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Joie De Vine — Nobody's Darling

1744 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640
Bar / Pub
Last inspected: Aug 8, 2023
100
Score
Low Risk

Public records show eight inspections at Joie De Vine — Nobody's Darling stretching back to 2012. The most recent report on file is from Aug 8, 2023. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit. The most recent inspection at Joie De Vine — Nobody's Darling is from Aug 8, 2023, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near two violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been the most frequent reason, cited three times.

Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Joie De Vine — Nobody's Darling 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
Aug 8, 2023
Routine
No violations found.
100
Dec 4, 2020
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN.
55
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: BAR COUNTERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, TABLES, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.
49
90
Dec 16, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
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Summary report displayed and visible to the public
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VISIBLE SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 6/23/2016- REPORT #1937403. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT THAT IS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
16
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN BOTH GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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78
Jun 23, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE X2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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90
Oct 7, 2015
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE PITTED CUTTING BOARD (RED) IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
32
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: THE REAR SOAP DISPENSER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK STICKS WHEN YOU PUMP IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOAP DISPENER OR REPLACE IT AND MAINTAIN.
32
90
Aug 26, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CACLIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
33
Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X3) BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBALE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
38
86
May 22, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
36
Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
38
Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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86
May 9, 2012
Routine
No violations found.
100

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joie De Vine — Nobody's Darling last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joie De Vine — Nobody's Darling on file is from Aug 8, 2023. The public record contains eight inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joie De Vine — Nobody's Darling?

Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Joie De Vine — Nobody's Darling.

Has Joie De Vine — Nobody's Darling's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joie De Vine — Nobody's Darling have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joie De Vine — Nobody's Darling 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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