Joe's & Ken's II — Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken
Last inspected: Jul 1, 2025
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Score
Public records show 22 inspections at Joe's & Ken's II — Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken stretching back to 2010. The latest inspection on file is from Jul 1, 2025. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Inspection results have stayed in a similar range over the last few visits, averaging around four violations each.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “proper cooling methods used”, showing up 10 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jul 1, 2025
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 4, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULITPIE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Apr 8, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK.
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Dec 8, 2023
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA BY REAR DOOR.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: THE PERSON IN CHARGE (H. MOORE) HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Apr 8, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Apr 7, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVERED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 62.5F WHICH SAID COOLER HAS TCS FOODS STORE INSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER TEMP OF 51.6F. ALL TCS FOODS WHERE DISCARDED - APPROXIMATELY LBS AND $ WORTH OF FOOD. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (57&58) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500938, DATE 4-29-21 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT NEWLY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VARIES TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 100LBS OF CHICKEN AT 66.4F. ALSO NOTED INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPS SUCH AS: 40LBS OF CATFISH AT 49.8F, 30LBS OX TAILS AT 48.2F, 50LBS RED BEANS AND RICE AT 54.5 AND 40LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.5F AND 30LBS BEEF PATTIES AT 49.4F. A TOTAL OF 290LBS AT $900 FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED. #7-38-005.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE WHITE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVING LINED WITH CARDBORAD. MUST REMOVE, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
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Apr 29, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE WHITE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN STORAGE RACK INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR LIGHTS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT NEWLY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Sep 20, 2019
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED COVING AT AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.
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Sep 11, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT REAR BY DISH WASHING AREA ON WALL, CEILING AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE AREA OF HOT HOLDING UNITS OF FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY WOMEN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED COVING AT AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING LIGHT PANELS OR SHIELD LIGHT BULBS AT CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA.
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Dec 5, 2018
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure
Inspector notes: Observed hot water capacity not sufficient. Hot water temperature upon arrival @ 79.9F @ 3 compartment sink, 80.4F @ hand sink, and 81.1F at washbowl sink in restroom. Instructed must provide hot water temperature of 100F at washbowls and hand sink, and 110F at 3 compartment sink at all times. Operator adjusted temperature of hot water heater during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: No vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: Observed exposed hand washing sink not easily accessible to front prep area where all cooking is done. Must provide exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in the front prep area, easily accessible to the cooking area. Must provide hot(100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels, and a hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: Observed items in walk in cooler without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Must maintain same.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: Observed oxtail being thawed in standing water in pot in 3 compartment sink. Instructed must thaw using an approved method such as under refrigeration that maintain temperature of 41F or less; completely submerged under running water 70F or below in temp and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow; or in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment without interruption. Operator removed oxtail and proceeded to cooking.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
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Mar 27, 2017
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
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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Mar 20, 2017
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1752006 ON 4-14-16:33-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. 35-MUST CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND SINKS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. 36-REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND THE BLOWN LIGHT BULB OVER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 38-MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA(SPILLS). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR GRILL.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Apr 14, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND SINKS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND THE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
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Aug 31, 2015
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 50.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.OBSERVED WATER LEAKING HEAVILY FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT INTO A BUSS PAN.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS DATED 8/30/15 IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 6.5LBS.CURRY GOAT 49.4F,4.0 LBS BROWN GRAVY CHICKEN 50.4F,30LBS. OX TAILS 45.2F,2.5 LBS. COOKED VEGETABLES 49.8F,5.5 LBS. PASTA 48.9F,2.0LBS CURRY CHICKEN 50.0F,5 LBS. CHEESE SPAGHETTI 49.9F-50.2F,10.5 LBS. COOKED MACARONI 49.7F-54.4F,2.5LBS.GREEN CASSEROLE 49.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.68.5LBS. $306. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
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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 REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF LOCKERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ALL PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED LID ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE BIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,& ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS,FILTERS AT HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS,WALK IN COOLER.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND LIGHTS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 11, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF 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: MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP, FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST NOTED AND VENT FAN IN WASHROOM ON CEILING TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.
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May 23, 2013
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THEIR LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE CARTS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS AND WHEELS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Apr 9, 2013
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THEIR LIDS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE CARTS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS AND WHEELS
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
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Mar 12, 2012
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP).
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 15, 2011
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND AND UNDER GRILLING AREAS.
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Mar 16, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MOP SINK.
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Nov 22, 2010
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND HOT FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 118 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT IT MAINTAINS FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AND CHICKEN AND BEEF PATTIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 88-118 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHEILD COVER OVER REAR PREP AREA.
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Feb 8, 2010
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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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. LABEL ALL FOOD PROPUCTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND LARGE WHITE CONTAINER.
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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. PAINT ALL RAW WOOD i.e.RAW WOOD AROUND BAR-B-QUE PIT.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
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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. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's & Ken's II — Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's & Ken's II — Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken on file is from Jul 1, 2025. The public record contains 22 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's & Ken's II — Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken?
Across the inspection record, “proper cooling methods used” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Joe's & Ken's II — Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken.
Has Joe's & Ken's II — Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's & Ken's II — Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joe's & Ken's II — Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Joe's & Ken's II — Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joe's & Ken's II — Uncle Joe's Jerk Chicken is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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