JOE'S & KEN'S II.
1461 E HYDE PARK BLVD · HYDE PARK, CHICAGO
15 of 22 inspections passed, 3 failed, 4 passed with conditions. 9 critical violations across the record.
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INSPECTION HISTORY
JUL 12025PASSED8 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 42025PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF THE WALK IN COOLER.
OBSERVED MULITPIE LEAKS AT THE 3 COMP SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
APR 82024PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDERNEATH AND BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND GREASE. ALSO CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAIN UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK.
DEC 82023PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE ACCUMULATION AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, CLEAN BOTTOM OF PREP TABLE AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND KITCHEN/COOKING EQUIPMENT AND UNDER STORAGE SHELVES IN REAR AREA BY REAR DOOR.
THE PERSON IN CHARGE (H. MOORE) HAS AN EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE.
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APR 72022FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED VARIES TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER INTERNAL TEMPERATURE STORED INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 100LBS OF CHICKEN AT 66.4F. ALSO NOTED INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER TCS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPS SUCH AS: 40LBS OF CATFISH AT 49.8F, 30LBS OX TAILS AT 48.2F, 50LBS RED BEANS AND RICE AT 54.5 AND 40LBS OF CHICKEN AT 50.5F AND 30LBS BEEF PATTIES AT 49.4F. A TOTAL OF 290LBS AT $900 FOOD ITEMS WERE DISCARDED AND DENATURED. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED. #7-38-005.
OBSERVERED THE WALK IN COOLER WITH THE IMPROPER AIR TEMP OF 62.5F WHICH SAID COOLER HAS TCS FOODS STORE INSIDE. ALSO OBSERVED THE WALK IN FREEZER WITH TCS FOODS AT AN IMPROPER TEMP OF 51.6F. ALL TCS FOODS WHERE DISCARDED - APPROXIMATELY LBS AND $ WORTH OF FOOD. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-38-005.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE WHITE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED DRY STORAGE SHELVING LINED WITH CARDBORAD. MUST REMOVE, MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL PREP TABLES, DRY STORAGE SHELVING, SHELVING INSIDE THE WALK IN COOLER AND FREEZER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
OBSERVED PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (57&58) NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2500938, DATE 4-29-21 Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: INSTRUCTED THAT NEWLY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES. PRIORITY CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.
APR 292021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
UNABLE TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES; INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL THE WHITE BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS WITH THE NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CAN OPENER BLADE AT THE PREP TABLE. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN STORAGE RACK INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER. CLEAN WALLS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
OBSERVED ONE SET OF LIGHTS IN THE DISHWASHING AREA WITHOUT A SHIELD; MUST PROVIDE A SHIELD FOR LIGHTS.
FOUND EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE EMPLOYEES OBTAIN VALID FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES.
INSTRUCTED THAT NEWLY CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING.
SEP 202019PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED COVING AT AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.
SEP 112019FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 40 SMALL FLYING INSECTS AT REAR BY DISH WASHING AREA ON WALL, CEILING AND EXTERIOR OF WALK-IN COOLER/FREEZER. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
CLEAN THE AREA OF HOT HOLDING UNITS OF FOOD PARTICLES AND SPILLS.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLES IN RESTROOMS USED BY WOMEN.
REPLACE MISSING AND DAMAGED COVING AT AREA AROUND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND WHERE NECESSARY.
MUST REPLACE MISSING CEILING LIGHT PANELS OR SHIELD LIGHT BULBS AT CEILING IN DISH WASHING AREA.
DEC 52018PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
Observed no employee health policy on site. Must provide written employee health policy. Priority foundation 7-38-010.
No vomit and diarrhea clean up policy on site. Must provide. Priority foundation 7-38-005.
Observed exposed hand washing sink not easily accessible to front prep area where all cooking is done. Must provide exposed, dedicated hand washing sink in the front prep area, easily accessible to the cooking area. Must provide hot(100F)/cold water with adequate city pressure, soap/paper towels, and a hand washing sign. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Observed items in walk in cooler without proper labels. Must label all TCS foods with common name and discard date. Must maintain same.
Observed oxtail being thawed in standing water in pot in 3 compartment sink. Instructed must thaw using an approved method such as under refrigeration that maintain temperature of 41F or less; completely submerged under running water 70F or below in temp and with sufficient water velocity to agitate and float off loose particles in an overflow; or in a microwave oven and immediately transferred to conventional cooking equipment without interruption. Operator removed oxtail and proceeded to cooking.
Observed hot water capacity not sufficient. Hot water temperature upon arrival @ 79.9F @ 3 compartment sink, 80.4F @ hand sink, and 81.1F at washbowl sink in restroom. Instructed must provide hot water temperature of 100F at washbowls and hand sink, and 110F at 3 compartment sink at all times. Operator adjusted temperature of hot water heater during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-38-030(c).
Observed no allergen training on site. Must provide proof of allergen training for all Chicago food sanitation managers.
MAR 272017PASSED1 violationDETAILS
REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
MAR 202017FAILED6 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1752006 ON 4-14-16:33-DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. 34-MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. 35-MUST CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND SINKS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP. 36-REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND THE BLOWN LIGHT BULB OVER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. 38-MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
REMOVE ICE BUILDUP INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER. REMOVE RUSTY SURFACES ON BOTTOM OF REAR PREP TABLES.
CLEAN WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, PREP TABLES, AND SINKS.
CLEAN WALLS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA(SPILLS). REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA.
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN FRONT PREP AREA AND ABOVE FOOD STORAGE SHELF IN REAR PREP AREA. REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELD NEAR GRILL.
REMOVE SOILED WATER AND STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
APR 142016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER THE COOK LINE, ALONG WALLS AND UNDER SINKS. MUST REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
DETAIL CLEAN WALLS UNDER THE PREP TABLES AND SINKS. REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP.
REPLACE THE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD AND THE BLOWN OUT LIGHT BULB ABOVE THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCET AT THE MOP SINK.
AUG 312015PASS W/ CONDITIONS11 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 50.8F WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS STORED INSIDE FOR SALE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.OBSERVED WATER LEAKING HEAVILY FROM COMPRESSOR UNIT INTO A BUSS PAN.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF COOKED FOODS DATED 8/30/15 IN WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS 6.5LBS.CURRY GOAT 49.4F,4.0 LBS BROWN GRAVY CHICKEN 50.4F,30LBS. OX TAILS 45.2F,2.5 LBS. COOKED VEGETABLES 49.8F,5.5 LBS. PASTA 48.9F,2.0LBS CURRY CHICKEN 50.0F,5 LBS. CHEESE SPAGHETTI 49.9F-50.2F,10.5 LBS. COOKED MACARONI 49.7F-54.4F,2.5LBS.GREEN CASSEROLE 49.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX.68.5LBS. $306. (CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
MUST LABEL PREPACKAGED DESSERTS WITH PROPER INFO GIVEN.
MUST STORE PLASTIC WEAR PROPERLY.
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE IN REAR AREA.MUST REMOVE RUST FROM EXTERIOR OF LOCKERS,WALK IN COOLER SHELVING UNITS,ALL PREP TABLES,ROLLING CARTS,DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVES.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET ON WALK IN FREEZER,DAMAGED LID ON LARGE FOOD STORAGE BIN.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM CAN OPENER BLADE,INTERIOR PARTS OF ICE MACHINE,WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER SHELVING UNITS,COMPRESSOR UNIT IN WALK IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER & FREEZER,& ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT .
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM CEILING VENTS,FILTERS AT HOOD,LIGHT SHIELDS,WALK IN COOLER.
MUST PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELDS AND LIGHTS IN FRONT & REAR PREP AREAS.
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 3- COMP SINK.
IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
AUG 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN STORAGE SHELVES AND BOTTOM INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT, SINKS, STORAGE SHELVES AND INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER.
MUST CLEAN THE FOLLOWING: VENTS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT, CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT KITCHEN TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP, FAN GUARD COVERS INSIDE OF WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER TO REMOVE DUST NOTED AND VENT FAN IN WASHROOM ON CEILING TO REMOVE DUST. REPLACE MISSING WALL COVING ALONG BASE OF WALL UNDER PREP TABLE IN PREP AREA.
MAY 232013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THEIR LIDS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE CARTS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS AND WHEELS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
APR 92013PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
MUST DISCARD ALL CRACKED AND BROKEN MULTI USE FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS AND THEIR LIDS.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE. MUST DETAIL CLEAN COOKING EQUIPMENT,STORAGE CARTS AND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. MUST INCLUDE ALL ATTACHED LEGS AND WHEELS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS UNDER COOK LINE,UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND THROUGHOUT AS NEEDED. REMOVE POOLING WATER FROM FLOORS ALONG SIDE WALK IN FREEZER. KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REPAIR EXHAUST FAN IN THE CUSTOMER WASHROOM.
MAR 122012PASSED9 violationsDETAILS
INVERT ALL CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS AND EQUIPMENT ABOVE 3-COMP SINK.
REMOVE ICE BUILDUP ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN FREEZER. REPLACE MISSING FILTERS IN VENTILATION HOOD.
CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT(GREASE BUILDUP).
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS.
REPLACE MISSING AND LOOSE BASEBOARDS IN ALL AREAS. REPAIR WALL NEAR ICE MACHINE.
REPLACE DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
REPAIR LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMP SINK.
STORE MOP HEAD UPRIGHT TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
STORE WASH CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION.
AUG 152011PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD CONTAINERS NOT STORED PROPERLY.(MUST STORE INVERTED)
FOUND GREASE BUILDUP BEHIND AND UNDER GRILLING AREAS.
MAR 162011PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MUST PROPERLY LABEL ALL FOOD ITEMS NOT IN THEIR ORIGINAL CONTAINERS. MUST STORE ALL FOOD IN FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS OR BAGS. (NO GROCERY BAGS)
MUST DETAIL CLEAN INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF ICE MACHINE AND THE HOOD OVER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT MOP SINK.
NOV 222010PASS W/ CONDITIONS5 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND HOT FOOD STORAGE FACILITIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 118 DEGREES F. MUST REPAIR OR ADJUST SO THAT IT MAINTAINS FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
FOUND POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 5LBS OF COOKED CABBAGE AND CHICKEN AND BEEF PATTIES AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING BETWEEN 88-118 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS HOT FOODS AT 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOOD OVER COOKING EQUIPMENT.
MUST REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT WHERE NEEDED.
MUST REPLACE CRACKED LIGHT SHEILD COVER OVER REAR PREP AREA.
FEB 82010PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. LABEL ALL FOOD PROPUCTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINERS AND LARGE WHITE CONTAINER.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. PAINT ALL RAW WOOD i.e.RAW WOOD AROUND BAR-B-QUE PIT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS IN WALK-IN-COOLER.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. DETAIL CLEAN ALL LIGHT SHIELDS THROUGHOUT.
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