Joy Place
Last inspected: Jan 25, 2016
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Score
Inspectors have visited Joy Place six times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent visit was on Jan 25, 2016. Diners should read medium risk as a signal that some issues exist but aren't extreme. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Joy Place dates to Jan 25, 2016.
There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near six violations per visit across recent inspections.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.
Joy Place's latest score of 61 falls below the Chicago average of 81. Nothing in the record is alarming, but there's room to improve.
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Inspection History
Jan 25, 2016
Routine
10 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HELD AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THAT A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER MUST BE ON DUTY AT ALL TIMES POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED HELD AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF CONTAINER.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: BOTTOM INTERIOR OF FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, STOVE, STEAMER, CUTTING BOARDS ON PREP TABLES, TOPS AND BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES, UNDERNEATH PREP TABLES, INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT: COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, DISHMACHINE, BAR AREA, STORAGE ROOMS, WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. SOME LOOSE FLOOR TILE IN THE STORAGE ROOM INSIDE OF KITCHEN; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. SOME STAINED CEILING TILES IN KITCHEN AND DINING AREA; MUST REPLACE WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN THE VENT ON THE CEILING OF THE WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. WALL COVING NEEDED ALONG THE WALL BASE OF THE STORAGE ROOM IN THE KITCHEN WHERE GAPS ARE OBSERVED BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SOME BULBS OUT IN KITCHEN; REPLACE BULBS IN KITCHEN WHERE NEEDED FOR ADEQUATE LIGHTING.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: ALL SINKS IN THE KITCHEN INCLUDING THE UTILITY SINK NEED CLEANING; CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIORS OF THE SINKS. MUST PROVIDE THREE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE THREE COMP SINK FOR PROPER SET UP OF THE SINK TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: SOME UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN THE THREE STORAGE ROOMS IN THE DINING AREA AND BETWEEN THE WALL AND WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR OF THE KITCHEN; REMOVE ITEMS TO AVOID CLUTTER AND ORGANIZE AREA. INSTRUCTED ON PROPER STORAGE OF WET MOPS; STORE WITH THE MOP HEADS UPWARD TO DRY.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS AT ALL TIMES WHILE HANDLING FOODS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED IDPH FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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Aug 25, 2015
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: INADEQUATE HANDS WASHING FACILITIES, FOUND MAIN KITCHEN HAND SINK NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED MGR TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030. BY THE END OF INSPECTION MGR FIXED DRAIN AND NOW SINK DRAINS PROPERLY.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: KITCHEN SHELVES AND AND COUNTER TOP NOT CLEAN, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT NOT CLEAN, HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS NOTED, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DEAD COCKROACHES NOTED ON FLOOR OF KITCHEN UNDER DISH MACHINE AND STAND UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 7, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK-FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED( FLOUR, SUGAR, SALT...) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: GROCERY STORE BAGS USED AS A FOOD STORAGE BAGS IN FREEZER AND WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO USE FOOD GRADE BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: CARDBOARD USED AS A COVER FOR SHELVES, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN:SHELVES INSIDE PREP AND WALK-IN COOLER, COUNTER TOPS, STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS BEHIND COOKING LINE AND ALONG WALL BASE IN DRY FOOD STORAGE ROOM, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 13, 2014
Routine
12 minor violations.
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Source sound condition, no spoilage, foods properly labeled, shellfish tags in place
Inspector notes: NO TAG FOR FRESH CLAMS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005b)2). CLAMS DISCARDED DURING INSPECTION. APPROXIMATELY 10LBS. AND $50 VALUE.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN HAS NO DRAIN PIPE CONNECTED TO IT UNDERNEATH AND WHEN TURNED ON THE WATER RUNS ONTO THE FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED THE EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK IN THE KITCHEN OBSTRUCTED WITH A STORAGE CART AND ITEMS (TEA AND A PLASTIC CONTAINER) WERE STORED IN THE SINK. NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS SUPPLIED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030 ISSUED. MANAGER HAD DRAIN PIPE REPLACED AND STOCKED SINK WITH SOAP AND TOWELS.
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE UPPER AND LOWER INTERIOR SURFACES OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. A MOLD LIKE SUBSTANCE OBSERVED INSIDE OF MACHINE; MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE MACHINE. MACHINE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND CANNOT BE USED UNTIL IT IS REINSPECTED BY THE CHICAGO DEPT OF HEALTH. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005(A) ISSUED.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF PRODUCT INSIDE ON REAR STORAGE SHELF; MUST LABEL BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LOOSE RUBBER GASKET AT TWO DOOR COOLER DOOR AT ENTRANCE OF KITCHEN TO AVOID ESCAPING AIR. SOILED CARDBOARD LINING SHELVES, MUST REMOVE AL CARDBOARD SHELF LINING. UNFINISHED WOOD SHELF IN KITCHEN AREA. MUST REFINISH SHELF TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE. WOOD CHOPPING BLOCK HAS DEEP OPEN SEAMS ON SURFACE, PLASTIC CUTTING BOARDS HAVE OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. MUST REPLACE CUTTING BOARDS AND CHOPPING BLOCK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD PARTICLES AND GREASE: INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, BOTTOMS OF ALL PREP TABLES, INTERIOR BOTTOM CABINETS OF DEEP FRYERS, EXTERIOR SURFACES OF BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS AND INGREDIENT CONTAINERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND, UNDER AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN AND STORAGE EQUIPMENT. REMOVE ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS AND LITTER, KEEP CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. ELEVATE FOOD ITEMS 6" FROM THE FLOOR OF THE WALK-IN FREEZER AND IN STORAGE AREAS TO FACILITATE CLEANING.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS NEED DETAIL CLEANING AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. REPLACE MISSING CEILING TILE IN REAR STORAGE ROOM. CLEAN CEILING VENT IN WASHROOM TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED. CLEAN VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. SEAL RUBBER STRIP AT REAR DOOR SO THAT THERE IS A TIGHTER FIT AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: BULBS NEED REPLACING IN LIGHT SHIELD IN REAR OF KITCHEN IN THE STORAGE ROOM; REPLACE BULB. CLEAN THE INTERIORS OF THE LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE KITHEN WHERE NEEDED.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 2 GAS BURNER UNIT NOT UNDER VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REMOVE OR POSITION UNDER HOOD. NO VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON WATER SUPPLY TO ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS OBSERVED INSIDE OR OUT OF REFRIGERATION UNITS; MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN CORNER AREAS OF KITCHEN AND STORAGE ROOMS/CLOSETS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ORGANIZE ALL ELSE.
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Aug 5, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 30, 2013
License
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NO PEST CONTROL LOGBOOK IN JOY PLACE NAME. MUST PROVIDE.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE GARBAGE/GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. GREASE CONTAINER WITH GREASE ENCRUSTED TO THE TOP AND GARBAGE ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AREA AND ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED. WORN DISCOLORED WITH DEEP CUTS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING. CARPET IN SIDE STORAGE AREA MUST BE REMOVED. COVING IN STORAGE AREA MUST BE CORRECTED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: WALLS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPLATTER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: VENTILATION UNIT ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL GREASE BUILD UP. LEAK AT 3 COMPOARTMENT SINK FAUCET IN NEED OF REPAIR. LEAKING CLEAN AND CORRECT AT ALL TIMES.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER IN STORAGE AREAS MUST BE REMOVED AND OR ORGANIZED. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Joy Place last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Joy Place on file is from Jan 25, 2016. The public record contains six inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Joy Place?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Joy Place.
Has Joy Place's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Joy Place have averaged around six violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Joy Place means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
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