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J & J Fish

Restaurant

26 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop

Jul 30, 2026 โ€” Canvass inspection

Fail

A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

Inspectors found rat droppings and dozens of live flies throughout the kitchen.

Standout Inspection

We flagged this inspection for serious public health concerns.

Key Findings

  • Rat droppings observed on the floor under the 3-compartment sink; live flies (small and large) spotted flying around the premises. Pest control service required.
  • Food stored directly on floors throughout the facility, creating contamination risk.
  • Food storage containers not labeled with contents when not in original packaging.
  • Employees wearing soiled aprons and no hair restraints while handling food; wiping cloths not stored in sanitizing solution; food scoops stored inside bulk containers.

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 โ€” INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
Inspector's Notes:

OBSEREVD EVDIENCE OF APPX. 5- RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR UNDER DRAIN BOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND APPX. 15 OR MORE LIVE SMALL FLIES AND LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND PREMISES. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/30/26.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Violation code #10 โ€” ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
Inspector's Notes:

MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.

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

10 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 30, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Canvass โ€” A routine, unannounced visit by a city health inspector.

16 violations
Sep 16, 2025Pass

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

9 violations