NOV 9
2016
PASSED
6 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JOSEPH'S RESTAURANT AND BAR.
YOUR CALL. 62/100
3123-3127 W 111TH ST · MOUNT GREENWOOD, CHICAGO
Last inspected November 9, 2016 · passed
8 of 10 inspections passed, 2 failed. 3 critical violations across the record.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
10
8 passed · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
50
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
5 YEARS
since May 2011
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEERS, PREP TABLES CANNED GOOD STORAGE RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND PREP COOLERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG SOUTH WALL IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPATMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE ALL WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
NOV 22016FAILED7 violationsDETAILS
NOV 2
2016
FAILED
7 violationsDETAILS
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #1932029 ON 6-2-16:30-LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA. 32-REPAIR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN. 33-CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. 36-REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREAS. 38-INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, COOLERS, FREEERS, PREP TABLES CANNED GOOD STORAGE RACK.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE, AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALLS IN PREP AREA BEHIND PREP COOLERS, HOT HOLDING UNITS, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. SEAL LOOSE BASEBOARDS ALONG SOUTH WALL IN PREP AREA. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES ABOVE ICE MACHINE IN BAR AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE ALL DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN PREP AREA.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPATMENT SINK.
PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
ORGANIZE ALL WALK-IN AND PREP COOLERS. ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
JUN 22016PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
JUN 2
2016
PASSED
5 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
LABEL BULK CONTAINERS IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
REPAIR GASKET ON MIDDLE DOOR OF 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN KITCHEN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND FAN GUARDS IN WALK-IN COOLER.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREAS.
VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
INSTALL BACK FLOW DEVICE ON UTILITY SINK.
MAR 112015PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
MAR 11
2015
PASSED
7 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED TO RECAULK AROUND THE WASHBOWLS IN BOTH TOILET ROOMS.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE BY THE BAR AREA, EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK AND COOKING EQUIPMENT IN THE REAR PREP AREA. THE CAN OPENER AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS IN THE REAR PREP AREA, IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, DISH MACHINE, WALK IN COOLER AND STORAGE AREA.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL STOCK ITEMS AT LEAST 6" OFF THE FLOOR IN THE WALK IN COOLER IN THE PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE WALLS AROUND THE DISH MACHINE, 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, COOKING/COOLING EQUIPMENT AND CLEAN THE CEILING TILES IN THE REAR PREP AREA.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL EMPLOYEES IN THE PREP AREA TO WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT.
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
INSTRUCTED TO MEET THE FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
APR 112014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
APR 11
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN THE BAR AND STORAGE AREAS.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD OR WASHING THE UTENSILS.
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APR 22014FAILED14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2014
FAILED
14 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
SEWAGE AND WASTE WATER DISPOSAL, NO BACK SIPHONAGE, CROSS CONNECTION AND/OR BACK FLOW
FOUND (ONLY) EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN PREP AREA BACKING UP WITH A BROWNISH, GREASY LIQUID COMING FROM THE DRAIN PIPES AND SPILLING ON TO PREP FLOORS. SINK IS SEVERLY CLOGGED AND IS NOT DRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE SINK REPAIRED. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN BAR AND PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE, BAR HAND SINK HAD PADS AND OTHER ITEMS COMPLETEL BLOCKIN IT AND THERE WAS A MOP BUCKET AND MOP OBSTRUCTING THE REAR EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK ACCESSIBLE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
FOUND EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE BAR AND IN THE PREP AREA WITH NO SOAP/HAND DRYING DEVICES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN BOTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
FOUND PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #1151291 DATED 05/15/13 NOT CORRECTED AND/OR MAINTAINED. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN: 33- CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVENS, BAR COOLER, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF #10 CAN STORAGE HOLDER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER. 34- CLEAN FLOORS IN DISH AREA, UNDER FRYER. 35- CLEAN WALLS UNDER/AROUND DISH MACHINE. NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMENS RESTROOM AND IN HALLWAYS OUT SIDE RESTROOM. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-42-090
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST PROVIDE A COVER FOR THE ICE BIN IN THE BAR AREA. MAINTAIN.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
MUST REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM OF PREP TABLES IN PREP AREA.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR OF THE ICE, INTERIOR/EXTERIOR OF DEEP FRYERS, KNIFE RACK, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE RACKS IN PREP AND IN COOLERS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS IN ALL CORNERS, UNDER/AROUND ALL HEAVY EQUIPMENT, IN THE BAR AND STORAGE AREAS.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
MUST REPAIR DAMAGED FLOOR IN FRONT OF REAR DOOR IN THE PREP AREA AND MAINTAIN. FLOOR MUST BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN WATER STAINED CEILING TILES IN BAR AREA AND IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS AROUND ALL SINKS, COOLERS, STORAGE RACKS AND PREP TABLES IN THE PREP AREA.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
MUST FIX AND MAINTAIN THE HOLE IN THE WALL BEHIND THE TOILET IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM.
APPROPRIATE METHOD OF HANDLING OF FOOD (ICE) HAIR RESTRAINTS AND CLEAN APPAREL WORN
ALL EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR A HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN HANDLING FOOD OR WASHING THE UTENSILS.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
MUST STORE THE ICE SCOOP IN A SANITIZED BIN OR IN THE SPACE PROVIDED INSIDE THE ICE MACHINE.
MAY 152013PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
MAY 15
2013
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
CLEAN INTERIOR OF OVENS, BAR COOLER, CLEAN EXTERIOR OF #10 CAN STORAGE HOLDER. CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
CLEAN FLOOR IN DISH AREA, UNDER FRYER.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CLEAN WALL UNDER/AROUND DISH MACHINE.NEED TO REPLACE WATER DAMAGED CEILING TILES IN WOMENS RESTROOM,AND IN HALLWAY OUT SIDE RESTROOM.
JUN 122012PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
JUN 12
2012
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage.NEED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE #10 CAN OPENER, AND CLEAN CAN STORAGE RACK, SMALL COOLER INTERIOR AT BAR AREA.
LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities.NEED TO CLEAN LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN.
JAN 102012PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
JAN 10
2012
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. THE FOLLOWING IN NEED OF CLEANING: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR OF WALK IN COOLER, AND PREP TABLES. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMP SINK, DISH MACHINE AND STEAM TABLE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD (ICE) DISPENSING UTENSILS, WASH CLOTHS PROPERLY STORED
Between uses and during storage ice dispensing utensils and ice receptacles shall be stored in a way that protects them from contamination. ICE UTENSIL MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN SANITIZED CONTAINER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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