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Joe Willie's

7433 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619

Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)

Out of business · as of Dec 12, 2025

Joe Willie's was last inspected on December 12, 2025 with a result of “Out of Business”. Inspectors found no violations.

Latest inspection

December 12, 2025 · Canvass

Closed

Result: Out of Business

No violations

The inspector found this business closed.

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

10 inspections on record

  1. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  2. Pass

    Complaint · Pass

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Interior of fryers with thick grease, dirt and food build up. Instructed to detail clean and maintain fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: The sprayer on the faucet of the 3-compartment sink is in poor repair and being held togeter by duct tape. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: The floors under/around the fryers with grease, food and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain floors.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: The filters on the ventilation hood with grease, dirt and dust build up. Instructed to clean and maintain filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  3. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the ice scoop stored on top of the ice machine. Instructed to wash, rinse and sanitize then store either handle up inside the ice machine or in a clean bin/container.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the interior of the deep fryers with grease and dirt. Instructed to clean and maintain the fryers.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed the allergen certificate expired. Instructed manager to provide a current certificate and maintain.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  4. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  5. No Entry

    Non-Inspection · No Entry

    No violations

  6. Pass

    Canvass · Pass

    2 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Observed raw wood underneath bar area. Instructed manager to seal/paint raw wood as it can not be cleaned effectively and maintain. Two maintenance workers painted raw wood during inspection.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed dust on tables, on counters and floors. Instructed manager to clean effectively and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  7. Pass

    License Re-Inspection · Pass

    1 general Show violations
    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of clutter and and unused equipment in the rear garage storage area. Instructed to remove any and all unsed equipment as a means of preventing pest and instect harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  8. Fail

    License · Fail

    4 general Show violations
    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed cooking equipment not operating. (gas turned on but not working, waiting for part)instructed all equipment must be on and working upon re-inspection.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no back flow device at the rear 1 comp sink and the mop sink in the rear prep area instructed to install and maintain.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacles in the womens toilet room in the front and the toilet room in the rear of the facility. Instructed to provide and maintain.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed a build up of clutter and and unused equipment in the rear garage storage area. Instructed to remove any and all unsed equipment as a means of preventing pest and instect harboring.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  9. No Entry

    License · No Entry

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 11 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.