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J & J Fish

Restaurant

26 E Adams St, Chicago, IL 60603

The Loop

Aug 6, 2026 โ€” Canvass re-inspection

Pass

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

Excessive grease and food debris buildup on coolers, freezers, and equipment throughout the kitchen.

Key Findings

  • Coolers, freezers, pipes, wheel bases, grill tables, and shelving had excessive grease and food debris buildup.
  • Employees wore soiled aprons and lacked required hair restraints while handling food.
  • Food storage containers weren't labeled with contents, and scoops were stored inside bulk food containers.
  • Hand washing sink lacked required signage, wiping cloths weren't stored in sanitizing solution, and plastic utensils weren't stored upright.

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

6-301.14 : MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK.

Violation code #37 โ€” FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
Inspector's Notes:

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE WITH COMMON NAME (BULK,SHAKERS,ETC)

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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, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

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

10 violations
Standout inspection
Jul 30, 2026Fail

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