JOE'S FOOD & LIQUOR

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS ITEMS SUCH AS EMPANADAS WERE SERVED. CERTIFIED MANAGER ARRIVED ON SITE AT 3PM. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED IN BUTCHER AREA MADE INACCESSIBLE BY BEING FILLED WITH KNIVES AND UTENSILS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT THEY ARE ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO SOAP INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AND EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED BEEF PREPARED ON SITE HELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AT PROPER TEMPERATURE WITHOUT DATE MARKING. PERSON IN CHARGE STATES BEEF WAS COOKED YESTERDAY. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $100. INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL TCS ITEMS PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD LONGER THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

COMPLIANCE WITH VARIANCE/SPECIALIZED PROCESS/HACCP - Comments: OBSERVED PORK HUNG OVER ANSUL SYSTEM SPRAYER IN HOOD OVER COOKLINE TO DRY IN REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10LBS OF PRODUCT VALUED AT APPROXIMATLEY $50. INSTRUCTED CURING MEATS CAN ONLY BE PERFORMED AFTER CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC HEALTH HAS ISSUED A VARIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITAITON ISSUED.

VARIANCE OBTAINED FOR SPECIALIZED PROCESSING METHODS - Comments: OBSERVED SPECIALIZED PROCESS (CURING MEAT) ON SITE WITHOUT VARIANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CEASE SPECIAL PROCESS AND APPLY TO CDPH FOR VARIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED 12 LIVE ROACHES ON WALL OF REAR PREP AREA NEAR EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PESTS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF FOOD DEBRIS AND GRIME IN INTERIOR OF MEAT GRINDER AND CUTTER LOCATED IN REAR BUTCHER AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED 3 EMPLOYEES WORKING WITHOUT FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLETE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND MAINTAIN RECRODS THEREOF ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2597898 DATED 7/23/2024: #47 "OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN." #55 " OBSERVED LARGE UNUSED OVEN IN THE REAR COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PRE-PACKAGED SEASONINGS NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PRE-PACKAGED FOODS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LARGE UNUSED OVEN IN THE REAR COOKING AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEM DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED CHIPPING FINISH ON HOOD ABOVE COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SEAL CHIPPING MATERIAL TO AVOID CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. COOKING AREA CURRENTLY CLOSED DUE TO FIRE, NO CITATION ISSUED.

WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED CLOTHS LEFT IN SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE CLOTHS ARE LEFT IN SANITIZER SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINK IN FRONT AND IN REAR PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR TILES WITH DEEP SEAMS IN MEAT PREP AREA.

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114 REMOVE THE EXCESSIVE CLUTTER AND UNUSED EQUIPMENT OFF OF THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM.

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED PREPACKAGED SEASONINGS NOT LABELED WITH INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS AND NAME AND ADDRESS OF MANUFACTURER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL PREPACKAGED FOODS.

SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2355875 ON 12/24/19 NOT CORRECTED: 47 - OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090.

PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLY KIT ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALL SUPPLIES LISTED ON THE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION - Comments: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS REFRIGERATED OVER 24 HOURS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL APPLICABLE FOODS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED - Comments: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (FROZEN MEAT) THAWING ON THE COUNTER OF THE DELI AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY THAW FROZEN FOODS.

THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM PROBE THERMOMETER ON THE PREMISES TO TAKE HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED FROZEN MEATS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS IN THE FREEZER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS AND CONTAINERS.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED WOODEN SHELVES ABOVE THE PREP TABLE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PAINT OR SEAL THE WOOD.

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVILY STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED UNSHIELDED LIGHT FIXTURES ABOVE THE DELI/MEAT PREP AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS FOR ALL LIGHT FIXTURES.

HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA - Comments: FOUND THE EXPOSED AND SINK IN THE PREP AREA AND MEAT DEPT AREA WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL HAND WASHING FACILITIES MUST BE PROVIDED WITH PAPER TOWEL HAND SOAP. MANAGER ASKED ONE OF THE EMPLOYEE TO PUT PAPER TOWEL AND HAND SOAP DURING INSPECTION. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: RUSTED SHELVINGS OF THE DISPLAY SHELVING OF THE PRODUCE . INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND PAINT IT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: MISSING FLOOR DRAIN COVER ON THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN AND IN THE BASEMENT. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVER.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: WATER STAINED AND DAMAGED CEILING PANELS IN THE FRONT OF THE OFFICE. MUST REPLACE CEILING PANELS AND MAINTAIN.

REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: PEELING PAINT ON THE CEILING OF THE DAIRY AND JUICE CASE. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND RE PAINT WITH NON TOXIC PAINT.

PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED - Comments: FOUND BUCKET AND BOXES OF FOODS STORED IN THE WALK IN COOLER AND WALK IN FREEZER STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO ELEVATE 6" OFF THE FLOOR.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS - Comments: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT(MICE)DROPPINGS,APPROXIMATELY 40 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BENEATH CANDY AND SPICE SHELVINGS AT GROCERY CUSTOMER ISLES.INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NOW RECCOMENDED.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.

* CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WITH A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (SLICING DELI MEATS,COOKING PORK,ETC.)AT THIS TIME. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE BEING HANDLED OR SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.

PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090 - Comments: 30 ALSO MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE LARGE COOKING POTS, PANS AND ALUMINUM TRAYS NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE. 01/18/2017 32 MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINERS INSIDE THE 4-DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE GROCERY STORE. MUST ALWAYS USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES I.E. VYNIL, PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL LINERS. 01/18/2017 33 MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTED GREASE TRAP LID AT THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR 01/18/2017 35 MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE RESTROOM HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AND HOLES LOCATED AT WALL AND CEILING CORNERS IN THE MOST REAR AREA ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NEXT TO THE COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. 01/18/2017 38 MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MOST REAR PREP AREA. 01/18/2017. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT ALL NOTED VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT#1966714 DATED:10/18/2016 BY 8/21/2017. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES MUST BE SANDED/BLEACHED OR REPLACED.

FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: FLOORS ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT THE PREMISES INCLUDING BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: EXCESSIVE DUST BUILD-UP ON VENT COVERS ABOVE THE DELI/MEAT DEPT AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DUSTS ACCUMULATIONS AND MAINTAIN.

LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED - Comments: LIGHT SHIELDS MISSING ON LIGHT BULBS AT THE REAR DELI/MEAT DEPT PREP AREA AND AT THE REAR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL LIGHT SHIELDS ON LIGHT BULBS AND PROVIDE A BRIGHTER LIGHT BULB INSIDE THE WALK-IN-COOLER AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS - Comments: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT THE EMPLOYEE TOILET ROOM AT DELI/MEAT DEPT AREA AND MAINTAIN.

FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET - Comments: FOOD HANDLER(S) WITH NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE A CUSTOMER ADVISORY WARNING IN PUBLIC VIEW AT ALL TIMES. MUST USE FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES TO STORE FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS. FOOD COOKED PREPARED FOODS AND OTHER FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN WHITE PLASTIC SHOPPING BAGS. ALSO MUST PROPERLY DATE AND LABEL ALL FOODS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL PACKAGING, AND ALL COOKED AND PREPARED FOODS AT ALL TIMES. FOUND PREPARED AND COOKED FOODS INSIDE LARGE COOKING POTS, PANS AND ALUMINUM TRAYS NOT DATED OR LABELED.MUST PROVIDE.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REMOVE ALL CARD BOARD BOXES BEING USED AS LINERS INSIDE THE 4-DR REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR AND THROUGHOUT ENTIRE GROCERY STORE. MUST ALWAYS USE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES I.E. VYNIL, PLASTIC OR STAINLESS STEEL LINERS.

FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: MUST CLEAN AND REPAINT EXCESSIVELY RUSTED GREASE TRAP LID AT THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ABOVE IN POOR REPAIR

WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: MUST RECAULK WALL WHERE IT MEETS WITH THE RESTROOM HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MEAT DELI AREA SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. MUST SEAL SMALL OPENINGS AND HOLES LOCATED AT WALL AND CEILING CORNERS IN THE MOST REAR AREA ABOVE THE EXPOSED HAND SINK AND NEXT TO THE COOKING AREA TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: MUST REPAIR SMALL LEAK AT PIPE UNDER THE EXPOSED HAND SINK LOCATED IN THE MOST REAR PREP AREA.