JOE'S GRILL.
5102 S RACINE AVE · BACK OF THE YARDS, CHICAGO
15 of 19 inspections passed, 3 failed, 1 passed with conditions. 4 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
SEP 112024PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE FREEZER STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS INSIDE APPROVED FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE THE WALK-IN FREEZER ON THE FLOOR AND CEILING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE CONDENSATION UNITS.
NOTED CARDBOARD BOXES AND UNUSED ITEMS ON FLOOR OF BACK PREP AREA. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS TO ALLOW CLEANING AND REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ITEMS.
APR 112023PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED NO LABEL FOR BULK STORAGE CONTAINER FOR RICE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE ALL BULK AND WORKING FOOD INGREDIENT CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED WITH CONTENTS NAME.
OBSERVED TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR REAR PREP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE.
OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.
JUN 282022PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED LOOSE RUBBER GASKETS AT THE THREE DOOR REFRIGERATION UNIT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPLACE GASKETS AT COOLER DOOR WHERE NEEDED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED.
FOUND NO BACKFLOW DEVICE AT UTILITY SINK AS REQUIRED; MUST INSTALL A BACKFLOW DEVICE.
JUN 282021PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO CUPS AND FOOD.
Violation Codes: 4-903.11(A;C) Inspector Comments: MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY AIR CONDITIONING UNIT OVER CHEST FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN TOILET ROOM
Inspector Comments: MUST ELIMINATE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST DEFROST ICE IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
Inspector Comments: MUST GROUT FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER STOVE,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASES
Violation Codes: 6-501.114 Inspector Comments: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
Violation Codes: 6-201.16 Inspector Comments: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR REAR HAND SINK.
JUN 212021FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO CONSUMER FOOD ADVISORY DISCLOSURE NOR REMINDER ON MENU OF CONSUMING RAW AND UNDERCOOKED FOODS.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 40 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR NEXT TO REACH IN FREEZER,ON BOTH SIDES OF WATER TANK,UNDER DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR NEXT TO FRONT POP COOLER NEAR WINDOW,ON STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT AND ON BASEMENT FLOOR. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS. CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 6/21/21.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD AT FRONT HAND SINK NEXT TO CUPS AND FOOD.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR WITH HANDLES IN UPRIGHT POSITION.
MUST ELIMINATE USING GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS.MUST ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR FOOD STORAGE AND PROVIDE ADEQUATE FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY AIR CONDITIONING UNIT OVER CHEST FREEZER.MUST APPLY A SEALANT OR PAINT RAW WOOD IN TOILET ROOM.
MUST DEFROST ICE IN REACH IN FREEZER.MUST CLEAN AND DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF REACH IN FREEZER,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE.
MUST GROUT FLOOR TILE UNDER 3- DOOR REACH IN COOLER.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES,HOLE IN WALL IN DINING AREA,MISSING AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES UNDER STOVE,AND COOKING EQUIPMENT,ALONG WALL BASES.
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE AND ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN PREP AREAS AND BASEMENT.
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT PEELING PAINT ON WALL NEAR REAR HAND SINK.
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MAY 202020PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED ASSORTED FOOD ITEMS INSIDE REFRIGERATION UNITS AT REAR STORED INSIDE GROCERY BAGS. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS.
CLEAN FLOOR BEHIND FRONT SERVICE COUNTER OF FOOD SPILLS.
JAN 312020PASSED1 violationDETAILS
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
JAN 242020FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, STEAKS, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
MUST PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION #58 FROM INSPECTION REPORT# 2293495 DATED 6/13/2019 NOT CORRECTED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
JUN 132019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-010.
FOUND CUT TOMATOES, CHEESE, PANCAKE BATTER, ETC IN THE BACK COOLER WITHOUT A LABEL.. FOOD PREPARED AND HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS SHALL BE PROPERLY LABELED TO INDICATE THE DAY OR DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD SHALL BE DISCARDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005
NOTED ESTABLISHMENT SERVING UNDERCOOKED FOOD ITEMS (HAMBURGERS, STEAKS, EGGS) WITH NO CONSUMER ADVISORY, DISCLOSURE OR REMINDERS TO THE CUSTOMERS. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CONSUMER ADVISORY ON THE MENU WITH A DISCLOSURE NOTICE AND REMINDER STATEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-005.
NO FOOD TEMPERATURE MEASURING DEVICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE ON THE UTILITY SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
FOUND NO SELF CLOSING DOOR ON THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
OBSERVED MAINTENANCE TOOLS SUCH AS BROOMS, MOPS, DUSTPAN, ETC STORED ON THE FLOOR NEXT TO THE REAR COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE 6 INCHES OR MORE ABOVE THE FLOOR AND MAINTAIN
All certified food service sanitation managers employed by a restaurant must receive or obtain training in basic allergen awareness principles within 30 days after employment and every 3 years thereafter. Training programs must be accredited by the American National Standards Institute or another reputable accreditation agency under the ASTM International E2659-09 (Standard Practice for Certificate Programs).
JAN 42018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
Observed excessive debris on bottom shelf of customer counter across from hand sink. Must detail clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Observed excessive dust and grease on ventilation hood over cook line in front and rear prep area. Must clean and sanitize. Must maintain same.
Operator must install back flow prevention device on utility sink in rear prep area. Must maintain same.
FEB 32017PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, CABINETS UNDER HOLDING UNITS, AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
JAN 272017FAILED6 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE WASHING FOOD UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH NO SANITIZER AND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT SET UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY SET UP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK TO WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
NO SANITIZER TEST KIT AVAILABLE DURING INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
REPLACE DAMAGED GASKETS ON REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA.
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, SURFACES UNDER GRILL, CABINETS UNDER HOLDING UNITS, AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER.
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR EXPOSED SINK. INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
MAR 292016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATION UNITS.
REPLACE/REPAIR DAMAGED CEILING TILE AT REAR PREP AREA.
AUG 272015PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NOTED A FEW WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 82015PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
NOTED ICE BUILD UP INSIDE UP RIGHT FREEZER. MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN.
NOTED FLOOR DIRTY AND IN POOR REPAIR ALONG THE WALL BASE. MUST CLEAN AND SEAL ANY AND ALL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY POINTS.
NOTED WALL WITH FOOD AND GREASE SPLATTERS BEHIND THE STOVE IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN. ALSO NOTED WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.
NOTED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NOV 62014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED CARDBOARD ON THE INTERIOR STORAGE SHELVES IN THE REAR 3 DOOR COOLER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL CARDBOARD.
OBSERVED THE REAR UPRIGHT FREEZER WITH EXCESSIVE ICE, INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST AND CLEAN INTERIOR.
OBSERVED THE CEILING LIGHT SHIELDS NOT CLEAN IN FRONT DINING/ AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
FEB 112014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
NEED TO CLEAN INTERIOR OF ALL COOLER FAN GUARDS FRONT/REAR.
NEED TO REPLACE ALL WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP.
MAY 312013PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CLEAN FLOOR AT CORNERS ALONG WALLBASE AND BEHIND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN REAR KTCHEN AREA. MUST CLEAN.
TOILET ROOM DOOR NEEDS A SELF CLOSING DEVICE. MUST PROVIDE.
AUG 12012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
CARDBOARD LINING ON RAW WOOD STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR. INSTD TO REMOVE CARDBOARD LINING AND PAINT RAW WOOD WITH NON-TOXIC PAINT.
NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE. INSTD TO PROVIDE SAME WITH PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICE.
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