Chicago Department of Public Health reports Out of Business for JOE'S CHICKEN on .
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Latest inspection
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1751898
Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S CHICKEN · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
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.
Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1588405
Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S CHICKEN · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE 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: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT, PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
9
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1584151
Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S CHICKEN · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
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: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN REACH IN COOLER. OXTAILS, 117F, 5LBS VALUED AT $25,RAW CATFISH, 49.5F, 15 LBS VALUED AT $50. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140 AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA; CORNERS OF THE FURNACE ROOMS, AND CORNERS OF BOTH REAR STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. CLEAN, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES, AND INTERIOR OF MOP SINK. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PROVIDE HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY CORNERS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; PREP, AND REAR STORAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOMS, AND REAR TOILET ROOM WALLS. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR, ALSO FILTERS AND HOODS NEED CLEANING. MAINTAIN SAME.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT, PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO NEED PROBE THERMOMETERS TO TAKE FOOD TEMPURATURES. MAINTAIN SAME.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
16
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1385906
Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S CHICKEN · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.
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: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON TABLE TOP AND ON HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS COOKED FISH 71.9F-77.0F,PLAINTAINS 72.3F,COOKED CHICKEN 71.2F-75.7F,RICE AND BEANS 132.7F,CABBAGE 104.5F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.30LBS.$70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
11
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A SPOON,PLATE AND SCRUBBER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.ARTICLES REMOVED FROM SINK.MUST HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
30
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
31
CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM STOVE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZER,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: Inspector Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: Inspector Comments: CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVERS NEAR CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
36
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM AND FURNANCE ROOM.
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: Inspector Comments: PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Inspector Comments: THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1- COMP SINK NOT WORKING.
41
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 1- COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
45
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTS.
Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387827
Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S CHICKEN · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE 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: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387812
Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S CHICKEN · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
24
DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: THE FAUCET NECK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE NECK IS LOOSE AND HANGING OFF PIPE AND A TOWEL IS HOLDING THE FAUCET NECK TOGETHER AND THE WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
33
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
35
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
37
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1387410
Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S CHICKEN · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE 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: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS THROUGHOUT EQUIPMENT
32
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
40
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AREA
License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
920379
Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S CHICKEN · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL 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: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, MUST FIND OUT SOURCE OF LEAK(S), REPAIR AND KEEP AREAS DRY.
License Re-InspectionFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
920375
Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S CHICKEN · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION, ONLY ONE 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ANOTHER REFRIGERATION UNIT LARGE ENOUGH TO MEET NEEDS OF ESTABLISHMNET. NO CITATION ISSUED
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL 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: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: WATER OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, MUST FIND OUT SOURCE OF LEAK(S), REPAIR AND KEEP AREAS DRY.
LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1353323
Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S CHICKEN · 8211 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE
This visit predates Chicago’s July 1, 2018 inspection procedure change.
Recorded violations
2
FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: NO COOLERS OR FREEZERS ON PREMISES, ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON PREMISES, CONNECTED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AIR TEMPS OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND O DEGREES OR BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED.
34
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL 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: CEILING LEAKY IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA - MUST REPAIR.
38
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 1-2 INCHES OF WATER OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WHICH APPEARS TO FROM A CLOOGED DRAIN - MUST REPAIR.
Local context · Chicago
How results compare in ZIP 60619
237 of 293 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.
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