Chicago Joe's
Last inspected: Sep 18, 2020
67
Score
The health department has logged 22 inspections at Chicago Joe's, the earliest from 2010. Chicago Joe's was last inspected on Sep 18, 2020. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical. Note that Chicago Joe's's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 18, 2020; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around five violations compared to roughly seven violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded 11 times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Chicago Joe's 67 doesn't quite reach. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Sep 18, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ASTERIK MISSING FROM FOOD ITEMS THAT ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED (BURGERS & OYSTERES) AND MISSING DISCLOSURE STATEMENT AT BOTTOM OF MENU FOR CONSUMER ADVISORY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE AT BOTTOM OF MENU STATING, "THESE FOOD ITEMS ARE SERVED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED." PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/3/2019, REPORT #2311646. #58-Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE AT HAND SINK IN BASEMENT BATHROOM AND AT HAND WASHING SINK IN BASEMENT NEXT TO WALK IN COOLER. MUST PROVIDE.
10
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING SINK STOPPERS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN PREP AREA AND AT BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
47
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WINDOW BOARDED UP IN BASEMENT BATHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO LEAVE WINDOW OPEN OR INSTALL OPERABLE VENTILATION.
56
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES FOR CURRENT EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
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67
Sep 3, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site.
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95
Aug 26, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Observed low temperature dish machine not maintained. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM. Instructed to repair and maintain dish machine with chlorine sanitizer at a minimum of 50 PPM. Priority violation 7-38-025, citation issued.
16
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed improper date marking on items in basement walk-in cooler. Instructed all refrigerated, TCS, Ready-to-eat foods prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of creation and the date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: Observed menu without advisory and reminder statement for cooked to order hamburgers, steaks, and oysters. Instructed to add advisory and reminder statement for all appropriate items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: Observed 10 rat droppings under staircase in Northern part of basement near entrance to upstairs apartments. Instructed to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain pest free facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Observed a build up of calcium on outside surface of ice machine in basement. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
47
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Observed a build up of clutter underneath stairwell in Northern part of basement near entrance to apartments in rear. Instructed to remove and maintain.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: Observed light not working in kitchen above grill line and in hood over grill. Instructed to repair and maintain working lights.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site.
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52
Nov 29, 2018
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11- INSTRUCTED TO POST A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
37
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND WORN OUT PAINT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEALED THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AND REPAIR FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 21, 2018
Complaint
6 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 12 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11- NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING AND DIARRHEA EVENTS PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(N)- NO EMPLOYEE EALTH POLICY PROVIDED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
3
Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: 3-501.17- ALL PREPARED READY TO EAT TCS FOODS INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER MUST BE PROPERLY LABELED AND DATED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11- INSTRUCTED TO POST A REMINDER AND DISCLOSURE ABOUT THE UNDERCOOKED FOOD BEING SERVE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111-FOUND EVIDENCE OF RAT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT ON THE SIDES OF THE OLD NOT WORKING WALK IN COOLER BEING USED AS A STORAGE AREA, OVER 45 TOTAL. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS AND INFORM THE PEST CONTROL TECHNICIAN AND HAVE ADDITIONAL INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-302.14-NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
48
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-201.11-TWO REACH IN FREEZER IN THE BASEMENT WITH HEAVY ICE ACCUMULATED. MUST DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13- FAN GUARD OF THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH HEAVY DUST BUILD-UP MUST CLEAN, REMOVE DUST AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11-MISSING FLOOR TILES IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA AND WORN OUT PAINT ON THE FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER. MUST SEALED THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN AND REPAIR FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREA. MAKE THE FLOOR SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 6-201.11- BURNED OUT LIGHT BULB ON THE EXHAUST HOOD IN THE KITCHEN. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: 3-302.12-ALL DRY BULK FOOD CONTAINERS MUST BE LABLED WITH COMMON NAME OUTSIDE THE CONTAINER.
37
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: 3-304.14-WIPING CLOTH MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Aug 3, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO IMPLEMENT AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY, AND MAINTAIN POLICY ON-SITE. FOR MORE INFORMATION REGARDING POLICY GO TO WWW.CITYOFCHICAGO.ORG/HEALTH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION, 7-38-012(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: CLEAN UP KIT NOT AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON-SITE, PROCEDURES FOR EMPLOYEES TO FOLLOW WHEN RESPONDING TO VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE OUTSIDE OF THE HOOD VENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
49
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE GREASE BUILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
56
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PERSON IN CHARGE HAS NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PF VIOLATION PA100-0367. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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70
Oct 13, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OR USED BY DATE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN PREP SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMNT SINK AND HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE.
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. OBSERVED FLOOR IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN.
35
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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78
Oct 3, 2017
Complaint
13 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS BEING STORED AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE INSIDE 1-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. OBSERVED UNCOOKED BEEF BURGERS WITH INTERNAL TEMPERATURE RANGING BETWEEN 48.2F TO 52.3F. MANAGER IMMEDIATELY AND VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS OF FOOD WORTH $35 DOLLARS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A).
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: FOOD (ICE) NOT PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION DURING STORED. INSIDE OF ICE MACHINES OBSERVED HEAVY ACCUMULATION OF BLACK AND BROWN SLIMY SUBSTANCE ON THE INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF ICE MACHINES LOCATED IN BASEMENT. ICE BEING USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. MUST TURN OFF ICE MACHINE REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR SURFACES CLEANED AND SANITIZED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL INSIDE PREMISES. OBSSERVED OVER 45 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR SURROUNDING WATER HEATER TANK, INSIDE DRY STORAGE ROOM AND INSIDE WINE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZED AFFECTED AREAS. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 15 SMALL LIVE FRUIT FLIES ON WALLS BEHIND DISHWASHING AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO MINIMIZE OR ELIMINATE PEST PROBLEM. OBSERVED REAR SIDE RECEIVING DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED. DOOR HAS APPROXIMATELY ONE INCH OPENING ON BOTTOM DOOR. MUST MAKE DOOR RODENT PROOF TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SUCH AS SOUPS, RICE, CHILI, BURGES, HOT SAUCE ETC INSTRUCTED ABOVE THAT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER HAS TO BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) FOR THE SANITIZER USED AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISHWASHER OR FOR THE WASH CLOTHS USED TO WIPE THE EQUIPMENT/SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST KIT(S) AND MAINTAIN SERIOUS VIOLATION. 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY TO EAT FOOD ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLERS NOT PROPERLY LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS WITH PRODUCT NAME PREPARED BY DATE OR USED BY DATE.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NEEDED BETWEEN PREP SINK AND HOT HOLDING UNIT IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED RUSTY SHELVING ABOVE 2-COMPARTMNT SINK AND HOT LINE AREA IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA, INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT. MUST REPAINT OR REPLACE
32
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA. OBSERVED FLOOR INKITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING AND BROKEN FLOOR TILES. MUST REPAIR AND REPLACE. OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDERNEATH 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENINGS INTO CEILING AROUND PIPES IN BASEMENT. MUST SEAL AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GRASE AND DIRT BUILD-UP ON WALLS BEHIND AND PIPES UNDERNEATH DISHWASHING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DUST BUILD-UP ON CEILING LIGHT SHIELD IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA WITH HOT/TEMPERED RUNNING WATER.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: THERMOMETER NEEDED AT THE 2-DOOR SALAD COOLER IN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES IN BASEMENT INSIDE UNUSED WALK-IN COOLER AND STORAGE ROOMS. MUST REMOVE CLUTER AN UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE. ALSO OBSERVED ITEMS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND DRY STORAGE ROOM NOT ELEVATED 6INCHES OFF FLOOR. MUST ELEVATE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 10, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY NORTH WALL ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Jan 5, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: LOW TEMPERATURE DISHMACHINE NOT MAINTAINED, 0 PPM CHLORINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR DISHMACHINE, MUST SANITIZE AT 100 PPM CHLORINE. MUST TEMPORARILLY WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE ALL MULTI-USE UTENSILS AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD BUILD UP ENCRUSTED ON EXTERIOR OF DISHMACHINE AND FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE ALL PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEMENT FLOOR WITH DIRT/DUST BUILD UP INSIDE STORAGE ROOM BY NORTH WALL ALSO OBSERVED STANDING WATER ON FLOOR UNDER DISHMACHINE. MUST CLEAN FLOOR/KEEP FLOOR DRY THROUGHOUT PREP AREA AND BASEMENT.
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Jan 5, 2016
Complaint
7 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: FOUND VARIOUS FOOD ITEMS BEING STORED IN SHOPPING BAGS INSIDE BOTH FREEZERS. ALL FOODS MUST BE STORED IN FOOD GRADE BAGS AT ALL TIMES. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN/REMOVE ICE FROST BUILD-UP IN THE FREEZERS LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL OPENINGS AT THE FLOOR BASE AT THE CORNER OF THE LEFT HAND SIDE AT THE WALK-IN COOLER SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND PREVENT PEST ENTRY. MUST REPAIR BROKEN FLOOR TILES/HOLES AT FLOOR IN THE MEN'S RESTROON STALL. FOUND IN POOR REPAIR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR HOLE/OPENING AT WALL UNDER THE 2-COMP SINK AREA IN THE KITCHEN TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A 3RD SINK STOPPER FOR THE BAR 3-COMP SINK AT ALL TIMES. MUST REPAIR LEAKY SPRAYER AT THE 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE DISH MACHINE. ALSO REPAIR LEAKY HOT WATER FAUCET HANDLE AT 1-COMP SINK NEXT TO THE HOT HODLING STATION ON THE FAR RIGHT HAND SIDE.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: IN THE KITCHEN AREA ON PREP TABLES FOUND VARIOUS WASH CLOTHS BEING IMPROPERLY STORED. MUST ALWAYS STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION UNTIL USED.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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70
Oct 16, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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95
Oct 8, 2015
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN WATER BOILER ROOM ALSO OBSERVED 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN DECORATION/BASEMENT STORAGE ROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL RAT DROPPINGS BY DATE OF REINSPECTION. ADVISED TO CALL PEST CONTROL OPERATOR FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON PREP ARE SHELVES, INSIDE PREP AREA REACH IN COOLERS/AROUND DOOR HINDGES AND DOOR CORNERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS/PREP AREA SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN COVERS MISSING AT BASEMENT DRY STORAGE/DECORATION ROOM AND BASEMENT ROOM ADJACENT TO HOT WATER BOILER ROOM. MUST PROVIDE FLOOR DRAIN COVERS FOR BOTH FLOOR DRAINS ALSO MUST CLEAN FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVER MISSING (SIDE EXIT DOOR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVER FOR CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETER INSIDE 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLER AT BUS BOY STATION. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETER FOR COOLER.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT DECORATION ROOM/STORAGE ROOM FLOOR CLUTTERED THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS, MUST BE ABLE TO CLEAN FLOOR UNDER AND AROUND ALL ITEMS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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70
Jul 29, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL WALL SURFACES IN BASEMENT AREA, IN THE SAUSAGE ROOM AND ANY OTHER AREA THAT NEEDS REPAIRED, WHERE WALL IS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,
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Jul 17, 2014
Routine
8 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 10 FRUIT FLIES BY EXPOSED HAND SINK IN KITCHEN PREP, AND BASEMENT AREAS, OBSERVED 2 HOUSE FLIES IN KITCHEN AREA, NO SCREEN DOOR OR PLASTIC DRAPES AT DOOR BY KITCHEN AREA TO PREVENT FLY ENTRY, AND SIDE DOOR TO 2ND DINING AREA LEADING TO THE OUTSIDE AND SECOND FLOOR AREAS, NOT RODENT PROOF, APPROX., 1/4 GAP OPENING AT BOTTOM OF DOOR, MUST SEAL AND PROPERLY MAINTAIN, SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED: 7-38-020
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.
30
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE OR RESEAL ALL RUSTY WIRE SHELVING INSIDE ALL COOLERS,
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN VENTS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT, AND STORAGE SHELVES IN BASEMENT AREA,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AND BEHIND ALL EQUIPMENT, FIRST FLOOR AND BASEMENT AREAS, RESEAL WOOD FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER, SURFACES MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE, AND REMOVE STANDING WATER IN BASEMENT AREA,
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR ALL WALL SURFACES IN BASEMENT AREA, IN THE SAUSAGE ROOM AND ANY OTHER AREA THAT NEEDS REPAIRED, WHERE WALL IS NOT COMPLETELY SEALED, CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS AND CEILING VENTS, FIRST FLOOR PREP AREA,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET AT KITCHEN THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, AND PROVIDE A EXPOSED HAND SINK BEHIND BAR AREA,
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS,
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Nov 4, 2013
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN METAL ICE SCOOP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA BY THE ICE BIN OF NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR,MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR, BOTTOM SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF MARASCHINO CHERRIES, AND OTHER UNKNOWN MOLDED FOOD. THE SHELF ARE SATURATED WITH BLACK LIQUID SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD SHELVES,CLEAN AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOME OF THE COOLER SHELVES ARE RUSTED WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELVES,AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID AREA. GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER BY THE CHARCOAL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO PAINT CONTAINERS,AND OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING, FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SATURED WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL BROKEN ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT. WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN CEILING INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING, THE SAME WAY FROM ABOVE ICE MACHINE.BROKEN WALL BY THE UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN BASEMENT NEED TO REPAIR.BEER COOLER WOOD CEILING IS MOLDED AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING WALL AND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE WOOD PANELS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISPLAY PREPCOOLER IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE CHARCOAL GRILL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Oct 22, 2013
Routine
10 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: FOUND A BOX OF FRESH OYSTERS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT,NO SHELL FISH TAG PROVIDED WITH PRODUCTS NOR SHELL FISH TAG ON PREMISES. SHELLFISH SHALL BE KEPT IN THE CONTAINERS IN WHICH THEY WERE ORIGINALLY PACKED,UNTIL SOLD. SHELLFISH TAGS MUST BE SAVED FOR 90 DAYS.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUND(100 EACH);VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(B-2)
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: SMALL DISPLAY PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: AIR TEMP OF 47.8F TO 48.4F. BUSINESS THERMOMETER SHOWED TEMP OF 48F. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD WERE STORED INSIDE THE UNIT:CUT MELONS,COLESLAW. COOLER MUST MAINTAIN AIR TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. TAGGED UNIT "HELD FOR INSPECTION" DO NOT USE UNIT. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD STORED INSIDE THE SMALL PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE: COLESLAW AT TEMP OF 48.9F TO 49F; CUT HONEY DEW AT TEMP OF 47.8F AND CUT CANTALOUPE AT TEMP OF 47.8F. FRESH EGGS STORED INSIDE THE WALK-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 46.9F TO 47F. ALSO FOUND 60 FRESH OYSTERS IN A BUCKET STORED INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER AT TEMP OF 43.7F TO 44.8F. COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 40F AND BELOW. FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED,POUND#10,VALUE$55. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE OIL GREASE CONTAINER HAS A BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON TOP THE CONTAINER,GREASE IS DANGLING FROM RIM OF THE CONTAINER,ALSO GREASE ON GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE GREASE,CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO MINIMIZE INSECTS AND RODENT ACTIVITIES. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: LEFT PANEL INSIDE THE ICE BIN OF THE ICE MACHINE IS BROKE, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR.IF PANEL IS REPAIRED,MUST USE FOOD GRADE MATERIAL. BROKEN METAL ICE SCOOP,INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. NO WASTE LINE CONNECTION PROVIDE AT POP GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR AREA BY THE ICE BIN OF NORTH SIDE OF THE BAR,MUST BE PROPERLY CONNECTED SUCH THAT IT DRAINS DIRECTLY INTO A FLOOR DRAIN
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INSIDE THE COOLER BEHIND THE BAR, BOTTOM SHELVES WITH ACCUMULATION OF MARASCHINO CHERRIES, AND OTHER UNKNOWN MOLDED FOOD. THE SHELF ARE SATURATED WITH BLACK LIQUID SUBSTANCE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WOOD SHELVES,CLEAN AND REPLACE WITH A SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. SOME OF THE COOLER SHELVES ARE RUSTED WITH HOLES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE SHELVES,AND PROVIDE SHELVES THAT SURFACE IS SMOOTH,CLEANABLE
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOOR DRAIN IN THE KITCHEN IS COVERED WITH A GREEN FLOOR TILE WHICH IS NOT SEALED, WATER IS UNDER THE FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE FLOOR TILE AND PROVIDED A COVER FOR THE FLOOR DRAIN. OBSERVED FLOOR BY THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DISH AREA WITH WATER BETWEEN FLOOR TILES,INSTRUCTED TO RE GROUT SAID AREA. GREASE BUILD-UP UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND DEEP FRYER BY THE CHARCOAL UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN.DEBRIS THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT,INSTRUCTED TO SWEEP AND MAINTAIN. ALSO PAINT CONTAINERS,AND OTHER ITEMS MUST BE ELEVATED 6" OFF THE FLOOR THROUGHOUT THE BASEMENT FOR PROPER HOUSEKEEPING, FLOOR UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IS SATURED WITH WATER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND WALL BROKEN ABOVE THE ICE MACHINE,IN BASEMENT. WALL DEBRIS ON TOP THE UNIT,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CEILING WITH SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE.BROKEN CEILING INSIDE THE LIQUOR ROOM,INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDED CEILING, THE SAME WAY FROM ABOVE ICE MACHINE.BROKEN WALL BY THE UNUSED THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS,IN BASEMENT NEED TO REPAIR.BEER COOLER WOOD CEILING IS MOLDED AND HAS BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CEILING WALL AND FLOOR,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.ALSO REMOVE WOOD PANELS SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT MATERIAL. PEELING PAINT ABOVE DISPLAY PREPCOOLER IN THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND REPAINT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BURNED LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD ABOVE CHARCOAL GRILL INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE. DUST ACCUMULATED INSIDE THE LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN,ALSO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN THE KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK BEHIND THE BAR IS LEAKING INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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Sep 26, 2012
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 19, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, ONE FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK, AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS INSIDE A PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WEST WALL, ALSO NOTED SOME FRUIT FLIES ON EAST WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, (5-10 FLIES). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521322, DATED 4-4-11. VIOLATIONS, #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES. #32, MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON ONE OF TWO STEAM TABLES, AND BROKEN SHELVING UNIT NEAR DISH MACHINE. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC. ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP. #38, MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1PART SINKS AND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SALAD REACH IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DUST NOTED ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: WE OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND COVER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
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Apr 4, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Hands washed and cleaned, good hygienic practices; no bare hand contact with ready-to-eat foods.
Inspector notes: All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED TWO WAITRESS AND ONE WAITER HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUR READY TO EAT FOODS,[BARE HAND CONTACT], WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. [FOOD ITEMS, SLICED FRUITS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONIONS]. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. BARE HANDS CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE MINIMIZED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WAHING. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE ABOVE SINK, [A KNIFE, SPOONS, INSIDE SINK]. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: 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. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON ONE OF TWO STEAM TABLES, AND BROKEN SHELVING UNIT NEAR DISH MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 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 PIPES UNDER 1PART SINKS AND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Jun 22, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, GRILL ETC) WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND SOME FOOD DEBRIS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN (REAR) WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS, INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER IN THE KITCHEN (NEXT TO SALAD PREP COOLER), INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDER NEXT TO SODA SYRUP SHELVES, UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT.----- NOTED SOME WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. ----- MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER/BETWEEN 2 FRYER IN THE KITCHEN (REAR).----- NOTED WOODEN FLOOR IN KEG WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE DRAIN RACK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.----- MUST REPAIR LOOSE CEILING (FRP TILE) ABOVE PREP STATION/3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA/ KITCHEN IN REAR, ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SINK) AND LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SINK) IN REAR KITCHEN.-----MUST REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK THE BASEMENT.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: 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. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN STORAGE ROOM AND CLUTTER UNDER STAIRCASE (LEADING TO LAUNDRY WASHER) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE, ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Feb 25, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM KITCHEN FLOOR.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR NORTH CUTTING BOARD,REAR SLICER, AND CLEAN SIDES OF FRYER AND BOX FREEZER/ UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE, CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR RESEAL FLOOR IN KITCHEN ENTRANCE, RAMP. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT IN WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS MUST REMOVE AND RESEAL. CLEAN WALL BEHIND CHAR GRILL.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE LIGHT IN KITCHEN WEST SIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Chicago Joe's last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Chicago Joe's on file is from Sep 18, 2020. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Chicago Joe's?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited 11 times, more than any other issue at Chicago Joe's.
Has Chicago Joe's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Chicago Joe's have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Chicago Joe's means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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