⚠️ Recent Failed Inspections ⚠️

T JOELS FAMILY RESTAURANT

1928 W CERMAK RD, CHICAGO, IL 60608

Type: Restaurant

Risk Level: Risk 1 (High)

📍 Neighborhood: Lower West Side

License #: 1332161

22
Total Inspections
10
Passed
7
Failed
5
Conditional
PASS
Last Result

Inspection History

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 14, 2025 Inspection

November 14, 2025• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY P...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Oct 17, 2024 Inspection

October 17, 2024• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOO...

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Oct 10, 2024 Inspection

October 10, 2024• Canvass• 8 violations

Violation: 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN EXPIRED COPY OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. ...(+7 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 14, 2023 Inspection

September 14, 2023• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED R4ESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 29, 2021 Inspection

September 29, 2021• Canvass Re-Inspection• 1 violation

Violation: 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON THE ICE MACHINE IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Sep 22, 2021 Inspection

September 22, 2021• Canvass• 15 violations

Violation: 10. ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE DRINK FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA W...(+14 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 23, 2020 Inspection

March 23, 2020• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS - Comments: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SUPPLIES ON SITE TO RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF TH...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Mar 16, 2020 Inspection

March 16, 2020• Canvass• 14 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE H...(+13 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Feb 22, 2019 Inspection

February 22, 2019• Canvass• 10 violations

Violation: 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING - Comments: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORIT...(+9 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Aug 29, 2017 Inspection

August 29, 2017• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE NOR A CERTIFICATE POSTED WHILE PREPAR...(+6 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Sep 21, 2016 Inspection

September 21, 2016• Complaint• 7 violations

Violation: 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE - Comments: OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES; 10 LBS OF PORK AT...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 30, 2016 Inspection

June 30, 2016• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED THE BASEMENT LARGE BOX FREEZER LID IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.ALSO SEAL ALL RAW WOO...(+2 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 21, 2015 Inspection

December 21, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 8 violations

Violation: 14. PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION CORRECTED, 7-42-090 - Comments: OBSERVED PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1591633 DATED 12/14/15 #22-NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTI...(+7 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Dec 14, 2015 Inspection

December 14, 2015• Canvass• 9 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD (CHILI 152.2F, POTATOES 140.9F)A...(+8 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 5, 2015 Inspection

June 5, 2015• Canvass Re-Inspection• 7 violations

Violation: 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: REMOVE RUST DEPOSITS ON SHELVES INSIDE REAR REACH-IN COOLER IN DISHWASHING/PREP AREA. INSTALL SPLASH G...(+6 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

May 29, 2015 Inspection

May 29, 2015• Canvass• 11 violations

Violation: 2. FACILITIES TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE - Comments: REACH-IN COOLER IN WAIT STATION AREA NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE 58.3F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. ...(+10 more)

PASS W/ CONDITIONS Risk 1 (High)

Jan 9, 2014 Inspection

January 9, 2014• Canvass• 3 violations

Violation: 21. * CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE PREPARED AND SERVED - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MGR ON DUTY WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (EGGS, SA...(+2 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Jun 26, 2013 Inspection

June 26, 2013• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS - Comments: CLEAN BOTTOM CABINET OF FRYER IN KITCHEN TO REMOVE GREASE AND DUST. PAINT BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE IN REAR ...(+4 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Mar 8, 2012 Inspection

March 8, 2012• Canvass Re-Inspection• 2 violations

Violation: 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED - Comments: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately...(+1 more)

FAIL Risk 1 (High)

Feb 21, 2012 Inspection

February 21, 2012• Canvass• 7 violations

Violation: 24. DISH WASHING FACILITIES: PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED, MAINTAINED, INSTALLED, LOCATED AND OPERATED - Comments: All dishwashing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of t...(+6 more)

PASS Risk 1 (High)

Nov 10, 2011 Inspection

November 10, 2011• Canvass• 5 violations

Violation: 30. FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED - Comments: The licensee shall inform the public in writing of the Chicago Department of Public Health?s Consumer A...(+4 more)

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Division: Food Protection Program

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