Joy Chicago

3313-3315 W Armitage Ave, Chicago, IL 60647

Asian / Fusion

Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025

100

Score

Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Joy Chicago five times, with records going back to 2024. Inspectors last stopped by on Dec 11, 2025. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around zero violations lately and about six violations before that.

“Non-food/food contact surfaces clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Joy Chicago's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

Critical latest

Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Dec 11, 2025

Complaint

No violations found.

100

Aug 5, 2025

Reinspection

5 minor violations.

View 5 violations

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: 3-304.12: **C** In-Use Utensils, Between-Use Storage OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED IN ICE BIN WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: 4-602.13: NonFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES of EQUIPMENT shall be cleaned at a frequency necessary to preclude accumulation of soil residues. OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE CHEST FREEZER IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11: **C** Intensity- Lighting OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: 4-602.11(B-E): **C** Equipment Food-Contact Surfaces and Utensils-Frequency OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: 3-305.11: **C** Food Storage-Preventing Contamination from the Premises OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

Jul 29, 2025

Routine

1 major violation. 5 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 01/2024, 05/2024, AND 11/2024 SERVICE REPORTS. ALL RETAIL FOOD ESTABLISHMENTS MUST MAINTAIN A LOG BOOK WHICH SHALL BE KEPT FOR A PERIOD OF TWELVE (12) MONTHS AND INCLUDE A COPY OF THE SERVICE TICKETS AND THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY?S ILLINOIS DEPARTMENT OF PUBLIC (IDPH) HEALTH LICENSE NUMBER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-020(C).

Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS.

In-use utensils: properly stored

Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED IN ICE BIN WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE CHEST FREEZER IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT.

Aug 6, 2024

Routine

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Jun 13, 2024

License

1 major violation. 1 minor violation.

View 2 violations

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: FOUND NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL CLEAN UP PROCEDURE WITH KIT.PRIORITY FOUNDATION.NO CITATION ISSUED.7-38-010.MUST PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joy Chicago last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joy Chicago on file is from Dec 11, 2025. The public record contains five inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joy Chicago?

Across the inspection record, “non-food/food contact surfaces clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joy Chicago.

Has Joy Chicago's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Joy Chicago have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joy Chicago 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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