Restaurant Profile
JJ FISH STATE INC.
47 W 79TH ST
CHICAGO, IL 60620
CHICAGO, IL 60620
5
Total Inspections
0%
Pass Rate
5
Failures
Inspection History
Jul 24, 2025
Result:
Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND MAINTAIN.;;|INSTRUCTED TO LABEL CONTAINERS.;;|ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: FOUND SMALL CONTAINERS OF CORN MEAL AND FLOUR NOT LABELED ON REAR STORAGE SHELF;;37|FOOD PROPERLY LABELED;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE INTERIOR BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS, GRILL AND SMALL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS ON STORAGE SHELF.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER SHELVES IN REAR AREA AND INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE WALL BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS WHERE NEEDED.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. (NEW EMPLOYEES ON SITE)
Aug 23, 2023
Result:
Fail
8 violations
Key Violations:
|FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE AND TRASH ACCUMULATED AT THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TAKE GARBAGE OUT MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT HARBORAGE AND PEST ISSUES.;;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE REAR HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.;;45|SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO TURN DOWN TOGO CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE SHELVING UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;54|GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER, THE AIR VENT COVERS IN THE REAR AND THE GREASE TRAP LID.;;57|ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
Nov 25, 2022
Result:
Fail
14 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHTS AT HOOD OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED);;|PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.;;1|PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFCATE. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012);;10|ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING DEVICES AT FRONT AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREAS HAND SINKS. PAPER TOWELS WERE PROVIDED DURING INSPECTION. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)(COS);;2|CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (FISH,CHICKEN,COLE SLAW).MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AFTER INSPECTION WAS CONDUCTED AT 3:00 P.M.(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012);;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED A PIN HOLE IN DOOR FRAME OF FRONT ENTRY DOOR AND A GAP IN CENTER ALONG BOTTOM OF SAME.MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE FOIL FROM LOWER SHELF OF GRILL TABLE.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FRYER CABINETS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,GRILL TABLE.;;51|PLUMBING INSTALLED;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED GARBAGE CAN LID MISSING IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILE NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING
Mar 16, 2021
Result:
Fail
9 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED FLICKERING LIGHT BULB IN EMPLOYEE RESTROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND MAINTAIN.;;|KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INFORMED MANAGER TO HAVE EMPLOYEES SIGN AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;3|MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE;;41|WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED WIPING CLOTH IMPROPERLY STORED IN HANDWASH SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ON PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.;;5|PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO PROCEDURES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA NOR SUPPLIES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEA KIT (GLOVES, DISPOSABLE APRON, SANITIZER, ETC). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND KEEP ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER AND UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING TILE FROM CEILING IN REAR PREP AREA NEAR WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING
Oct 15, 2020
Result:
Fail
10 violations
Key Violations:
|DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BURNTOUT LIGHT IN WALK IN FREEZER.;;38|INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED AN APPX. "3/4-1" GAP ALONG CENTER AND BOTTOM OF FRONT DOUBLE DOORS.MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REMOVE RUST FROM LOWER SHELVES OF PREP TABLES.;;47|FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MUST REPLACE BROKEN GLASS ON FRONT DOOR.;;49|NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS IN FRYER CABINETS.;;52|SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SCREWS TO LID ON GREASE TRAP IN FLOOR.;;53|TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN UNISEX TOILET ROOM.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS FROM WALL IN WALK IN COOLER.;;55|PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: MUST SEAL GAP AROUND CAP IN FLOOR IN FRONT OF WALK IN COOLER,BROKEN FLOOR TILE NEAR DRAIN OF WALK IN COOLER AND GAPS ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP/ DISH & REAR AREAS AND WHERE NEEDED.PIPE AT MOP SINK HANDLE NEEDS TO BE SEALED.;;56|ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING