Joys Seafood & Steak Market

9512 S Halsted St, Chicago, IL 60628

Seafood

Last inspected: Sep 1, 2022

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Joys Seafood & Steak Market. The most recent visit was on Sep 1, 2022. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. Joys Seafood & Steak Market's record stops at Sep 1, 2022, more than two years back, so current conditions may differ.

Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around two violations compared to roughly 15 violations earlier on.

“All food employees have food handler training” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.

Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Joys Seafood & Steak Market is comfortably above that bar. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 1, 2022

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Aug 24, 2022

License

1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 10 minor violations.

View 15 violations

Hot & cold water available; adequate pressure

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT MULTIPLE SINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AT LEAST 110F AT 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND 100F WATER AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY 7-38-030

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA NOT MAINTAINED. DUMPSTER NOT COVERED, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN OUTSIDE GARBAGE AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B)

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE CONTAINERS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SMALLER CONTAINERS OR INSTALL LARGER 3-COMPARTMNET SINK TO COMPLETELY SUBMERGE LARGEST MULTI-USE EQUIPMENT/UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025

Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE/REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CONSUMER ADVISORY AND DISCLOSURE ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED SELF-CLOSING DEVICE IN POOR REPAIR ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING VENTS, DUST, DIRT AND DEBRIS ON FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE.

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND WASHING SINK IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGRER TO PROVIDE.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRT AND DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, PREP TABLES, COOKING EQUIPMENT, SHELVING UNITS, SINKS, STEAM TABLES.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Joys Seafood & Steak Market last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Joys Seafood & Steak Market on file is from Sep 1, 2022. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Joys Seafood & Steak Market?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Joys Seafood & Steak Market.

Has Joys Seafood & Steak Market's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Joys Seafood & Steak Market have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 15 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Joys Seafood & Steak Market 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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