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Chicago Joe's

August 26, 2019 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeCanvass
failed findings8
critical findings0

Failed findings

surfaces not properly sanitized

Official wording: Food-Contact Surfaces: Cleaned & Sanitized
Inspector note: Observed low temperature dish machine not maintained. Chlorine sanitizer at 0 PPM. Instructed to repair and maintain dish machine with chlorine sanitizer at a minimum of 50 PPM. Priority violation 7-38-025, citation issued.
code 16
food not cooled down right

Official wording: Proper Date Marking And Disposition
Inspector note: Observed improper date marking on items in basement walk-in cooler. Instructed all refrigerated, TCS, Ready-to-eat foods prepared on site and held more than 24 hours must be marked with the date of creation and the date of disposal. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, no citation issued.
code 23
consumer advisory missing

Official wording: Consumer Advisory Provided For Raw/Undercooked Food
Inspector note: Observed menu without advisory and reminder statement for cooked to order hamburgers, steaks, and oysters. Instructed to add advisory and reminder statement for all appropriate items. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005, citation issued.
code 25
pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: Observed 10 rat droppings under staircase in Northern part of basement near entrance to upstairs apartments. Instructed to remove droppings, clean, sanitize and maintain pest free facility. Priority foundation violation 7-38-020(a), citation issued.
code 38
surfaces / setup not up to code

Official wording: Food & Non-Food Contact Surfaces Cleanable, Properly Designed, Constructed & Used
Inspector note: Observed a build up of calcium on outside surface of ice machine in basement. Instructed to clean, sanitize, and maintain.
code 47
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: Observed a build up of clutter underneath stairwell in Northern part of basement near entrance to apartments in rear. Instructed to remove and maintain.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: Observed light not working in kitchen above grill line and in hood over grill. Instructed to repair and maintain working lights.
code 56
allergen training missing

Official wording: Allergen Training As Required
Inspector note: Observed employee with City of Chicago Food Saniation Certificate without allergen training. Instructed to maintain a record of allergen training certificates on site.
code 58

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass w/ Conditions on November 29, 2018: 5 findings appeared for the first time. 3 findings recurred. 2 previous findings did not recur.

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This record comes from Chicago Department of Public Health. Cooked keeps the official result and wording separate from its plain-English explanation so you can verify what the inspector actually published.

Source: Chicago Data Portal.