⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

JOE'S SEAFOOD, PRIME STEAK

60 E GRAND AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60611

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

🍽️ Cuisine: Seafood

📍 Neighborhood: Near North Side

License #: 87036

18
Total Inspections
10
Passed
0
Failed
8
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Apr 28, 2025 Inspection

April 28, 2025• Complaint• 6 violations

Violation: 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO R...(+5 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 18, 2023 Inspection

September 18, 2023• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: Hands washing facilities not maintained. found hand wash sink water temp at 137f at dish washing area, unable to wash hands....(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 21, 2022 Inspection

July 21, 2022• Complaint• 5 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: No hot running water at employees toilet room hand wash sink, water temp 75f. instructed to provide no less 100f water temp ...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 26, 2021 Inspection

October 26, 2021• Suspected Food Poisoning• 4 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: THE DISH AREA HANDWASHING SINK IS NOT INSTALLED PROPERLY (LOCATED UNDERNEATH THE DISH AREA DRAINBOARD). MUST RELOCATE HANDWA...(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 15, 2021 Inspection

March 15, 2021• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET TOO LONG ON HAND SINK IN DISH AREA. MUST REPLACE WITH SHORTER FAUCET TO PREVENT WATER FROM SPRAYING ONTO FLOOR WHEN WASHING ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 1, 2019 Inspection

August 1, 2019• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: - MUST INSTALL A HANDWASH SINK IN THE DISHWASH AREA. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION#:7-38-030(c). NO CITATION ISSUED. -(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 4, 2018 Inspection

May 4, 2018• Complaint• 2 violations

Violation: 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS - Comments: PLASTIC WALL CORNER COVER LOOSE FROM WALL PANELS AT CRAB STATION BE...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

May 3, 2017 Inspection

May 3, 2017• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: BULK FOOD CONTAINERS NOT LABELED ( STARCH ) INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jul 28, 2016 Inspection

July 28, 2016• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: SEAFOOD WALK IN COOLER SHELVES WITH RUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE/REPAINT RUST SHELF RAC...(+1 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 25, 2015 Inspection

March 25, 2015• Complaint• 4 violations

Violation: 1. SOURCE SOUND CONDITION, NO SPOILAGE, FOODS PROPERLY LABELED, SHELLFISH TAGS IN PLACE - Comments: NOTED CONTAINERS OF SHELL FISH (OYSTERS)INSIDE SERVICE COOLER AT THE PREP AREA WITH NO TAGS AS REQUI...(+3 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 15, 2014 Inspection

August 15, 2014• Canvass• 2 violations

Violation: 15. UNWRAPPED AND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD NOT RE-SERVED - Comments: VISUALLY OBSERVED SHELLS OF OYSTERS BEING PLACED THROUGH THE HIGH TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE TO BE RE-SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO NOT RE-...(+1 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Dec 5, 2013 Inspection

December 5, 2013• Canvass• 4 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE ANY LOOSE DOOR GASKETS FOR THE PREP LINE COOLERS SO THAT THE DOORS CLOSE PROPERLY.(+3 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 8, 2013 Inspection

January 8, 2013• Consultation• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REPLACE THE WORN OUT DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE PREP COOLER DOORS AND INSPECT DOOR HINGES FOR WEAR AND ...(+2 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 4, 2013 Inspection

January 4, 2013• Suspected Food Poisoning• 5 violations

Violation: 6. HANDS WASHED AND CLEANED, GOOD HYGIENIC PRACTICES; NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH READY-TO-EAT FOODS. - Comments: OBSERVED UNHYGIENIC FOOD HANDLING PRACTICES A BY FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE. OBSERVED THE E...(+4 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 31, 2012 Inspection

January 31, 2012• Suspected Food Poisoning• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: All cold food shall be stored at a temperature of 40F or less. FOUND 2 LARGE 4 ...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2011 Inspection

March 16, 2011• Complaint-Fire• 5 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, an...(+4 more)

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Department: Chicago Department of Public Health

Division: Food Protection Program

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