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JOE'S BAR

940 W WEED ST, Chicago, IL, 60642

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent inspection

Date
July 20, 2026
Type
Canvass
Result
Pass w/ Conditions
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Cited findings
5
Jurisdiction
Cook County (Chicago)

Violations (5)

  • 33

    PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

    OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED ACROSS FROM GRILL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, TEMPERATURE AT 60F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NO TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE SAID EQUIPMENT AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED BLACK SOILED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT STORAGE, PREP AND BARS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT TO ELEVATE ITEMS.

  • 47

    FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

    OBSERVED RUSTED PREP TABLE SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN

  • 51

    PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

    OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH WATER LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FIXTURE IN GOOD CONDITION.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

    OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE DIRECTLY NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH PEELING/ CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MANTAIN.

Source: Cook County (Chicago) health department. Data refreshed September 4, 2026. Results are shown in the health department's own wording. This record is provided for general information; confirm current status with the health department before relying on it.