Conditional

Joes Ribs and Tips

4805 W Madison St, Chicago, IL 60644

Restaurant ZIP 60644 Risk 1 (High)

Pass with Conditions · as of May 12, 2026

Joes Ribs and Tips was last inspected on May 12, 2026 with a result of “Pass w/ Conditions”. Inspectors found 10 violations, 1 of them critical.

Latest inspection

May 12, 2026 · Canvass

Conditional

Result: Pass w/ Conditions

1 critical8 general1 paperwork
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

    Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signs at handwashing sinks in rear dishwashing and washroom areas. Instructed manager to provide handwashing signs at all handwashing sinks used by employees.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • GeneralFood handling

    Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

    Inspector’s note: Observed bulk container not covered in rear storage area. Instructed manager to cover all bulk containers to protecyt from contamination.

    Official wording (code 39)

    Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

  • GeneralFood handling

    Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.

    Inspector’s note: Observed single service articles not inverted. Instructed manager to invert all single service articles to protect from contamination.

    Official wording (code 45)

    Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle in washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle in all unisex washrooms.

    Official wording (code 53)

    Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed debris on floors along walls and corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean floors in all areas.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed stained and missing ceiling tiles in prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to replace and maintain ceiling tiles.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed inadequate lighting in prep and dishwashing areas. Instructed manager to provide adequate lighting in all areas.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no operable mechanical ventilation inside washrooms. Instructed manager to provide operable ventilation in washrooms.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • GeneralRepeat violation

    A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.

    Inspector’s note: Previous core violation not corrected from report #2627702 on 11-26-25:58-observed no allergen training certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed pic that all certified managers are required to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for inspection. Priority foundation 7-42-090 citation issued

    Official wording (code 60)

    Previous core violation corrected

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Not all food employees had food-handler training.

    Inspector’s note: Observed no valid food handler training for employees. All employees handling food and equipment must provide food handler training.

    Official wording (code 57)

    All food employees have food handler training

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    License · Pass

    1 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

      Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no handwashing signs at prep sink. Instructed person in charge to place handwashing signage at all sinks and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed sink compartments not labeled clearly designating wash-rinse-sanitize compartments. Instructed person in charge to label and maintain.

      Official wording (code 48)

      Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed bottoms of prep tables with rust build up. Instructed person in charge to clean and remove and maintain surface smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed toilet doors not self closing. Instructed person in charge to install self closing device on doors.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed lighting in walk in to be insubstantial. Instructed person in charge to install better light in walk in cooler.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed hood not operating at time of inspection. Instructed person in charge to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site at time of inspection. Instructed pic that all certified managers are required to obtain allergen training and retain certificate on site for inspection.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.