Jovial Club
Last inspected: Jun 27, 2025
90
Score
Public records show 15 inspections at Jovial Club stretching back to 2010. The most recent report on file is from Jun 27, 2025. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer.
Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around one violation across recent inspections versus roughly eight violations before.
“Insects, rodents, & animals not present” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jun 27, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 28, 2024
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Feb 28, 2023
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 23, 2023
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 200 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON ALL PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF SEVERAL OVENS,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON SHELVES AT OPEN STORAGE CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON LEDGE BEHIND PREP TABLES.OFFICE AREA IN KITCHEN-UNDER SHELVING UNITS .CHEMICAL & FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVES,IN CORNER OF FOOD STORAGE SHELF BEHIND DOOR.BANQUET BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER SINKS AND COUNTER TOP.CABINET IN DINING ROOM.MAIN BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER SINKS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/23/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES,SAW MACHINE,UNUSED AND USED COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BARS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES
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Feb 17, 2023
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 major violations. 13 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 1,000 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON ALL PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF SEVERAL OVENS,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON SHELVES AT OPEN STORAGE CABINET,UNDER CRATES OF POTATO,ON & ON FLOOR BEHIND DISH STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON LEDGE BEHIND PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART SHELVES.OFFICE AREA IN KITCHEN-UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SAME AREA.CHEMICAL & FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVES,IN CORNER OF TOOLS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF BEHIND DOOR.BANQUET BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER SINKS AND COUNTER TOP.CABINET IN DINING ROOM.MAIN BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER BAR & SINKS,BOARD GAMES.BASEMENT- ENTRY WAY DOOR WAY IN BASEMENT,ALL STORAGE ROOMS-ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ARTICLES ALONG WALLS.LIQUOR STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR.OBSERVED RODENTICIDE SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/17/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT BANQUET AREA BAR MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP,BAR AND TOILET ROOMS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT AND ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES,SAW MACHINE,UNUSED AND USED COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES (SHOES,PAPERS,ETC) FROM FLOOR IN PREP/OFFICE AREA,REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA, BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN MAIN,MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND GRAFFITI ON WALL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BARS AND WHERE NEEDED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET DINING AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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Nov 12, 2021
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE BAR SERVICE AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. ALSO IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Oct 4, 2019
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Aug 16, 2018
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC THAT A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCDURE MUST BE DOCUMENTED AND THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14(A) NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED THE PIC TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES REPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A).
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN UNDER PREP TABLES IN THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYERS) AND INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND AND UNDER SOME KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND IN BASEMENT STORAGE AREAS; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WHERE NEEDED.
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Jun 21, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROWNISH SLIMY SUBSTANCE INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE WHERE ICE IS BEING MADE,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREA.SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE THE RUBBER GASKET THAT IS IN POOR REPAIR AT THE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER AT KITCKEN AREA
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYER OF GREASE BUILD=UP,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT
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May 13, 2016
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDERNEATH THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS.
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Aug 26, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AREA AND BEHIND THE BAR AREA,ALONG WALL BBASE AND CORNERS
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE THE REACH-IN COOLER
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CLUTTER FROM TABLES IN THE PREP AREA,TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE
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Mar 20, 2014
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN DISHES SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED ON STORAGE SHELVES OR RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WHEN STORING FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DEBRIS & DEAD INSECTS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE SURFACES ARE CHIPPING AND RE-PAINT. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD ON EAST WALL OF KITCHEN. ICE MACHINE MUST HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE CONNECTED TO FRESH WATER LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER AND MOP INSIDE MOP PAIL. MUST DISCARD WATER AND STORE MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES, MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITARY SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Mar 12, 2014
Routine
9 minor violations.
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: 2 COMPARTMENT SINK(ORIGINAL PLUMBING) IN FOOD PREP AREA, WHICH HAS BURNERS UNDERNEATH FOR HOT WATER SANITIZING, NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. EXCCESSIVE CALCIUM AND LIME BUILD-UP OBSERVED IN FIRST COMPARTMENT OF SINK. SMALL PARTICLES SWIMMING AROUND IN THE WATER WHEN FILLED. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL INTERNAL PARTS(INCLUDING THE DRAINS) OF UNIT DE-LIMED AND CLEANED OR REPLACE UNIT WITH A 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AND GREASE TRAP. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: ALL COOKED AND/OR PREPARED FOODS TAKEN OUT OF ORIGINAL CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED AND DATED IF HELD OVER 24 HOURS.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: ALL CLEAN DISHES SHOULD BE STORED INVERTED ON STORAGE SHELVES OR RACKS TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS WITH FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS WHEN STORING FOODS IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN ALL FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALL SECTIONS OF THE BASEMENT ALONG THE BASES OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DEBRIS & DEAD INSECTS).
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: REPAIR ALL SECTIONS OF WALLS IN KITCHEN AREA WHERE SURFACES ARE CHIPPING AND RE-PAINT. SEAL ALL LOOSE WALL COVE IN KITCHEN AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR LEAKY FAUCET AT 2 COMPARTMENT SINK WITH ATTACHED DRAIN BOARD ON EAST WALL OF KITCHEN. ICE MACHINE MUST HAVE A BACK FLOW PREVENTIVE DEVICE CONNECTED TO FRESH WATER LINE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND DIRTY MOP WATER AND MOP INSIDE MOP PAIL. MUST DISCARD WATER AND STORE MOP UPRIGHT TO PREVENT PEST BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND WIPING CLOTHS ON PREP TABLES, MUST STORE ALL WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITARY SOLUTION. ICE SCOOPS BEHIND BAR MUST BE STORED PROPERLY TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
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May 16, 2013
Routine
6 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN BAR, PREP TABLES, SHELVES, COOLERS, FREEZERS IN PREP AREA.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: ELEVATE SODA DISPENSERS IN BASEMENT AND BEER OFF FLOOR IN BAR AREA.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CEILING NEED REPAIR NEAR VENT IN WOMEN WASHROOM. SEAL OPENINGS AROUND PIPE FITTINGS UNDER SINKS IN MEN WASHROOM AND NEAR OFFICE AREA IN KITCHEN. REPAIR WALL AND REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS ALONG EAST WALL IN KITCHEN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INCREASE HOT WATER PRESSURE ON CORNER 3-COMP SINK IN MAIN BAR AREA. PROVIDE VENTILATION IN BASEMENT WASHROOM.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE MOP HEADS UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
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Aug 13, 2010
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. MUST INVERT ALL POTS/PANS ON THE STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST PROVIDE A BARRIER TO SEPARATE BEVERAGE LINES FROM CONSUMABLE ICE IN FRONT BAR AREA. MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE TANK ON THE TOILET IN THE FAR RIGHT STALL IN THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE CAN OPENER, INTERIOR OF THE DEEP FRYER AND REACH-IN FREEZER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT-REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS AND FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST CLEAN VENTS IN THE TOILET ROOM.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST PROVIDE VENTILLATION TO MEN/WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jovial Club last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jovial Club on file is from Jun 27, 2025. The public record contains 15 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jovial Club?
Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jovial Club.
Has Jovial Club's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jovial Club have averaged around one violation per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jovial Club 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 Jovial Club inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jovial Club is inspected roughly once per year on average.
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