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Restaurant: Chicago Joe's
Address: 2252-2256 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60618
Type: Restaurant
Total inspections: 5
Last inspection: Sep 26, 2012

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All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR NORTH CUTTING BOARD,REAR SLICER, AND CLEAN SIDES OF FRYER AND BOX FREEZER/ UPRIGHT FREEZER IN BASEMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair.FLOOR DRAIN COVER MISSING IN BASEMENT MUST PROVIDE, CLEAN KITCHEN FLOOR RESEAL FLOOR IN KITCHEN ENTRANCE, RAMP. CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned.PEELING PAINT IN WALK IN COOLER CEILING AND WALLS MUST REMOVE AND RESEAL. CLEAN WALL BEHIND CHAR GRILL.
REPLACE LIGHT IN KITCHEN WEST SIDE.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair.REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM KITCHEN FLOOR.

All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT (STOVE, FRYER, GRILL ETC) WITH HEAVY GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, INTERIOR SURFACES OF 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACE OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE RACKS INSIDE ALL WALK-IN COOLER WITH MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP AND SOME FOOD DEBRIS, LIGHT SHIELDS ABOVE KITCHEN (REAR) WITH DUST AND DEAD INSECTS, INTERIOR OF UNUSED COOLER IN THE KITCHEN (NEXT TO SALAD PREP COOLER), INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL SODA GUN HOLDER BEHIND BAR, AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF GREASE DUMPSTER IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE AT EMPLOYEE WASHROOM DOOR IN THE BASEMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT, ESPECIALLY FLOORS UNDER NEXT TO SODA SYRUP SHELVES, UNDER FOOD EQUIPMENT.----- NOTED SOME WATER POOLING ON FLOOR IN THE BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AT ALL TIMES TO PREVENT INSECT HARBORAGE. ----- MUST REPLACE MISSING FLOOR TILES UNDER/BETWEEN 2 FRYER IN THE KITCHEN (REAR).----- NOTED WOODEN FLOOR IN KEG WALK-IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO FIX.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS BEHIND DISH MACHINE DRAIN RACK WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP.----- MUST REPAIR LOOSE CEILING (FRP TILE) ABOVE PREP STATION/3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT.
All parts of the food establishment and all parts of the property used in connection with the operation of the establishment shall be kept neat and clean and should not produce any offensive odors. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES AND CLUTTER STORED IN STORAGE ROOM AND CLUTTER UNDER STAIRCASE (LEADING TO LAUNDRY WASHER) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. MUST REORGANIZE, ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6' OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING COLD FAUCET HANDLE AT 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SINK) AND LOOSE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SINK) IN REAR KITCHEN.-----MUST REPAIR LOOSE EXPOSED HAND SINK THE BASEMENT.
Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA/ KITCHEN IN REAR, ALSO MUST REPLACE MISSING END CAPS.

All employees who handle food shall wash their hands as often as necessary to maintain a high degree of personal cleanliness and should conform to hygienic practices prescribed by the Board of Health. POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES; OBSERVED TWO WAITRESS AND ONE WAITER HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUR READY TO EAT FOODS,[BARE HAND CONTACT], WITHOUT WASHING THEIR HANDS INSIDE PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK. [FOOD ITEMS, SLICED FRUITS, LETTUCE, TOMATO, ONIONS]. INSTRUCTED HANDS MUST BE WASHED IN EXPOSED SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. BARE HANDS CONTACT WITH READY TO EAT FOODS MUST BE MINIMIZED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010[A].
Adequate and convenient toilet facilities shall be provided. They should be properly designed, maintained, and accessible to employees at all times. KITCHEN EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WAHING. OBSERVED MULTI-USE UTENSILS INSIDE ABOVE SINK, [A KNIFE, SPOONS, INSIDE SINK]. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UTENSILS, SINK MUST BE ACCESSIBLE FOR PROPER HAND WASHING AT ALL TIME. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-030.
All food not stored in the original container shall be stored in properly labeled containers. MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS.
Containers and utensils shall be inverted, covered, or otherwise protected from contamination until used. All single-service drinking straws and containers shall be discarded immediately after use. CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES.
All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON ONE OF TWO STEAM TABLES, AND BROKEN SHELVING UNIT NEAR DISH MACHINE.
All utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized after each usage. MUST CLEAN-SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC..ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT.
The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD UP.
The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. MUST REPLACE MISSING WALL TILES THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND CLEAN WALLS BEHIND AND NEAR COOKING EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN.
Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1PART SINKS AND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN.
All employees shall be required to use effective hair restraints to confine hair.
CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.

WE OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CLUTTER THRU-OUT BASEMENT, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN AND ORGANIZE TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. ARTICLES MUST BE STORED OFF FLOORS, AWAY FROM WALLS. ALSO INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND COVER ALL UNUSED EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES, ONE FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS HANDS INSIDE 3PART SINK, AND ANOTHER FOOD HANDLER WASHED HIS INSIDE A PREP SINK. INSTRUCTED, HANDS MUST BE WASHED INSIDE EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH WARM WATER AND SOAP. THE WASHING OF HANDS INSIDE A UTENSIL-WASHING SINK IS PROHIBITED. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-010(A).
WE OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF MICE ACTIVITY IN THE BASEMENT. OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS NOTED ON FLOOR AND ALONG WEST WALL, ALSO NOTED SOME FRUIT FLIES ON EAST WALL BY THE DISH MACHINE AT REAR DISH WASHING AREA, (5-10 FLIES). INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE AREAS, SEAL OPENINGS TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY. ADVICED TO CALL PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-38-020.
PREVIOUS INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY NOT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED REPORT SUMMARY MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-010(B).
PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #521322, DATED 4-4-11. VIOLATIONS, #30, MUST LABEL PREP FOODS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS. #31, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED ON STORAGE SHELVES. #32, MUST REPLACE MISSING HANDLES ON ONE OF TWO STEAM TABLES, AND BROKEN SHELVING UNIT NEAR DISH MACHINE. #33, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, STEAM TABLES, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, STORAGE SHELVES, ETC. ALL EQUIPMENT THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. #34, MUST CLEAN FLOORS AND FLOOR DRAINS THRU-OUT KITCHEN AND BASEMENT. EXCESSIVE DEBRIS AND GREASE BUILD-UP. #38, MUST REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER 1PART SINKS AND 3PART SINK FAUCET IN KITCHEN. #43, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED, 7-42-090.
INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE RUSTY SHELVINGS UNITS INSIDE WALK IN COOLERS IN BASEMENT, AND REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS OF SALAD REACH IN COOLER.
EXCESSIVE DUST NOTED ON CEILING ABOVE THE PREP COOLERS INSIDE THE KITCHEN, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
INSTRUCTED TO REGROUT FLOOR THRU-OUT THE KITCHEN AND REPAIR FLOOR INSIDE BEER WALK IN COOLER IN BASEMENT.
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.

CLUTTER REMOVED, AREAS CLEANED AND ORGANIZED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
NO MICE DROPPINGS OR FRUIT FLIES NOTED AT THIS TIME, PEST CONTROL SERVICED BUSINESS ON 9-25-12, FLOOR OPENINGS SEALED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
SUMMARY REPORT POSTED AND VISIBLE, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
PREVIOUS VIOLATIONS UNDER VIOLATION #29 ALL CORRECTED.
SHELVING UNITS REPLACED AND HAS A WORK ORDER FOR GASKETS, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
KITCHEN AND BEER WALK IN COOLER FLOORS REPAIRED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
CEILING CLEANED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.
THERMOMETERS PROVIDED, VIOLATION CORRECTED.

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