Joe Will's Chicken and Fish
337 S Sacramento Blvd, Chicago, IL 60612
Restaurant ZIP 60612 Risk 2 (Medium)
Passed · as of Oct 1, 2025
Joe Will's Chicken and Fish was last inspected on October 1, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 6 violations.
Latest inspection
October 1, 2025 · Complaint Re-Inspection
Result: Pass
5 general1 paperwork-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: 4-602.13 must detail clean and maintain all prep tables, storage shelving, interior of the chest freezer(clean and defrost) and wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.18 must detail, clean the fixtures and floors in the washroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.12 must detail clean floors, walls through out to remove spills, debris and/or grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 6-303.11 no lighting provided inside of the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to provide adequate lighting inside food storage areas.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: 4-202.18 must detail clean the filter and hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 observed a few employee's onsite without thier food handler training. Instructed manager to comply, or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
Inspection history
3 inspections on record
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Fail
Complaint · Fail
7 general1 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed 30 mice droppings scattered on the bottom shelf of the prep table, 10 mice droppings on the floor in the corner of the washroom. Also observed 10 live flies scattered in the prep area. Must remove and detail clean all affected areas and call pest control for service. Priority foundation citation #7-38-020(a).
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean and maintain all prep tables, storage shelving, interior of the chest freezer(clean and defrost) and wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed the 3 comp sink with slow draining in 2 of the compartments. Must repair, clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the fixture and floors in the washroom.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean floors, walls through out to remove spills, debris and/or grease.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Must detail clean the filter and hood above the cooking equipment to remove grease and debris.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No lighting provided inside of the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to provide adequate lighting inside food storage areas.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed a few employee's onsite without thier food handler training. Instructed manager to comply or citations will follow.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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Pass
License · Pass
5 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the top of the stoves, interior of the deep fryers, prep tables, interior of the chest freezer and wire storage racks in the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Repair the leak at the 3-compartment sink in the rear food prep area.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed chipped paint on the corner of the wall of the food prep area across from the 3-compartment sink. Also observed unpainted drywall on the back wall next to the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to scrape and repaint chipped paint and paint the unpainted drywall wall section.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Clean the walls of the dish washing area. Clean the floor of the basement and the walk-in cooler.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: No lighting provided inside of the walk-in cooler. Management instructed to provide adequate lighting inside food storage areas.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 13 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.