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JOE'S GRILL

5102 S Racine AVE · Chicago, IL 60609

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for JOE'S GRILL 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
1234404

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S GRILL · 5102 S Racine AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
529480

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S GRILL · 5102 S Racine AVE

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: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR SHELVES AND DOOR OF POP COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors.FOUND WOOD MATERIALS STORED ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE STORAGE AND ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.

Short Form ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Short Form Complaint
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
585498

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S GRILL · 5102 S Racine AVE

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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers.MUST STILL LABEL/DATE ALL FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
580005

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S GRILL · 5102 S Racine AVE

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: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST COVER/WRAP ALL FOODS/MEATS IN FRONT PREP COOLER. ALSO MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREP/RE-PACKAGED FOODS IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN BEHIND COUNTER,MUST CLEAN OR PAINT.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN. ALSO STOVE IN REAR NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD,MUST MAKE ADJUSTMENT.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
483484

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S GRILL · 5102 S Racine AVE

This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.

Recorded violations

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: BLUE BULK FOOD STORAGE BIN IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE IT.

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN THE EXTERIORS OF RICE AND GRIT COOKERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE HOOD IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL MILK CRATES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

  • 34

    FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SWINGING DOOR BY CASH REGISTER AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN WASHROOM AND CORNER OUTSIDE WASHROOM DOOR.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

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How results compare in ZIP 60609

245 of 329 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Official source and data freshness

Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 1333654.

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