Joree

5858 N Lincoln Ave, Chicago, IL 60659

Last inspected: Apr 28, 2026

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Joree is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 28, 2026. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around seven violations to closer to one violation per visit over the last few inspections.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Joree is comfortably above that bar. The record reflects steady performance over time.

Inspections

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Minor latest

Inspection History

Apr 28, 2026

Reinspection

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE/ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

Apr 24, 2026

License

5 major violations. 2 minor violations.

View 7 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEANUP PROCEDURE WITH SPILL KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION. NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST OBTAIN.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: FOUND NO STEM THERMOMETERS AT PREMISES.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: FOUND NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-020. MUST PROVIDE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-005.MUST PROVIDE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT HANDSINKS.MUST PROVIDE.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT ESPRESSO MACHINE/ICE MACHINE.MUST PROVIDE WHERE THEY CAN BE SERVICED AND LOCATED.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joree last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joree on file is from Apr 28, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Joree's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Joree have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly seven earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joree 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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