Joey G's Mac and Cheese
Last inspected: Apr 29, 2026
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Score
The health department has logged 13 inspections at Joey G's Mac and Cheese, the earliest from 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 29, 2026. Medium risk typically reflects a handful of issues that inspectors wrote up but didn't deem critical.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near six violations each time.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited 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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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 29, 2026
Complaint
2 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 10 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT START TIME OF INSPECTION WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY, TCS, FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. INSTRUCTED THE CERTIFIED CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE DURING OPERATING HOURS WHILE TCS FOODS ARE HANDLED/PREPARED, SERVED AND STORED. CERTIFIED MANAGER, CHRISTINE SCHILLER, ARRIVED ON SITE AT APPROXIMATELY 2:35PM. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE MACHINE LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT AREA WITH A BUILD-UP OF BLACK AND PINK SLIME SUBSTANCE, DRIPPING ONTO ICE CUBES STORED AT BELOW THE ICE BIN. ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISCARD ICE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT THE HANDWASHING SINK AT THE FRONTLINE/MAIN ICE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO AMBIENT AIR THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH IN THE FRONTLINE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IN-USE UTENSILS (KNIVES) STORED IMPROPERLY ON PREP SURFACE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH/REPLACE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP STORED IMPROPERLY IN THE MOP SINK AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY IN A MOUNTED POSITION THAT ALLOWS FOR AIR-DRYING BETWEEN USAGE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN ACCUMULATION OF DIRT/DEBRIS BUILDUP ON THE EXHAUST VENTILATION IN THE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS.
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Oct 6, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DENRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,UNUSED COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Jul 21, 2025
Reinspection
3 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF, TURKEY, MEATBALLS, ETC.)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-204.11 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK FOR MAIN PREP AREA AND ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SIDE MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ADJACENT REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DENRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,UNUSED COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 14, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Hands clean & properly washed
Inspector notes: OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER SHE WAS ON HER CELL PHONE AND THEN CAME BACK INTO PREP AREA AND PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND REMOVE BREAD FROM BAG TO MAKE A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,TURKEY,MEATBALLS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK FOR MAIN PREP AREA AND ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND ON A PIECE OF WOOD ON FLOOR MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/14/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND WINDOW FRAME AND SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
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Gloves used properly
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MISUSAGE OF GLOVES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ADJACENT REAR PREP AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DENRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,UNUSED COOLERS.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY LEADING INTO PREP AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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May 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL DOOR.
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May 8, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 POUND SLICED TOMATOES AND 1 POUND SLICED TURKEY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. OBSERVED LIVE RAT ACTIVITY ON SITE IN THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER BASEMENT.
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May 18, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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May 11, 2023
Routine
5 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 7 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2549394 DATED 2/4/2022: #55 "OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Feb 4, 2022
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Jan 28, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITHOUT A CHLORINE CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR SANITIZER OR FOR WARE WASHING AREA. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION MUST BE PROVIDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RECORD OF EMPLOYEE VACCINATION STATUS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OF FILE.
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR ENFORCING THE REQUIREMENT OF PROOF OF VACCINATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN OF FILE.
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Nov 15, 2021
Complaint
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY THAT INCLUDES A SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT FROM EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7.38.010.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: FOUND NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE WHILE TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY FOODS (COOKED NOODLES AND BEEF) ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: FOUND ICE MACHINE STORED IN BASEMENT FILLED WITH A MINIMAL AMOUNT OF PINK UNKNOWN SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMILATION OF GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS UNDER ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA, ALSO NOTED AN ACCUMILATION OF FOOD DEBRIS UNDER PREP COOLER IN REAR FOOD PREPARATION AREA AND ON THE SIDE OF COOLER LOCATED IN REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN, SANITIZE, AND MAINTAIN SAID AREA.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND UNNECESSARY BOXES AND CLUTTER THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ALLEGREN TRAINING FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Nov 10, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO DRAIN BOARD AT 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: EXCESSIVE DIRT, FOOD DERIS AND GREASE BUILDUP NOTED BEHIND COOK LINE, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 30, 2020
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE RESTROOM AND PREP/WAREWASHING HAND SINKS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: PIC UNABLE TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER'S CERTIFICATES. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joey G's Mac and Cheese last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joey G's Mac and Cheese on file is from Apr 29, 2026. The public record contains 13 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joey G's Mac and Cheese?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 10 times, more than any other issue at Joey G's Mac and Cheese.
Has Joey G's Mac and Cheese's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joey G's Mac and Cheese have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joey G's Mac and Cheese 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 Joey G's Mac and Cheese inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Joey G's Mac and Cheese is inspected around two times per year on average.
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