JAN 8
2026
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOE'S PIZZA.
EAT. 88/100
5862 W HIGGINS AVE · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected January 8, 2026 · passed
4 of 5 inspections passed, with 5 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
4 passed · 1 failed
VIOLATIONS
15
includes 5 critical
RECORDS COVER
2 YEARS
since May 2023
INSPECTION HISTORY
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.
APR 92024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
APR 9
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
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 162023PASSED6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 16
2023
PASSED
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
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 112023FAILED7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 11
2023
FAILED
7 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
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 DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN 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.
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