More Issues RecentlyThe latest inspection recorded more violations than the one before it. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Josephs Finest Meats Inc last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jan 22, 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 Sep 27, 2023 to Jan 22, 2026.
Has Josephs Finest Meats Inc ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Sep 27, 2023.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Canvass
Jan 22, 2026
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STACKED ON TOP OF TABLE IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNECCESARY CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 22, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Jan 10, 2025
Pass
0 recorded violations
No violations recorded in this inspection.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jan 10, 2025 · Original Source
Canvass
Jun 17, 2024
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED EMPTY CARD BOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS.
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.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 17, 2024 · Original Source
Canvass
Sep 27, 2023
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 55Cleaning and sanitizing
Official Wording
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
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.