Jojo's Milk Bar
Last inspected: Jul 7, 2025
95
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Jojo's Milk Bar stretching back to 2019. Inspectors last stopped by on Jul 7, 2025. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around four violations, down from roughly seven violations earlier in the record.
The most common issue across all inspections has been “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, showing up seven times.
Jojo's Milk Bar's latest score of 95 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Jul 7, 2025
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.114--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT LQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Jun 26, 2025
Complaint
2 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2613296 DATED: 03/06/2025 #48--4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLY WITH NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN BY 7/3/2025. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090, CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BLACK SLIMY SUBSTANCES ON INTERIOR WATER COMPONENTS OF THE ICE MACHINE, DRIPPING INTO ICE "ICE IS USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION".INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO TURN OFF MACHINE, REMOVE ICE AND HAVE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED, SANITIZED, AND MAINTAINED.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING THERMOMETER INSIDE THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER IN THE MAIN 1ST FLOOR KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AN ACCURATE, WORKING THERMOMETER INSIDE SAID COOLER.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIVES IMPROPERLY STORED IN-BETWEEN THE PREP LINE COOLERS.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE KNIVES IN A KNIFE RACK TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION BEFORE USE AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE SIDES OF COOKING EQUIPMENTS, DEEP FRYERS AND PREP COOLERS,BAR GUNS AND HOUSINGS ATTACHED AT 1ST FLOOR BAR AREA AND STORAGE SHELFS IN THE 1ST FLOOR MAIN KITCHEN FOOD PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE THE BASEMENT LQUOR STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED.
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Mar 6, 2025
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: 3-307.11: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: 4-204.113: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAIN STOPPER OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Feb 27, 2025
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TEST KIT THAT ACCURATELY MEASURES THE CONCENTRATION IN MG/L OF QUATERNARY AMMONIUM SANITIZING SOLUTION. CORRECTED ON SITE QUATERNARY AMMONIUM TEST KIT DELIVERED TO FACILITY BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2594927 DATED 05/20/2024 NOT CORRECTED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF SINGLE EXIT DOOR IN REAR(NEAR STAIRWAY). INSTRUCTED TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTANCE. OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED ICE IN ICE BIN IN FIRST FLOOR BAR WITH NO LID/COVER ON ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LID/COVER FOR ICE BIN IN FIRST FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ICE IN ICE BIN DURING STORAGE TO PREVENT EXPOSURE TO SPLASHES, DUST OR OTHER CONTAMINATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL RIGHT SIDE SPLASH GUARD ON HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF EQUIPMENT.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE SPOONS STORED WITH HANDLES DOWN IN SHAKE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO STORE UNWRAPPED SINGLE SPOONS WITH THE HANDLES UP SO THAT UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE SPOONS ARE NOT CONTAMINATED BY CONSUMERS OR EMPLOYEES. CORRECTED ON SITE UNWRAPPED SINGLE USE SPOONS IN SHAKE BAR STORED WITH HANDLES UP BEFORE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUS TUBS AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DATA PLATE ON HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE IN BASEMENT DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EASILY ACCESSIBLE AND READABLE DATA PLATE AFFIXED TO THE MACHINE BY THE MANUFACTURER THAT INDICATES THE MACHINE'S DESIGN AND OPERATION SPECIFICATIONS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FROM DRAIN STOPPER OF WASH COMPARTMENT OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
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May 20, 2024
Routine
5 major violations. 7 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE ON UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE USED FOR HUMAN CONSUMPTION. INSTRUCTED DESTROY ICE, REMOVE PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024, OBSERVED PINK AND BLACK MOLDLIKE SUBSTANCE REMOVED FROM UPPER INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, ICE DESTROYED AND INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE CLEANED AND SANITIZED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024 CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE ON 5/21/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON PREMISES AT ALL TIMES. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024 CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER ON SITE ON 5/21/2024. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. CORRECTED ON SITE PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED FOR HANDWASHING SINK AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED HAND DRYING PROVISIONS SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH BELOW VIOLATION CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. CORRECTED ON SITE SOAP PROVIDE AT SECOND FLOOR HANDWASHING SINK AT BAR. INSTRUCTED HANDWASHING CLEANSER SHALL BE AVAILABLE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C) CONSOLIDATED WITH VIOLATION ABOVE CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DRAINPIPE OF HANDWASHING SINK IN SECOND FLOOR BAR. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024 OBSERVED DRAINPIPE OF SECOND FLOOR BAR HANDWASHING SINK REPAIRED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MOP DRYING IN INTERIOR OF FIRST FLOOR UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL MOP DRYING RACK FOR PROPER DRAINING AND DRYING OF MOPS TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOLE IN REAR WALL IN STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR REAR WALL IN STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024, WALL UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS SMOOTHLY REPAIRED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF LEFT SIDE REAR EXIT DOUBLE DOOR. OBSERVED OPENING AT BASE OF SINGLE EXIT DOOR IN REAR(NEAR STAIRWAY). INSTRUCTE DTO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTANCE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BUS TUBS AND BOXES STORED ON FLOOR IN SMALL STORAGE AREA UNDERNEATH BASEMENT STAIRS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE SHELVING TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD AND NON FOOD ITEMS AT LEAST SIX INCHES OFF OF FLOOR FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY. CORRECTED DUURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024, BUS TUBS AND BOXES REMOVED SAID AREA.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BEIGE BUILDUP IN INTERIOR OF BOTH NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF BOTH NOZZLE HOLDERS TA FIRST FLOOR BAR. CORRECTED DURING RECENT INSPECTION ON 5/21/2024, BEIGE BUILDUP REMOVED FROM INTERIOR OF BOTH NOZZLE HOLDERS AT FIRST FLOOR BAR, INTERIOR OF NOZZLE HOLDERS CLEANED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON BASEMENT UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK SO THAT IT SHALL BE EASILY LOCATED FOR SERVICE AND MAINTENANCE.
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Oct 19, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 10, 2023
Routine
3 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF IMPROPER PEST CONTROL. OBSERVED OVER 70 RAT DROPPINGS ON GROUND THROUGHOUT THE OUTSIDE PATIO WHERE CUSTOMERS AND KIDS ARE EATING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE CLEAN AND SANITIZED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE PEST RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NOTED NO IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATORS FOR HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN IRREVERSIBLE REGISTERING TEMPERATURE INDICATOR. SUCH AS STRIPS/STICKERS OR THERMOMETER. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER OVERFLOWING PREVENTING LID FROM CLOSING PROPERLY. THIS IS HARBORAGE AND A FOOD SOURCE FOR RODENTS AND OTHER PEST. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY LABEL FOOD STORGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN THE ORIGINAL CONTAINER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD IN FOOD IN FOOD PREPARATION AREA LOCATED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT AT ALL TIMES IS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED.
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Feb 21, 2023
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE IS SOILED. FACILITY MUST WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: THERMOMETERS IS NOT PROVIDED IN COLD HOLDING UNITS. COLD/HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT USED FOR TIME/TEMPERATURE CONTROL FOR SAFETY SHALL HAVE AT LEAST ONE THERMOMETER IN AN EASILY VIEWED LOCATION.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: BOXES OF DRY STORAGE FOODS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN BASEMENT STORAGE CLOSET. FACILITY MUST PLACE ITEMS AT LEAST 6 INCHES ABOVE THE FLOOR.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: SPLASH GUARD NOT PROVIDED BETWEEN HANDSINK AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (AIR DRYING STATION). FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: IN-USE WIPING CLOTHS ARE NOT STORED PROPERLY. FOUND ON 1ST FLOOR PREP-COUNTER IN COOKLINE. CLOTHS USED TO WIPE SURFACES AND EQUIPMENT SHALL BE HELD IN A PROPER SANITIZER SOLUTION. CLOTHS IN-USE FOR WIPING SURFACES IN CONTACT WITH RAW ANIMAL FOODS SHALL BE KEPT SEPARATE FROM CLOTHS USED FOR OTHER PURPOSES. IN-USE CLOTHS MUST BE LAUNDERED DAILIY.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: UTENSIL (ICE SCREAM SCOOP AT FRONT WINDOW STATION) IS STORED IN STAGNANT WATER. STORE IN-USE UTENSILS: 1) IN THE FOOD WITH THE HANDLE UP AND OUT OF THE FOOD ITEM; 2) STORED ON A CLEAN AND SANITIZED SIRFACE; 3) IN RUNNING WATER; 4) IN CONTAINER OF HOT WATER MAINTAINED AT OR ABOVE 135F.
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Feb 22, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 15, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 10 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 RODENT DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT OUTDOOR TENTED AND ENCLOSED DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN PREMISES FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IRREVERSIBLE THERMOMETER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PAPER TOWELS AT ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN 1ST FLOOR BAR RENDERED INACCESSIBLE BY SCOOPER AND CONTAINER BEING PLACED INSIDE IT. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS OPEN AND ACCESSIBLE FOR HAND WASHING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO EMPLOYEES EATING IN THE PREP LINE AREA. INSTRUCTED NOT TO EAT AT THE PREP AREA TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF OTHER FOODS BEEN PREPARED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNAGE THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNAGE FOR ALL HAND WASHING SINKS IN THE FACILITY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET IN THE 3 DOOR COOLER BY THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLOW DRAINAGE AT THE HAND WASHING SINK BY THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT BUILD UP IN THE COOLER IN THE BAR AND SIDE OF ICE CHEST IN THE BAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN
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Miscellaneous / public health orders
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO WRITTEN PROTOCOL FOR HOW RESTAURANT IS CHECKING VACCINATION STATUS FOR CUSTOMER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Oct 26, 2021
Complaint
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: FOUND A FLY/PEST LIGHT DEVICE DIRECTLY OVER AN IN USE PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO RELOCATE PEST DEVICE OR RELOCATE PREP TABLE.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: FOUND BOXES OF FOOD THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY STORED DIRECTLY ON THE FLOOR (IN THE BASEMENT WALK-IN COOLER, THE OUTDOOR WALK-IN COOLER, AND IN THE DRY STORAGE AREA). MUST ELEVATE FOOD OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: FOUND UNWRAPPED CLEAN SINGLE SERVICE SPOONS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY STORED WITH THE HANDLES FACING DOWN. INSTRUCTED TO INVERT SPOONS TO PROTECT FROM MISCELLANEOUS SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION AND SO THAT EMPLOYEES ONLY TOUCH SPOONS BY HANDLES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: FOUND A MISSING DRAIN HOSE FOR THE SODA GUN HOLDER AT THE 1ST FLOOR BAR. MUST PROVIDE.
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Mar 3, 2021
Complaint
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH COMMON FOOD NAMES; FLOUR, SUGAR, ETC., WHEN FOOD HAS BEEN REMOVED FROM ITS ORIGINAL PACKAGING. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN PREP AREAS IN SANITIZER SOLUTION BETWEEN USES,TO PREVENT CROSS CONTAMINATION, AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN CUTTING BLADE ON MOUNTED CAN OPENER IN BASEMENT PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN LOOSE FOOD DEBRIS FROM INTERIOR CONTACT SURFACES OF REACH IN COOLERS IN PREP AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL BACKFLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK NEXT TO ICE MACHINE IN BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL MISSING CEILING VENT COVER IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE ACCUMULATION FROM HOOD FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE BURNED OUT LIGHT IN KITCHEN HOOD, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Aug 19, 2020
Routine
2 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 6 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED VOMIT CLEAN UP POLICY ON SITE BUT NO KIT FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA. LEFT ONE PAGER AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN A KIT CONTAINING ALL NECESSARY SUPPLIES INCLUDING A SANITIZER RATED AS EFFECTIVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP AT BAR STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE CHEST. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ICE SCOOP OUTSIDE OF ICE CHEST.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD ALONG MAIN LINE IN FIRST FLOOR KITCHEN COVERED IN DARK STAINS AND DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN HANDLE ON FAUCET IN MEN'S WASHBOWL SINK LOCATED IN BASEMENT MEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 4FT X 3FT HOLE IN CEILING OF BASEMENT ABOVE DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Jun 20, 2019
Complaint
1 critical violation. 8 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND ABOUT 15 LBS OF CREAM/ BUTTER MIX HELD AT 73.4F IN LARGE TUBS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, ALSO FOUND ABOUT 60 CUPS COVERED WITH CREAM CHEESE MIX AT RIM HELD IN FOOD TRAY CARTS AT ROOM TEMPERATURE, INSTRUCTED TO HOLD AT 41F OR LOWER. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CHEESE/ BUTTER MIX DISCARDED VALUED AT $50.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OPEN DRINKS FOR EMPLOYEES STORED AT PREP TABLES, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP AWAY.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: MUST IDENTIFY THE FOOD ITEMS THAT CAN BE COOKED TO ORDER WITH AN ASTERISK AND ADD "COOK TO ORDER" TO THE BOTTOM FOOT NOTE.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: A FOOD HANDLER NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT, INSTRUCTED TO WEAR.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: KEEPING KNIVES IN USE IN A BUCKET OF A SANITIZER, INSTRUCTED TO KEEP IN A CLEAN DRY CONTAINER.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: SMALL DELI CUPS AND MULTI-USE UTENSIL NOT AIR DRIED AFTER WASHING, INSTRUCTED TO AIR DRY.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PLASTIC STRAWS BEING WASHED FOR A REUSE, INSTRUCTED MANAGERS TO DISCARD AFTER A SINGLE USE.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: NO HEAT TEST STRIPS FOR HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR FOOD SERVICE MANAGER, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Feb 15, 2019
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE, INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jojo's Milk Bar last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jojo's Milk Bar on file is from Jul 7, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jojo's Milk Bar?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jojo's Milk Bar.
Has Jojo's Milk Bar's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jojo's Milk Bar have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jojo's Milk Bar means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jojo's Milk Bar inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jojo's Milk Bar is inspected around two times per year on average.
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