Joe Will's Chicken and Fish

337 S Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612

American

Last inspected: Oct 1, 2025

Score

Medium Risk

Across the available record, Joe Will's Chicken and Fish has three inspections on file, the first dated 2025. On Oct 1, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. The medium risk tier sits in the middle: not spotless, but not alarming either.

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

When inspectors have written things up, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 1, 2025

Reinspection

6 minor violations.

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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 6-501.18 MUST DETAIL, CLEAN THE FIXTURES AND FLOORS IN THE WASHROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11 NO LIGHTING PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 4-202.18 MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEE'S ONSITE WITHOUT THIER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY, OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13 MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER(CLEAN AND DEFROST) AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Sep 23, 2025

Complaint

1 major violation. 7 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE WASHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER(CLEAN AND DEFROST) AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK WITH SLOW DRAINING IN 2 OF THE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE AND FLOORS IN THE WASHROOM.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NO LIGHTING PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEE'S ONSITE WITHOUT THIER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

Jan 14, 2025

License

5 minor violations.

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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE TOP OF THE STOVES, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYERS, PREP TABLES, INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAK AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED CHIPPED PAINT ON THE CORNER OF THE WALL OF THE FOOD PREP AREA ACROSS FROM THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. ALSO OBSERVED UNPAINTED DRYWALL ON THE BACK WALL NEXT TO THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO SCRAPE AND REPAINT CHIPPED PAINT AND PAINT THE UNPAINTED DRYWALL WALL SECTION.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE DISH WASHING AREA. CLEAN THE FLOOR OF THE BASEMENT AND THE WALK-IN COOLER.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: NO LIGHTING PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FOOD STORAGE AREAS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe Will's Chicken and Fish last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe Will's Chicken and Fish on file is from Oct 1, 2025. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joe Will's Chicken and Fish?

Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Joe Will's Chicken and Fish.

Has Joe Will's Chicken and Fish's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe Will's Chicken and Fish have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a medium risk rating mean?

A medium risk rating at Joe Will's Chicken and Fish 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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