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Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Joe's Bar

940 W Weed St

Last inspected Jul 20, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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The full inspection history

6 inspections

Canvass

Jul 20, 2026

Pass w/ Conditions

4 recorded violations

notedCode 33Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

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notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

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

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

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notedCode 51Water, plumbing, and sewage

Official wording

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Inspector’s notes

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

In plain English

The business had issues with hot or cold running water, plumbing, drains, backflow prevention, or sewage disposal. Some of these, like no hot water, can force a temporary closure until fixed.

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notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

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.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jul 20, 2026 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Jun 15, 2026

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 15, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Oct 20, 2025

Pass w/ Conditions

2 recorded violations

notedCode 22Food temperature

Official wording

PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES

Inspector’s notes

Found 60 lbs of cooked chicken wings held at 50.8f in walk-in cooler, chicken stored in large deep covered container in cooler a day before. Instructed manager to hold cold TCS foods at 41 f or lower. Priority violation 7-38-005. chicken discarded valued at $150.

In plain English

Food was not kept cold enough, hot enough, cooled fast enough, or cooked or reheated to the right temperature. Bacteria grow quickly in the "danger zone" between 41°F and 135°F, which makes this one of the most important food-safety checks.

More about food kept at an unsafe temperature
notedCode 37Food source and labeling

Official wording

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Inspector’s notes

Bulk food container ( flour )not labeled, Instructed to label.

In plain English

Food came from an unapproved source, was missing required date marks or labels, or was past its use-by date. Knowing where food came from and how old it is helps prevent illness.

More about food source, dating, or labeling problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 20, 2025 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

Oct 8, 2025

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Oct 8, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Jun 3, 2024

Pass

2 recorded violations

notedCode 49Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE SODA GUN NOZZLES AT THE BARS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing

Official wording

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector’s notes

CLEAN THE FLOOR UNDER THE BARS.

In plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 3, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection

May 20, 2024

No Entry

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, May 20, 2024 · Original Source

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