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BANANA JOE'S

940 W WEED ST · Chicago, IL 60642

Restaurant

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229861

Location recorded for this inspection · BANANA JOE'S · 940 W WEED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: VIOLATION STILL PENDING

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Inspection history

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CanvassOut of Business
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Out of Business
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229863

Location recorded for this inspection · BANANA JOE'S · 940 W WEED ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1229702

Location recorded for this inspection · BANANA JOE'S · 940 W WEED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: FRONT DOOR TO NEW ADDITION AREA, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX. 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND PROPERLY SEAL, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND BOWLS BEHIND BAR AREA, AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA AT COUNTER TABLE HANDLES NEEDED FOR TOP DOOR OF PREP COOLER, MUST ALSO PROVIDE LIDS FOR ICE BINS BEHIND NEW SPORT BAR

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST PROVIDE NEW BASE BOARDS, ON WALL BY KITCHEN AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK

  • 41

    PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: MUST CLEAN STORAGE AREAS, REMOVE ALL CLUTTER AND BETTER ORGANIZE

Canvass Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
634733

Location recorded for this inspection · BANANA JOE'S · 940 W WEED ST

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: VIOLATION STILL PENDING, SPLASH GUARDS ON SITE, WAITING TO BE INSTALLED PROPERLY

CanvassFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
608282

Location recorded for this inspection · BANANA JOE'S · 940 W WEED ST

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

Recorded violations

  • 18

    NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. OBSERVED 25 FRUIT FLIES, IN ALL BAR AREAS AND IN MENS BATHROOM, FRONT AREA, DOORS NOT PROPERLY SEAL, OBSERVED APPROX. 1/2 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE RODENT PROOF STRIPES ON ALL DOORS, AND NOTED OUTSIDE GARBAGE LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE, TO CONTROL ANY PEST ACTIVITY SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND BOWLS BEHIND BAR AREA, AND FRONT KITCHEN AREA AT COUNTER TABLE HANDLES NEEDED FOR TOP DOOR OF PREP COOLER

  • 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. MUST CLEAN ALL DISPENSING NOZZLES, KITCHEN AND BAR AREAS

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPAIR/REPAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND REAR BAR AREA

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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. MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK

ConsultationPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Consultation
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233704

Location recorded for this inspection · BANANA JOE'S · 940 W WEED ST

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: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.MISSING SOME ICE BIN COVERS FOR BARS.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.FOUND VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
233457

Location recorded for this inspection · BANANA JOE'S · 940 W WEED ST

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

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

Recorded violations

  • 16

    FOOD PROTECTED DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY, SERVICE AND TRANSPORTATION - Comments: All food should be properly protected from contamination during storage, preparation, display, service, and transportation.FOUND OUTSIDE EAST END BAR INSTALLMENT HAND SINK,3 COMP SINK.THE SAID AREA NOT IN USE,NO CITATION ISSUED AT THIS TIME FURTHERMORE AREA DISTRICT#6 SUPERVISOR WILL FURTHER EVALUATE SAID AREA.

  • 31

    CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES PROPERLY STORED: NO REUSE OF SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES - Comments: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use.MULTI USE UTENSILS IN KITCHEN NOT INVERTED.

  • 32

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.FOUND NO ICE BIN COVERS AT BARS,RAW WOOD SURFACES USE NON-TOXIC FINISH ALSO REPLACE WORNED OUT CUTTING BOARDS.

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.FOUND SOUTH WALL SERVER AREA NOT SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: 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.FOUNDB VENTILATION IN TOILET ROOMS NOT WORKING.

  • 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.REMOVE ALL CLUTTER FROM PREMISES,ADDITIONAL SHELVING IS NEEDED IN STORAGE ROOMS.

No EntryPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
No Entry
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
58435

Location recorded for this inspection · BANANA JOE'S · 940 W WEED ST

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

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60642

206 of 278 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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Chicago Department of Public Health via the City of Chicago Data Portal. Reference license 54507.

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