Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for CHICAGO JOE'S on .
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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2528858
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Official inspection record
Inspection history
Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2401409
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
10
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT BATHROOM AND AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED ASTERIK MISSING FROM FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS & OYSTERES) AND MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED WINDOW BOARDED UP IN BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE WINDOW OPEN OR INSTALL OPERABLE VENTILATION.
57
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
60
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/3/2019, REPORT #2311646. #58-Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
CanvassNo Entry
Inspection date
Reported outcome
No Entry
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2387157
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311646
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
Recorded violations
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
8
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2311303
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
Recorded violations
16
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: Observed low temperature dish machine not maintained. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM. Instructed to repair and maintain dish machine with chlorine sanitizer at a minimum of 50 PPM. Priority violation 7-38-025, citation issued.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: Observed improper date marking on items in basement walk-in cooler. Instructed all refrigerated, TCS, Ready-to-eat foods prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of creation and the date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: Observed menu without advisory and reminder statement for cooked to order hamburgers, steaks, and oysters. Instructed to add advisory and reminder statement for all appropriate items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: Observed 10 rat droppings under staircase in Northern part of basement near entrance to upstairs apartments. Instructed to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain pest free facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: Observed a build up of calcium on outside surface of ice machine in basement. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Observed a build up of clutter underneath stairwell in Northern part of basement near entrance to apartments in rear. Instructed to remove and maintain.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: Observed light not working in kitchen above grill line and in hood over grill. Instructed to repair and maintain working lights.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240818
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11- INSTRUCTED TO POST A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11-TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND WORN OUT PAINT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEALED THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AND REPAIR FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
12
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2240524
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE EALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
23
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: 3-501.17- ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
25
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: 3-603.11- INSTRUCTED TO POST A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
37
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: 3-302.12-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
38
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-501.111-FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE SIDES OF THE OLD NOT WORKING WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA, OVER 45 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
41
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: 3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
47
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-201.11-TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
48
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: 4-302.14-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-602.13- FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
55
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.11-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND WORN OUT PAINT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEALED THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AND REPAIR FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-201.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2200523
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
Recorded violations
3
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
5
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: CLEAN UP KIT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
49
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
56
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
58
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098775
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OR USED BY DATE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN PREP SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMNT SINK AND HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
13
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2098234
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
3
POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNCOOKED BEEF BURGERS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 48.2F TO 52.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $35 DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
16
FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORED. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ICE BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
18
NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSSERVED OVER 45 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR SURROUNDING WATER HEATER TANK, INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE WINE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. OBSERVED REAR SIDE RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
21
* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUPS, RICE, CHILI, BURGES, HOT SAUCE ETC INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
22
DISH MACHINES: PROVIDED WITH ACCURATE THERMOMETERS, CHEMICAL TEST KITS AND SUITABLE GAUGE COCK - Comments: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISHWASHER OR FOR THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE THE EQUIPMENT/SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OR USED BY DATE.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN PREP SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMNT SINK AND HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR INKITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND PIPES UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR SALAD COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1979158
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY NORTH WALL ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1978989
Location recorded for this inspection · CHICAGO JOE'S · 2252-2256 W IRVING PARK RD
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
8
SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY NORTH WALL ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60618
496 of 616 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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