Joe's Pizza
Last inspected: Oct 25, 2022
90
Score
Going back to 2010, Joe's Pizza has 12 inspections in the public record. The newest entry in the record is dated Oct 25, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Joe's Pizza's record stops at Oct 25, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Looking across the full record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” is the recurring theme, flagged four times.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Joe's Pizza is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Oct 25, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIFED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, SALT, SUGAR ETC)
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE BROKEN RUBBER GASKET AROUND (2) 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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90
Mar 11, 2021
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE ON SIDE OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR OUTDOOR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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95
Nov 21, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE.
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95
Nov 1, 2018
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED. - -
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON THE PREMISES FOR VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE AND SUPPLIES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS SUCH AS PASTAS,SOUPS NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATED THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED. FOOD MUST BE DISCARDED WITHIN 7 DAYS AFTER THE DATE IT WAS PREPARED, WITH THE DATE OF PREPARATION COUNTING AS DAY 1. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED. -
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: Backflow preventer not located at ice machine.Instructed to install so that it can be located to be serviced and maintained.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE MISSING SECTION OF CEILING TILE ABOVE NEAR THE HOT WATER TANK AND SEAL NOTICEABLE OPENINGS ON WALL AROUND PIPES UNDER THE DISHWASHING 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING AND PROVIDE CERTIFICATE.
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Oct 4, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REPAINT EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE BOX UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN KITCHEN HOOD AND FILTERS WITH DUST AND GREASE ACCUMULATION ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ABOVE PIZZA OVEN IN PREP/COOKING AREA.
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86
May 31, 2016
Routine
No violations found.
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Aug 20, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: BASEBOARD/COVING NOT COMPLETELY SEALED BEHIND THE PIZZA OVEN,INSTRUCTED TO SEAL.
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95
Jul 21, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: WALK IN FREEZER FAN COVER MISSING, RIGHT SIDE FAN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FAN COVER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP INSIDE PIZZA PREP COOLER DOOR RUBBER GASKETS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN COOLER DOOR GASKETS.
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Aug 20, 2013
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH FOOD DEBRIS AT PREP AREA.
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95
Aug 24, 2011
Routine
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Reach in cooler shelving/racks that had rust, peeling paint shall be repair/replaced.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Rear kitchen storage shelving not clean need cleaning(detailed).cooler shelving/racks need cleaning.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Floors under heavy equipment, cooking equipment, rear storage shelving need detailed cleaning(corners).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Damaged/stained ceiling tiles in kitchen prep area by exhaust canopy shall be replaced/repair.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Exhaust vents(ventilation) in coolers not clean need detailed cleaning(crevices).
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Sep 15, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GREASE CONTAINER NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE ACCUMULATED AND DRIPPING AROUND THE RIM OF THE LID. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN IN DETAIL AND MAINTAINED. MANAGER /OWNER CLEANED THE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND RIM WHILE I WAS TYPING THE REPORT. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LABEL AND DATED ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS THAT IS NOT THE ORIGINAL CONTAINERS IN THE 2 DOORS REACH IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE LID FOR THE GARBAGE CAN BESIDE THE OVEN IN THE PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MISSING BASEBOARD BEHIND THE PIZZA COOLER, BESIDE THE PIZZA OVEN, AND BEHIND THE SHELVINGS IN THE STORAGE AREA.MUST INSTALL COVING 4".
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS BEHIND THE CHEST FREEZER AND WALLS BESIDE THE HOOD CLOSE TO THE EXIT DOOR NEEDS DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAIN. FAN GUARD INSIDE THE 2 DOOR REACH IN COOLER WITH DUST ACCUMULATED. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: HEAVY LEAKING ON THE FAUCET NECK CONNECTOR OF THE 3 COMPT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAINED.
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Sep 8, 2010
Routine
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joe's Pizza last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joe's Pizza on file is from Oct 25, 2022. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joe's Pizza?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joe's Pizza.
Has Joe's Pizza's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Pizza have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joe's Pizza 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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