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Mr. J Fish & Chicken

Restaurant

7601 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60620

South Side

Oct 7, 2026 โ€” Complaint inspection

Fail

Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

Inspector found over 40 live flies on walls, ceiling, and shelves in food prep area.

Key Findings

  • More than 40 live flies observed scattered throughout rear prep and dishwashing area on walls, ceiling, shelving, and boxes. Pest control service required.
  • Hand sinks, floors, floor drains, mop buckets, and countertops in rear area were dirty, creating conditions for pest harborage and breeding.
  • Garbage cans were dirty inside, potentially breeding pests.
  • Mops left sitting in dirty water near the three-compartment sink; hood filters, walls, and light shields above fryers were covered in grease buildup.

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:

OBSERVED OVER 40 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED ON THE WALLS, CEILING, SHELVING AND BOXES IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ALSO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-020(A)

Violation code #54 โ€” GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
Inspector's Notes:

OBSERVED THE INTERIOR GARBAGE CANS DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING OF PEST

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Inspection History

Mr. J Fish & Chicken has had 7 inspections in the last 5 years with a 86% pass rate. Last inspection was on Oct 15, 2026.

Oct 15, 2026Pass

Complaint Re-Inspection โ€” A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Oct 7, 2026FailVIEWING NOW

Complaint โ€” Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

5 violations
Feb 2, 2026Pass

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

3 violations