Joie De Vine
1744 W Balmoral Ave, Chicago, IL 60640 · Uptown · Restaurant · Medium risk
Strong record across 8 inspections — minor issues only
Last Inspected
2023-08-08
What You Should Know
✓ 7 consecutive passes, most recently 2023-08-08
⚠ Failed 1 inspection (2012)
⚠ Employee Hygiene issues found across 1 inspection
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Types of Issues Found
🔧 Facility Condition minor 2×
🚰 Plumbing & Waste minor 2×
🧼 Employee Hygiene critical 1×
📋 Documentation & Training minor 1×
Inspection History
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minor Sanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
FOUND FOLLOWING NOT CLEAN: BAR COUNTERS, INTERIOR OF COOLERS, TABLES, AND SINKS.MUST CLEAN.
minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT PREMISES. MUST CLEAN.
2019-12-16 Pass w/ Conditions Canvass CRITICAL 4 ▾
critical Employee Hygiene
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
NO EMPLOYEE HAND WASHING SIGN AT HAND SINK AT BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
serious Sanitation
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED BLACK MINERAL SUBSTANCE INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE IN REAR. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO LID ON TRASH CANS IN BOTH GENDER NEUTRAL BATHROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC
OBSERVED NO VISIBLE SUMMARY REPORT POSTED FROM LAST INSPECTION ON 6/23/2016- REPORT #1937403. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO POST CURRENT SUMMARY REPORT THAT IS VISIBLE TO CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST INSTALL A LID FOR THE ICE BIN BEHIND THE BAR. PROVIDE X2 MORE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPT SINK AND MAINTAIN.
minor Documentation & Training
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE AT THIS TIME. MUST PROVIDE NEXT ROUTINE INSPECTION.
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPLACE THE PITTED CUTTING BOARD (RED) IN THE REAR PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN.
minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
THE REAR SOAP DISPENSER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK STICKS WHEN YOU PUMP IT. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR THE SOAP DISPENER OR REPLACE IT AND MAINTAIN.
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minor Sanitation
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED CACLIUM BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE.
minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
CEILING LIGHT BULBS (X3) BURNED OUT ABOVE PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE WORKING LIGHT BULBS.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
NO BACK FLOW PREVENTION DEVICE AT ICE MACHINE. MUST PROVIDE/MAKE VISIBALE BACK FLOW DEVICE FOR ICE MACHINE.
3 ▾
minor Facility Condition
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
PREP AREA CEILING LIGHT COVERS MISSING. MUST PROVIDE COVERS FOR ALL CEILING LIGHT BULBS.
minor Plumbing & Waste
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE GREASE TRAP FOR PREP AREA 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
minor Other
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
MUST CALIBRATE THERMOMETER INSIDE PREP COOLER.
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Data sourced from Chicago Dept. of Public Health ·
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