Joe's Grill
Last inspected: Sep 11, 2024
86
Score
Going back to 2010, Joe's Grill has 23 inspections in the public record. Joe's Grill was last inspected on Sep 11, 2024. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable”, which has been cited 10 times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 11, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOOR OF BACK PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
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86
Apr 11, 2023
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: NOTED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER FOR RICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
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Jun 28, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOOR WHERE NEEDED.
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Jun 28, 2021
Reinspection
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO CUPS AND FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY AIR CONDITIONING UNIT OVER CHEST FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN TOILET ROOM
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR REAR HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER STOVE,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASES
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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Jun 21, 2021
Routine
2 major violations. 9 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER,ON BOTH SIDES OF WATER TANK,UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRONT POP COOLER NEAR WINDOW,ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/21/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO CUPS AND FOOD.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST ELIMINATE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY AIR CONDITIONING UNIT OVER CHEST FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN TOILET ROOM.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DEFROST ICE IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR REAR HAND SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST GROUT FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER STOVE,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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May 20, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT REAR STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD SPILLS.
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Jan 31, 2020
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 24, 2020
Complaint
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, STEAKS, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2293495 DATED 6/13/2019 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jun 13, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: FOUND CUT TOMATOES, CHEESE, PANCAKE BATTER, ETC IN THE BACK COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL.. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, STEAKS, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, DUSTPAN, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
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Jan 4, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Observed excessive debris on bottom shelf of customer counter across from hand sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Observed excessive dust and grease on ventilation hood over cook line in front and rear prep area. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Operator must install back flow prevention device on utility sink in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
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Feb 3, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, CABINETS UNDER HOLDING UNITS, AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Jan 27, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
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Sanitizing rinse for equipment and utensils: clean, proper temperature, concentration, exposure time
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, CABINETS UNDER HOLDING UNITS, AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
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Mar 29, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR PREP AREA.
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Aug 27, 2015
Complaint
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: NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2015
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UP RIGHT FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: NOTED FLOOR DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR ALONG THE WALL BASE. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINTS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED WALL WITH FOOD AND GREASE SPLATTERS BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN. ALSO NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 6, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE INTERIOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT DINING/ AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Feb 11, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER FAN GUARDS FRONT/REAR.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP.
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May 31, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR KTCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: TOILET ROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Aug 1, 2012
License
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD LINING ON RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AND PAINT RAW WOOD WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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Jan 5, 2012
Routine
2 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.THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: INTERIOR SHELVES AND DOOR OF POP COOLER,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE,SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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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.FOUND WOOD MATERIALS STORED ON FLOOR AND WALLS IN BASEMENT. MUST ELEVATE STORAGE AND ORGANIZE AWAY FROM WALLS TO PREVENT A PEST HARBORAGE AREA.
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Jun 23, 2011
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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 STILL LABEL/DATE ALL FOODS IN COOLERS/FREEZERS.
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Mar 28, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
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 COVER/WRAP ALL FOODS/MEATS IN FRONT PREP COOLER. ALSO MUST LABEL AND DATE ALL PREP/RE-PACKAGED FOODS IN COOLERS,FREEZERS.
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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.OBSERVED SHELVING UNIT NOT CLEAN BEHIND COUNTER,MUST CLEAN OR PAINT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: The flow of air discharged from kitchen fans shall always be through a duct to a point above the roofline. 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. OBSERVED VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM NOT CLEAN,MUST CLEAN. ALSO STOVE IN REAR NOT COMPLETELY UNDER VENTILATION HOOD,MUST MAKE ADJUSTMENT.
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Dec 17, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BLUE BULK FOOD STORAGE BIN IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA IN POOR REPAIR-MUST REPLACE IT.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE EXTERIORS OF RICE AND GRIT COOKERS, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, EXTERIOR SIDE OF COOKING EQUIPMENT BEHIND THE HOOD IN FRONT FOOD PREP AREA, AND ALL MILK CRATES IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS ALONG 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: CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA, SWINGING DOOR BY CASH REGISTER AND WALLS THROUGHOUT. SEAL LOOSE WALL COVE IN WASHROOM AND CORNER OUTSIDE WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Grill on file is from Sep 11, 2024. The public record contains 23 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Joe's Grill.
Has Joe's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joe's Grill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joe's Grill means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Joe's Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's Grill is inspected around two times per year on average.
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