Joey's G's Mac and Cheese
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2022
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Score
Public records show six inspections at Joey's G's Mac and Cheese stretching back to 2017. The most recent report on file is from Jan 28, 2022. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. Note that Joey's G's Mac and Cheese's inspection history hasn't been updated since Jan 28, 2022; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about six violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited five times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Joey's G's Mac and Cheese is doing better than most peers. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 28, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING CEILINGS TILE PANELS AND WATER STAINED CEILING TILES ON THE CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE MISSING PANELS AND/OR REPLACE THE STAINED CEILING TILES.
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Nov 10, 2020
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: LEAKY PIPE UNDER 3-COMP SINK, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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May 8, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 6 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE THE PERSON IN CHARGE/ CERTIFIED MANAGER UNABLE TO PROVIDE CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION WHEN TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS ITALIAN BEEF, BBQ CHICKEN, PULLED PORK. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AREA BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM 9/25/18 REPORT#2222947.VIOLATION #58 NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PROPER DATE MARKING ON TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION #60
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS OR POSTERS NEAR HAND WASHING SINK IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SIGN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET BASE AT THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEAD INSECTS INSIDE LIGHT SHIELDS COVER ABOVE ICE CREAM FREEZER AND SITTING AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILES IN FRONT FOOD PREPARATION AREA. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET NO LOGS RECORDS ON SITE AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 13, 2018
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.114(N).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Sep 25, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-102.114(N).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #2-501.11
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: NOTED WIPING CLOTHES ON THE PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PUT WIPING CLOTHES IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED THE SINK STOPPERS IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
47
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
51
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALLS IN THE PREP AREA NEEDS CLEANING TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTER.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE NEW CODES OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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Apr 20, 2017
License
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS BEHIND THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED NEXT TO THE DRY STORAGE RACK.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING LATCH FOR THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM LOCATED NEXT TO THE PREP AREA.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR THE REACH-IN REFRIGERATOR LOCATED IN THE FRONT WHERE DRINKS WILL BE STORED.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joey's G's Mac and Cheese last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joey's G's Mac and Cheese on file is from Jan 28, 2022. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joey's G's Mac and Cheese?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five times, more than any other issue at Joey's G's Mac and Cheese.
Has Joey's G's Mac and Cheese's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Joey's G's Mac and Cheese have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Joey's G's Mac and Cheese 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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