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Jj Fish

Restaurant

411 S Kedzie Ave, Chicago, IL 60612

West Side

Oct 1, 2026 — Short-form complaint

Fail

A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Frozen food thawed in sink without running water; about 6 flies spotted inside facility.

Key Findings

  • Frozen food items were found thawing in a rinse sink with no running water, violating safe thawing procedures for temperature-controlled foods.
  • Approximately 6 flies were observed in the facility; inspector issued a citation and ordered elimination of fly activity and sanitization of affected surfaces.
  • A handwashing sink in the front prep area had a severe pipe leak flooding water onto the floor; manager placed a container underneath as a temporary fix instead of repairing it.
  • A handwashing sink in the prep/dishwashing area was filled with wastewater and unable to drain, forcing staff to use non-functional facilities.

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 #35 — APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED
Inspector's Notes:

3-501.13: OBSERVED IMPROPER THAWING METHOD FOR TCS FOODS. FOUND FROZEN FOOD ITEMS IN THE RINSE BASIN OF THE THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO RUNNING WATER. INSTRUCTED TO USE PROPER THAWING METHODS.

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

6-501.111: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 6 BIG FLIES. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE FLY ACTIVITY AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED SURFACES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

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Inspection History

Jj Fish has had 23 inspections in the last 5 years with a 48% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 13, 2026.

Oct 13, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

9 violations
Oct 5, 2026Fail

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

8 violations
Oct 1, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

9 violations