Pass

Joe & the Juice

233 S Wacker Dr, Chicago, IL 60606

Restaurant ZIP 60606 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jun 29, 2026

Joe & the Juice was last inspected on June 29, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations, 2 of them critical.

Latest inspection

June 29, 2026 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 critical1 general
  • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

    Inspector’s note: Observed soap provided at the 1-compartment food preparation sink in the front service area. Instructed to remove soap from 1-compartment sink and provide hand soap, disposable paper towels, and other handwashing aids and devices only at sinks designated for handwashing and maintain.

    Official wording (code 10)

    Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

  • CriticalFood handling

    Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

    Inspector’s note: Observed interior surfaces of ice machine in the rear area mildly soiled with dust debris. Instructed to clean food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dust debris and other soils and maintain.

    Official wording (code 16)

    Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: Observed several bulk equipment containers and cleaning supplies cluttering rear warewashing and utility sink area. Instructed to relocate equipment containers and cleaning supplies and maintain all areas of the premises free from excessive clutter or items unnecessary to food operations.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    4 critical1 general Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed handwashing sink in the rear warewashing area obstructed by food equipment boxes and cleaning supplies. Instructed to relocate boxes and cleaning supplies and maintain all handwashing sinks accessible for handwashing at all times. Person-in-charge removed obstructions from handwashing sink on-site at time of inspection. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c) citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed soap provided at the 1-compartment food preparation sink in the front service area. Instructed to remove soap from 1-compartment sink and provide hand soap, disposable paper towels, and other handwashing aids and devices only at sinks designated for handwashing and maintain.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood handling

      Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

      Inspector’s note: Observed interior surfaces of ice machine in the rear area mildly soiled with dust debris. Instructed to clean food- and nonfood-contact surfaces of equipment at adequate frequency to prevent build up of dust debris and other soils and maintain.

      Official wording (code 16)

      Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

    • CriticalFood temperature

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed front service area hybrid line/drawer cooler in poor repair, internal ambient air temperature of 56.0f at time of inspection. Person-in-charge aware of cooler in poor repair, removed all tcs food items prior to inspector arrival and provided proof of work order for repair. Tagged equipment with instructions to contact cdph once equipment is repaired or replaced and prior to use. Priority violation. 7-38-005 no citation issued.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed several bulk equipment containers and cleaning supplies cluttering rear warewashing and utility sink area. Instructed to relocate equipment containers and cleaning supplies and maintain all areas of the premises free from excessive clutter or items unnecessary to food operations.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 4 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.