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Joe Will's Chicken And Fish

September 23, 2025 · Fail

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official resultFail
resultFail
inspection typeComplaint
failed findings7
critical findings0

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Failed findings

pests in the house

Official wording: Insects, Rodents, & Animals Not Present
Inspector note: OBSERVED 30 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE PREP TABLE, 10 MICE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE CORNER OF THE WASHROOM. ALSO OBSERVED 10 LIVE FLIES SCATTERED IN THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE AND DETAIL CLEAN ALL AFFECTED AREAS AND CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION #7-38-020(A).
code 38
plumbing acting up

Official wording: Non-Food/Food Contact Surfaces Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVING, INTERIOR OF THE CHEST FREEZER(CLEAN AND DEFROST) AND WIRE STORAGE RACKS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER.
code 49
bathroom / plumbing issues

Official wording: Plumbing Installed; Proper Backflow Devices
Inspector note: OBSERVED THE 3 COMP SINK WITH SLOW DRAINING IN 2 OF THE COMPARTMENTS. MUST REPAIR, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
code 51
Toilet Facilities: Properly Constructed, Supplied, & Cleaned

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FIXTURE AND FLOORS IN THE WASHROOM.
code 53
floors, walls, or ceilings grimy

Official wording: Physical Facilities Installed, Maintained & Clean
Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, WALLS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
code 55
Adequate Ventilation & Lighting; Designated Areas Used

Inspector note: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FILTER AND HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND DEBRIS. • NO LIGHTING PROVIDED INSIDE OF THE WALK-IN COOLER. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE FOOD STORAGE AREAS.
code 56
All Food Employees Have Food Handler Training

Inspector note: OBSERVED A FEW EMPLOYEE'S ONSITE WITHOUT THIER FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
code 57

What changed since the previous inspection?

Compared with Pass on January 14, 2025: 3 findings appeared for the first time. 4 findings recurred.

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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.

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