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JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK

60 E GRAND AVE · Chicago, IL 60611

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass for JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
1
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2632757

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE SOUP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER FOR SAID AREA.

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Inspection history

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

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2616512

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED 3-COMP SINK IN DISH AREA LEAKING FROM PIPES UNDER EACH BASIN INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANEL IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE PANEL.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HOOD SYSTEM REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE HOOD SYSTEM UNIT.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN HOOD SYSTEM IN REAR PREP, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2598629

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND AVE

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2581838

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Hands washing facilities not maintained. found hand wash sink water temp at 137f at dish washing area, unable to wash hands. Instructed to provide water temperature at all hand wash sink not exceeding 120f. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c)

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Bulk food container( flour) not labeled, Instructed to label.

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: Utensils not air dried after washing, instructed to air dry.

ComplaintPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2561108

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot running water at employees toilet room hand wash sink, water temp 75f. instructed to provide no less 100f water temp at all hand wash sinks. Priority violation 7-38-030(c).

  • 43

    IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: Knives in use wedged between coolers, instructed to keep all food utensils at a clean surface.

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: Dusty pipe above clean utensils rack, instructed to clean and maintain.

  • 52

    SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED - Comments: Sewer lines installed above food container, instructed to install a barrier or move rack away.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: Peeling paint noted on ceiling above dish machine, instructed to remove.

Suspected Food PoisoningPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Suspected Food Poisoning
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2537295

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY (LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE DISH AREA DRAINBOARD). MUST RELOCATE HANDWASHING SINK.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: MISSING DRAIN HOSE FOR SODA GUN HOLDER AT 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 48

    WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS - Comments: FOUND NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO PROVIDE AND HAVE READILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: THE HOT WATER FOOT PEDAL ON THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS MISSING. MUST REPAIR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2492886

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND AVE

Recorded violations

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET TOO LONG ON HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH SHORTER FAUCET TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPRAYING ONTO FLOOR WHEN WASHING HANDS.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: MUST PROVIDE LIDS FOR TRASH RECEPTACLES INSIDE ALL UNISEX RESTROOMS.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST INSTALL LIGHTS INSIDE BEER COOLERS IN FRONT BAR. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING TO ALLOW FOR PROPER CLEANING.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2304044

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -

  • 44

    UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED - Comments: - OBSERVED PRESET TABLEWARE IN THE DINING ROOM, UNCOVERED & EXPOSED TO POTENTIAL CONTAMINATION. MUST REMOVE/COVER/INVERT ALL FOOD CONTACT SURFACES OF PRESET TABLEWARE TO PREVENT POTENTIAL EXPOSURE TO CONTAMINATION. -

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: - FACILITY STATES THE 1ST FL MEN'S BATHROOM IS OUT OF ORDER AT THIS TIME DUE TO THE HANDWASH SINK NOT ADEQUATELY WORKING (DOOR IS LOCKED WITH NOTE ON DOOR). THERE ARE ADDITIONAL MEN'S AND UNISEX TOILET ROOMS ON THE 1ST AND 2ND FLOORS OF FACILITY AVAILABLE FOR USE. MUST REPAIR THE SINK IN THE 1ST FL MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND MAINTAIN. -

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2169263

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND AVE

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

Recorded violations

  • 35

    WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PLASTIC WALL CORNER COVER LOOSE FROM WALL PANELS AT CRAB STATION BEHIND HANDWASH BOWL. MUST REATTACH WALL PANELS TO WALL CORNER COVER.

  • 38

    VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: HANDWASH BOWL FAUCET LEAKING AT CRAB STATION. MUST REPAIR SINK.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
3
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2049704

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND 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: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( STARCH ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN

  • 33

    FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: SODA GUN DISPENSER HOLDER IS CLOGGED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.

  • 42

    APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN - Comments: FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARD NOT WEARING BEARD RESTRAINTS, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.

CanvassPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1948368

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND 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: SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAINT RUST SHELF RACKS.

  • 40

    REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS - Comments: NO INTERIOR THERMOMETER INSIDE REAR BAR STAND UP REACH IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.

ComplaintPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
1447813

Location recorded for this inspection · JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK · 60 E GRAND 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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How results compare in ZIP 60611

511 of 642 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 87036.

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