Joe's Barbecue & Fish # 2

5931 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

American

Last inspected: Oct 29, 2010

100

Score

Low Risk

Joe's Barbecue & Fish # 2 has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. The most recent visit was on Oct 29, 2010. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. The file hasn't been updated since Oct 29, 2010, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around five violations to closer to zero violations per visit.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Joe's Barbecue & Fish # 2 is doing better than most peers. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Oct 29, 2010

Reinspection

No violations found.

100

Feb 8, 2010

License

5 minor violations.

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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. NOTED FLOOR TILES IN FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR WITH MISSING TILE. INSTRUCTED TO FIX. TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. AND TO ADJUST THRESHOLD UNDER REAR EXIT DOOR.

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 SEAL WALLS BEHIND MOPSINK. (WITH GAP/OPENING).

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 CLEAN OR REPLACE LIGHTSHIELDS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA.

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. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAINS STOPPERS AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

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 STORED IN REAR AREA TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. ---- MUST REORGANIZE, ALL ITEMS AND STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe's Barbecue & Fish # 2 last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe's Barbecue & Fish # 2 on file is from Oct 29, 2010. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Joe's Barbecue & Fish # 2's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Joe's Barbecue & Fish # 2 have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly five earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joe's Barbecue & Fish # 2 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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