⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

JOE'S GRILL

5102 S Racine ST, CHICAGO, IL 60609

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: American

📍 Neighborhood: Grand Boulevard

License #: 2177841

19
Total Inspections
15
Passed
3
Failed
1
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 11, 2024 Inspection

September 11, 2024• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY ST...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 11, 2023 Inspection

April 11, 2023• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: NOTED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER FOR RICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELE...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2022 Inspection

June 28, 2022• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; RE...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 28, 2021 Inspection

June 28, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 9 violations

Violation: 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.(+8 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jun 21, 2021 Inspection

June 21, 2021• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 25. CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD - Comments: OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN....(+10 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 20, 2020 Inspection

May 20, 2020• Complaint• 3 violations

Violation: 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2020 Inspection

January 31, 2020• Complaint Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 24, 2020 Inspection

January 24, 2020• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINT...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 13, 2019 Inspection

June 13, 2019• Complaint• 8 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINT...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 4, 2018 Inspection

January 4, 2018• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: Observed excessive debris on bottom shelf of customer counter across from hand sink. Must detail clean a...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 3, 2017 Inspection

February 3, 2017• Canvass Re-Inspection• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Jan 27, 2017 Inspection

January 27, 2017• Canvass• 6 violations

Violation: 8. SANITIZING RINSE FOR EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS: CLEAN, PROPER TEMPERATURE, CONCENTRATION, EXPOSURE TIME - Comments: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO...(+5 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 29, 2016 Inspection

March 29, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 27, 2015 Inspection

August 27, 2015• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 8, 2015 Inspection

May 8, 2015• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UP RIGHT FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 6, 2014 Inspection

November 6, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE INTERIOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 11, 2014 Inspection

February 11, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER FAN GUARDS FRONT/REAR.(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 31, 2013 Inspection

May 31, 2013• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED - Comments: CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR KTCHEN AR...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 1, 2012 Inspection

August 1, 2012• License• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: CARDBOARD LINING ON RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AND PAINT RAW WO...(+1 more)

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Division: Food Protection Program

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