ImprovingThe latest inspection recorded fewer violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Mar 18, 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?
3 inspections on record, from Aug 5, 2024 to Mar 18, 2026.
Has Joe's Seafood, Prime Steak ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 3 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Aug 5, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
3 inspections
Canvass
Mar 18, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 56Facility maintenance
Official Wording
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
ONE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER MISSING ABOVE SOUP PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE CEILING LIGHT BULB COVER FOR SAID AREA.
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.
OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REFINISH OR REPLACE DAMAGED OR STAINED CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR GROUT AND DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN THROUGHOUT ENTIRE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR TO CREATE A SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED 2 BURNED-OUT LIGHT-BULB IN THE HOOD SYSTEM REAR PREP. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE HOOD SYSTEM UNIT.
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.