Joe's Chicken
Last inspected: Nov 16, 2015
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Score
Going back to 2013, Joe's Chicken has nine inspections in the public record. Joe's Chicken was last inspected on Nov 16, 2015. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Joe's Chicken since Nov 16, 2015, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around five violations to closer to nine violations.
Across the inspection history, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspection History
Nov 16, 2015
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT, PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 9, 2015
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES IN THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AND IN REACH IN COOLER. OXTAILS, 117F, 5LBS VALUED AT $25,RAW CATFISH, 49.5F, 15 LBS VALUED AT $50. MANAGER VOLUNTARILLY DENATURED AND DISCARDED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS COLD FOOD AT 40F AND BELOW AND HOT FOODS AT 140 AND ABOVE. CRITICAL 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: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE REAR STORAGE AREA; CORNERS OF THE FURNACE ROOMS, AND CORNERS OF BOTH REAR STORAGE ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS. CONTACT PEST CONTROL PROVIDER FOR SERVICE. CLEAN, SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREA AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WORN CUTTING BOARDS, INSTRUCTED REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER AND FREEZER, INTERIOR OF ALL MICROWAVES, AND INTERIOR OF MOP SINK. INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, PROVIDE HOLDER FOR ICE SCOOP. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CORNERS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES; PREP, AND REAR STORAGE. 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: OBSERVED DIRTY WALLS IN THE PREP AREA, REAR STORAGE ROOMS, AND REAR TOILET ROOM WALLS. CLEAN ALL CEILING AND WALL VENTS. STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR, ALSO FILTERS AND HOODS NEED CLEANING. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHTS THROUGHOUT, PROVIDE LIGHTING IN REACH IN COOLERS AND MAINTAIN.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTALL THERMOMETERS IN REACH IN COOLERS. ALSO NEED PROBE THERMOMETERS TO TAKE FOOD TEMPURATURES. MAINTAIN SAME.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER THROUGHOUT REAR STORAGE AREAS. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOORS TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 22, 2015
Complaint
16 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS ON TABLE TOP AND ON HOT HOLDING UNIT SUCH AS COOKED FISH 71.9F-77.0F,PLAINTAINS 72.3F,COOKED CHICKEN 71.2F-75.7F,RICE AND BEANS 132.7F,CABBAGE 104.5F.NO TIME AND TEMPERATURE LOGS AVAILABLE TO VIEW.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.30LBS.$70.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND SINK IN PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE.OBSERVED A SPOON,PLATE AND SCRUBBER INSIDE OF HAND SINK BASIN NOT ABLE TO WASH HANDS WHILE FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.ARTICLES REMOVED FROM SINK.MUST HAVE ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES.(CRITICAL 7-38-030)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLER.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN CUTTING BOARDS.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM REAR FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRI FROM STOVE,PREP TABLES,REACH IN FREEZER,INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST SEAL HOLES IN WALLS IN REAR STORAGE AREA.MUST CLEAN FILTERS AND HOOD AT COOKING EQUIPMENT.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL BASES IN REAR AREA,MISSING OUTLET COVERS NEAR CUSTOMERS TOILET ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING IN TOILET ROOM AND FURNANCE ROOM.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE 1- COMP SINK NOT WORKING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM 1- COMP SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND PROVIDE DOCUMENTS.
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Dec 30, 2014
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
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Dec 22, 2014
Complaint
6 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: THE FAUCET NECK ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT IS IN POOR REPAIR,THE NECK IS LOOSE AND HANGING OFF PIPE AND A TOWEL IS HOLDING THE FAUCET NECK TOGETHER AND THE WATER PRESSURE FOR HOT WATER IS LOW. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND IN PREP AREA
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN REAR NEAR REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES,ALONG WALL BASE AND CORNERS
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES IN STORAGE AREA AND NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR ARE MISSING,MUST REPLACE TILES AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA AND THROUGHOUT REAR OF PREMISES ALSO REPAIR HOLE IN WALL AT THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM IN REAR OF PREMISES
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: PROVIDE SPRING ON THE EMPLOYEES WASHROOM DOOR FOR SELF-CLOSING IN THE REAR OF PREMISES
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE HANDLE IS OFF THE TOILET BOWL IN WASHROOM NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR,MUST REPAIR,MANAGER STATES THE WASHROOM IS NOT IN USE ,MUST REPAIR
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Mar 25, 2014
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL COOKED FOOD PRODUCTS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARD IN THE KITCHEN AREA,HAS OPEN SEAMS THROUGHOUT EQUIPMENT
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT THE EXPOSED HANDSINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PROVIDE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN AREA
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Aug 28, 2013
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, MUST FIND OUT SOURCE OF LEAK(S), REPAIR AND KEEP AREAS DRY.
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Aug 26, 2013
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE REFRIGERATION, ONLY ONE 1-DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN FOOD PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE ANOTHER REFRIGERATION UNIT LARGE ENOUGH TO MEET NEEDS OF ESTABLISHMNET. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVES THROUGHOUT. REPLACE ALL STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: WATER OBSERVED ON THE FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT, MUST FIND OUT SOURCE OF LEAK(S), REPAIR AND KEEP AREAS DRY.
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Jun 26, 2013
License
4 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: NO COOLERS OR FREEZERS ON PREMISES, ALL EQUIPMENT MUST BE ON PREMISES, CONNECTED AND CAPABLE OF MAINTAINING AIR TEMPS OF 40 DEGREES OR BELOW AND O DEGREES OR BELOW. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL STORAGE AREAS AND ROOMS ALONG ALL WALL BASES, IN CORNERS, UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING LEAKY IN CUSTOMER WAITING AREA - MUST REPAIR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 1-2 INCHES OF WATER OBSERVED IN THE BASEMENT WHICH APPEARS TO FROM A CLOOGED DRAIN - MUST REPAIR.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Chicken on file is from Nov 16, 2015. The public record contains nine inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Joe's Chicken.
Has Joe's Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Joe's Chicken have averaged around nine violations per visit, up from roughly five earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joe's Chicken 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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