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Big-Red's-Yo-Joe's

6401 W Addison St, Chicago, IL 60634
Frozen Desserts
Last inspected: Aug 19, 2014
82
Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged four inspections at Big-Red's-Yo-Joe's, the earliest from 2011. Inspectors last stopped by on Aug 19, 2014. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Big-Red's-Yo-Joe's dates to Aug 19, 2014.

Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean”, showing up three times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting Big-Red's-Yo-Joe's squarely in typical territory. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 19, 2014
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Prep table lower shelving had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of reach in cooler shelving not clean, need cleaning.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken floor tiles in kitchen area, shall be repaired/replaced, floors under prep table not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
34
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Damaged/broken light shield in kitchen area shall be replaced.
36
82
Jan 29, 2013
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Found some food items not properly labeled/dated in reach in cooler, must date and label food items in reach in cooler.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/sealed. Door gasket of reach in cooler in state of disrepair, shall be repaired/replaced.
32
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Non food contact surfaces of cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light shields in kitchen prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean, need cleaning(detailed).
38
78
Jul 6, 2011
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile and detail clean ventilation cover. Walls and ceiling in rear not maintained. Instructed to repair walls, seal ceiling, seal holes and reinsall rubber coving along wallbase.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded in second prep area. Instructed to shield bulbs.
36
90
Jun 27, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: Outer openings not protected or rodent proofed. North side entry door has 1/2 to 1 inch gap across bottom of door. Instructed to rodent proof door to prevent rodent and insect entry. Serious citation issued 7-38-020.
18
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Cooler, shelves under prep counter and deep fryer cabinets not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
33
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floor along wallbase and behind equipment not cleaned. Instructed detail clean daily.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Ceiling and ventilation covers not cleaned. Instructed to replace damaged ceiling tile and detail clean ventilation cover. Walls and ceiling in rear not maintained. Instructed to repair walls, seal ceiling, seal holes and reinsall rubber coving along wallbase.
35
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Light bulbs not shielded in second prep area. Instructed to shield bulbs.
36
78

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Big-Red's-Yo-Joe's last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Big-Red's-Yo-Joe's on file is from Aug 19, 2014. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Big-Red's-Yo-Joe's?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Big-Red's-Yo-Joe's.

Has Big-Red's-Yo-Joe's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Big-Red's-Yo-Joe's have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Big-Red's-Yo-Joe's means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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