20 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND WIPING CLOTHS STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT. MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZER BUCKET BETWEEN USES TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED/TORN GASKETS ON REACH IN COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHLORINE OR QUATS CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)CITATION ISSUED
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WHEEL BASES OF EQUIPMENT,GREASE FILTER,STORAGE SHELVES,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,WINDOW SILLS IN LOBBY AREA,PREP COOLER AND REACH IN FREEZER.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND EXCESSIVE DRIED FOOD DEBRIS IN CREVICES OF DOOR GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS IN FRONT PREP AREA. ALSO, FOUND DIRT ON EXTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF LARGE WHITE FOOD CONTAINER STORED UNDER PREP TABLE . INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE 3 COMPARMENT SINK FLOOR DRAINAGE AND 1 COMPARTMENT FLOOR DRAINAGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOOR THROUGH OUT PREMISES UNDER AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, DEBRIS. INSTD TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THROUGHOUT FACILITY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEES IN FACILITY WITHOUT FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST HAVE TRAINING AND MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−60 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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