JAN 8
2026
PASS 1 violation
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST LID IN POOR REPAIR WITH PIECES MISSING. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LID.
JOE'S PIZZA.
Chicago Health Dept
5862 W HIGGINS AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Passed most recent inspection (Jan 2026).
5 inspections on record since 2023 · Last inspected Jan 2026.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
JAN 2026
INSPECTION HISTORY
JAN 3
2025
PASS · 0 violations
APR 9
2024
PASS 1 violation
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS OF HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
MAY 16
2023
PASS 6 violations 2 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY SINK THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE IN CEILING ABOVE WOODEN SHELVING ON EAST WALL IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD OR DRYING RACK INSTALLED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT DRAINING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE TO BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EAST BRICK WALL IN BAR AREA NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND TO BE NONABSORBENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
MAY 11
2023
FAIL 7 violations 3 CRITICAL
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN GELATO DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY SINK THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE IN CEILING ABOVE WOODEN SHELVING ON EAST WALL IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD OR DRYING RACK INSTALLED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED
OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT DRAINING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE TO BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED EAST BRICK WALL IN BAR AREA NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND TO BE NONABSORBENT.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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