Restaurant · Chicago, IL

Joe's Pizza

5862 W Higgins Ave

Last inspected Jan 8, 2026 · View Map ↗ · Compare ↗

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Quick Answers

When was Joe's Pizza last inspected?: The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 8, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?: Yes: 1 violation recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?: 4 inspections on record, from Apr 8, 2024 to Jan 8, 2026.
Has Joe's Pizza ever been closed by the health department?: No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Apr 8, 2024.

The Full Inspection History

4 inspections

Canvass

Jan 8, 2026

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 47Cleaning and sanitizing

Official Wording

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST LID IN POOR REPAIR WITH PIECES MISSING. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LID.

In Plain English

Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.

More about cleaning or sanitizing problems

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 8, 2026 · Original Source

Canvass

Jan 3, 2025

Pass

0 recorded violations

No violations recorded in this inspection.

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 3, 2025 · Original Source

Canvass

Apr 9, 2024

Pass

1 recorded violation

notedCode 56Facility maintenance

Official Wording

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector’s Notes

OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS OF HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

In Plain English

Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.

More about building upkeep issues

Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 9, 2024 · Original Source

Non-Inspection