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

J J Fish And Chicken has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). 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 January 23, 2026. 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 10 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is J J Fish And Chicken safe to eat at?

Yes, J J Fish And Chicken has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

J J Fish And Chicken

Name: J J Fish And Chicken
Address: 5401 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, 60609
Rating: 90

5401 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/23/2026

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Jan 23, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

3.3

Avg Violations

3 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+6 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

5401 S WENTWORTH AVE, Chicago, IL 60609

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2024

1 inspections

4 basic

Sep

Dec 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 intermediate

Jan

Inspection History

3 records on file

2 Canvass1 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−5 pts

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS CONTAINING BREADING ETC WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WHEN REMOVED FROM ORIGINAL PACKAGING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED 40 LBS FROZEN CHICKEN STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY ELEVATED OFF FLOOR TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.MUST MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH EXCESSIVE AMOUNTS OF DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON EXTERIOR SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR CLEAN AT FREQUENCY TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS THROUGHOUT FRONT AND REAR PREP WITH BUILT UP GREASE, FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL WIRED RACKS AND IN CORNERS, SLUSHY SYRUP SPILLS UNDER BEVERAGE DISPENSER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN PREMISE.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED 1 OF 2 FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR NEW EMPLOYEES AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW.

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 24

License InspectionPass

4 Basic

4 total

92/100inspection score

−8 pts

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BROKEN CEILING TILE ABOVE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN CEILING TILE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
NOTED DIRTY AND DUSTY CEILING CAMERA ABOVE FRONT FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR ALONG WITH WALL BASES BEHINFD THE STORAGE RACK IN THE BACK.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR EMPLOYEE. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEE MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

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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