What is JJ Fish & Chicken South Chicago's health inspection score?

JJ Fish & Chicken South Chicago 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 JJ Fish & Chicken South Chicago last inspected?

JJ Fish & Chicken South Chicago was last inspected on December 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does JJ Fish & Chicken South Chicago have?

JJ Fish & Chicken South Chicago has 16 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is JJ Fish & Chicken South Chicago safe to eat at?

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

What type of cuisine does JJ Fish & Chicken South Chicago serve?

JJ Fish & Chicken South Chicago serves Chicken cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

JJ Fish & Chicken South Chicago

Name: JJ Fish & Chicken South Chicago
Address: 7100 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 79

7100 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/12/2025

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0Good

Chicken•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 97% of chicken restaurants

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Dec 12, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

5.3

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-21

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 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

7100 S SOUTH CHICAGO AVE, Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Nov

Dec 2025

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

9 basic

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 Canvass

Dec 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

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 DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−8 pts

Dec 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES AND SUPPLIES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITNG AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE OPERABLE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED FLY STRIPS HANGING FROM CEILING IN DISH WASHING AND UTENSIL STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL FLY STRIPS FROM DISHWASHING AND STORAGE AREAS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES NOT INVERTED IN PREP AREA AND STORED ON FLOOR IN STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INVERT AND ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES TO PROTECT FROM CONTAMINATION.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED GASKETS ON PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR GASKETS OF PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED STAINED CEILING TILES IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE FOR EMPLOYEES. ALL EMPLOYEES HANDLING FOOD AND EQUIPMENT MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Nov 24

Canvass InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR OR BEARD RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE FOOD PREP AREAS TO WEAR HAIR AND BEARD RESTRAINTS. MAINTAIN SAME.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
STORAGE RACKS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLER WITH CHIPPED PAINT AND RUST. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE, REMOVE RUST AND REPAINT (USING A NON-TOXIC PAINT) OR REPLACE STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK IN COOLER. -RUBBER GASKETS ON FRONT REACH IN COOLERS (IN FRONT OF THE FRYERS) ARE IN POOR REPAIR AND UNATTACHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN GASKETS IN GOOD REPAIR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH GREASE, DIRT AND DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
FOOD HANDLER ON SITE WITH NO PROOF THEY MET THE FOOD HANDLER'S REQUIREMENTS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN A VALID FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATE AND SHOW PROOF.

Base deductions−8 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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