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J & J Fish

Restaurant

26 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop

Sep 16, 2025 — Canvass re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

Opening at entrance door could allow pests; grease buildup on fryer and surfaces needs cleaning.

Key Findings

  • Gap at front entrance door requires sealing to prevent pest entry.
  • Soda crates stored directly on floor instead of on shelving at least 6 inches high.
  • Grease buildup on fryer interior and exterior, and on shelves and carts in prep area.
  • Missing backflow prevention device on utility sink in washroom; stained ceiling tiles and broken door also need attention.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.

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Violation code #38 — INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

6-202.15: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRANCE.

Violation code #47 — FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
Inspector's Notes:

4-101.19: OBSERVED SODA CRATES STORED ON FLOOR IN FRONT CASHIER ENCLOSURE AND REAR ON FLOOR OUTSIDE OF WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING UNITS TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NONFOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR.

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Inspection History

J & J Fish has had 5 inspections in the last 5 years with a 60% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 6, 2026.

Aug 6, 2026Pass

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

10 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 30, 2026Fail

Canvass — A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

16 violations
Sep 16, 2025PassVIEWING NOW

Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.

9 violations