8524 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Far South SideA follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Live flies throughout food prep areas and coolers remain uncorrected from previous inspection.
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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6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR WITH A 1/2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.
8-404.13(B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2640558 DATED 8/3/26; 38 - 6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES FLYING AROUND THE REAR AND FRONT FOOD PREP AREA AND ON THE WALLS, CEILINGS AND ICE MACHINE IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE LIVE SMALL FLIES ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. AT THE TIME OF THE REINSPECTION OBSERVED ABOUT 25 LIVE SMALL FLIES BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND ABOUT 3 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE CUSTOMER DINING AREA 59 - OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2629357 DATED 1/7/26; 36 - 4-204.112(B) OBSERVED NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE OF THE REACH IN COOLER AND PREP COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 40 - 2-402.11 OBSERVED THE MALE FOOD HANDLER WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. 41 - 3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT BEING STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE. 47 - 4-201.11 OBSERVED GASKET WORN ON THE WALK IN COOLER DOOR AND ON THE 3 DOOR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE WORN GASKETS. OBSERVED SOME RUST ON SHELVES IN THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST OR REPLACE SHELVES. 53 - 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS. AT THE TIME OF THE REINSPECTION THE CORE VIOLATIONS STILL EXIST AND WERE NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090.
Jj Fish & Chicken has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 50% pass rate. Last inspection was on Aug 12, 2026.
Complaint Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint Re-Inspection โ A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Short Form Complaint โ A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.