Joe's Poboy

1247 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
American
Last inspected: Jan 6, 2017
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Score
Low Risk

The health department has logged five inspections at Joe's Poboy, the earliest from 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Jan 6, 2017. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The file hasn't been updated since Jan 6, 2017, so take the current picture with that in mind.

Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.

Looking across the full record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Joe's Poboy is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
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Inspection History
Jan 6, 2017
Routine
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: MUST REPAINT THE CHIPPED AND PEELING PAINT ON THE WALL OF THE BASEMENT NEXT TO THE CHEST FREEZER.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 ADDITIONAL SINK STOPPERS ARE NEEDED AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jul 14, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1ST. FLOOR SMALL BOX FREEZER EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN.
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Nov 18, 2015
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR OF VENTILATION HOOD.
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Apr 24, 2015
License
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVING IN BASEMENT.
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Feb 17, 2015
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joe's Poboy last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joe's Poboy on file is from Jan 6, 2017. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joe's Poboy?

Across the inspection record, “walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joe's Poboy.

Has Joe's Poboy's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joe's Poboy 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 Poboy means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.