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CLEAN RECORD

T JOELS FAMILY RESTAURANT

1928 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60608

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

88/100

Inspections

3

Last Inspected

Nov 2025

Critical

0

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

14 total

other
429%
facility
321%
contamination
321%
pest
214%
hygiene
17%
chemical
17%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorPest

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED THE FRONT AND REAR EXIT DOORS WITH 1/4" GAPS AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT POSSIBLE ENTRY POINTS FOR PESTS.

Code 38

MinorFacility

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE KITCHEN WITH A SLOW DRAIN AND THE FAUCET AT THE 3 COMP SINK WITH A LEAK. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING ISSUES.

Code 51

MinorFacility

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL UNDER THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR DISH WASHING AREA. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO NOTED THE FLOOR IN THE SAME AREA IN POOR REPAIR (BROKEN & MISSING ). MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Code 55

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.

Code 49

MinorFacility

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Code 56

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.