What is JJ Fish Sea Food Market's health inspection score?

JJ Fish Sea Food Market 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 JJ Fish Sea Food Market last inspected?

JJ Fish Sea Food Market was last inspected on July 16, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does JJ Fish Sea Food Market have?

JJ Fish Sea Food Market has 38 total violations across 7 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is JJ Fish Sea Food Market safe to eat at?

JJ Fish Sea Food Market 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 JJ Fish Sea Food Market serve?

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

Official Health Record

JJ Fish Sea Food Market

Name: JJ Fish Sea Food Market
Address: 2025 E 75TH ST, Chicago, 60649
Rating: 81

2025 E 75TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

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

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jul 16, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

Clean Rate

6.3

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

13x

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-23

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-9 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+5 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 77/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (81/100) 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

1 intermediate

6 basic

Aug

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

19 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

8 basic

Jul

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Complaint Re-Inspection3 Complaint

Jul 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
ALL WOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE ROACH ACTIVITY IS NOTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
SOME DEBRIS AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REMOVING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−8 pts

Jul 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 10-12 ROACHES AT FRONT PREP AREA UNDER WOOD LEDGE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE TO REMOVE ALL ROACH ACTIVITY. OBSERVED SMALL FLY ACTIVITY IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND CONTACT PEST CONTROL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
ALL WOOD IN FRONT PREP AREA IN NEED OF REPLACING WHERE ROACH ACTIVITY IS NOTED. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
SOME DEBRIS AROUND GARBAGE CONTAINER IN NEED OF CLEANING AND OR REMOVING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS UNDER FRYERS IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−13 pts

May 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

9 Basic

9 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TWO FRYERS MISSING DOORS AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FRYER DOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CONTAINERS STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT A BIRD CAGE AND OTHER ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF THE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES STORING PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SHELVES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BY SEALING WOOD OR PAINTING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−18 pts

May 24

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High2 Med10 Basic

13 total1 risk factor

55/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER HAS AN EXPIRED CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT ON THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 40 OR MORE FRUIT FLIES ON PREMISES ON THE WALLS IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA, OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM ON WALL, IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE ACTIVITY. ADVISED TO HAVE PEST CONTROL SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (10)

−20 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED TWO FRYERS MISSING DOORS AT THE BOTTOM; INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FRYER DOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM AREA OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART, REFRIGERATION UNITS, CONTAINERS STORING FOOD IN REFRIGERATION UNITS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
NO COVER FOUND ON THE GARBAGE CONTAINER IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE CONTAINER.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IS NOT SELF CLOSING; INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EQUIPMENT A BIRD CAGE AND OTHER ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF THE STORAGE ROOM; INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING AND OTHER EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD SHELVES STORING PACKAGED FOOD ITEMS; INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SHELVES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE BY SEALING WOOD OR PAINTING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
NO INSPECTION SUMMARY POSTED AS REQUIRED FROM PREVIOUS INSPECTION MADE ON AUGUST 15, 2022). INSTRUCTED THAT THE INSPECTION SUMMARY MUST BE POSTED AT ALL TIMES IN THE PUBLIC VIEW. PRIORTY FOUNDTION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B) CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A FEW OF THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Base deductions−4 pts

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 40 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES SCATTERD THROUGH OUT THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA ON THE WALL AND AROUND THE MOP SINK ON THE WALL, CEILING AND PIPES. MUST REMOVE AND CLEAN AFFECTED AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A).

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER. ALSO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR OF THE LARGE DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED THE WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A SELF CLOSING DEVICE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE SPILL AND DEBRIS, ALSO MUST KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT FUTHER BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED A FEW OF THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT NEED CLEANING TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Base deductions−13 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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