JOSEPHS FINEST MEATS INC

7101 W ADDISON ST, CHICAGO, IL 60634 · Grocery Store

17 inspections

1. CanvassJan 22, 2026

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CARD BOARD BOXES STACKED ON TOP OF TABLE IN REAR MEAT PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE UNECCESARY CLUTTER FROM PREMISES.
2. CanvassJan 10, 2025

   0 infractions

3. CanvassJun 17, 2024

   3 infractions

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED EMPTY CARD BOARD BOXES THROUGHOUT FACILITY. MUST REMOVE UNECESSARY ITEMS.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALL NEAR FRONT SHOWCASE COOLER WHERE CHICKEN IS STORED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED DUSTY VENTS IN WALK IN COOLER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
4. CanvassSep 27, 2023

   1 infraction

   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED CHIPPING PAINT ON CEILING ABOVE MEAT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR.
5. CanvassNov 9, 2022

   2 infractions

   • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
     • FOUND NO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICES AT MOP SINK FAUCET.MUST PROVIDE WHERE IT CAN BE LOCATED AND SERVICED.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • FOUND CLUTTER STORED ON SHELVING UNITS AT REAR DRY STORAGE AREAS.TOOLS.ETC.MUST CLEAN AND ORGANIZE.
6. CanvassOct 4, 2021

   5 infractions

   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED FROZEN FOOD STOCK BOXES STORED ON FLOOR INSIDE THE WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED TO STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL FROZEN FOODS ON RAISED SHELVINGS IN WALK IN FREEZERS.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DRIED UP FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE OF THE OVEN AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • OBSERVED SEVERAL BROKEN FLOOR TILES IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA BEHIND THE MIXER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSRTUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT DEBRIS AT CEILING FRONT PREP AREA AND REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS AT FRONT CUSTOMER AREA UNDERNEATH THE GROCERY DISPLAY SHELVING UNITS AND AT REAR AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK LOCATION TO REMOVE DUSTS,DEBRIS SPILLAGE.
7. CanvassJun 18, 2020

   5 infractions

   • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PROPER LABELING OF FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (SALT, SUGAR, SPICES ETC).
   • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
     • TOILET ROOM RECEPTACLE MUST BE COVERED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COVER/LID.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAINS IN REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER IN REAR AREA.
8. CanvassJan 4, 2019

   10 infractions

   • 3. MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
     • NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
   • 5. PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
     • NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE ON VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP PROCEDURE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
   • 39. CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
     • OBSERVED ALL FROZEN FOODS ON THE BOX INSIDE THE TWO WALK IN FREEZERS ARE STORED ON THE FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR OR PROVIDE RAISED SHELVINGS TO STORE ALL FROZEN FOODS ON THE BOX INSIDE WALK IN FREEZERS.
   • 41. WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
     • WIPING CLOTH FOR WIPING THE CHOPPING BOARD,PREP TABLES, TOP OF DISPLAY COOLER MUST BE STORED ON A BUCKET WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION.
   • 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
     • ALL CLEAN UTENSILS POTS,PANS, FOOD TRAYS, MUST BE STORED UPSIDE DOWN/INVERTED TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION AND DUST BUILD-UP.
   • 48. WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
     • CAULK WORN OUT ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK SPLASH GUARD AND WASHBOWL SINK IN THE WASHROOM. MUST RE CAULK AND MAINTAIN.
   • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
     • MUST CLEAN,REMOVE DIRT AND MAINTAIN UNDERNEATH THE DISPLAY COOLER WITH CHICKEN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN WITH DEBRIS AND SLIMY BUILD-UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, RE ORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA ON TOP OF THE WALK IN FREEZER. REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
   • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
     • WALLS INSIDE THE WASHROOM AND CEILING IN THE REAR PREP/STORAGE AREA WITH PEELING PAINT. MUST SCRAPE PEELING PAINT AND REPAINT .
9. ComplaintSep 28, 2017

   4 infractions

   • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS AND FREEZERS WITH DRIED FOOD DEBRIS, COUNTER AND PREP SHELVES ON PREMISES.
   • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
     • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREMISES (FRONT DISPLAY, SERVICE AND REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA) INCLUDING FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER AND INSIDE WALK-IN FREEZER.-----------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF FLOOR DRAIN WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS AND SLIMY BUILD-UP UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
     • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE WORKING DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
   • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
     • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA, ON TOP OF WALK-IN FREEZER IN REAR AREA, MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.---------ALL CLEANING EQUIPMENT (MOPS, BROOMS ETC.) OFF THE FLOOR.
10. CanvassOct 6, 2016

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • ICE BUILD-UP IN REAR AREA WALK-IN FREEZER, INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN,
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • CEILING VENTS IN KITCHEN AREA DUSTY, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
    • 37. TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
      • EMPLOYEES PERSONAL ITEMS NOT STORED IN ONE DESIGNATED AREA, INSTRUCTED TO DO SO,
11. CanvassDec 4, 2015

    3 infractions

    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR DRAIN UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER EQUIPPED WITH HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWEL IN FRONT DELI/MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
12. CanvassJul 28, 2014

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • Walk in cooler shelving that had peeling paint/rust, shall be repaired/replaced.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving/racks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices), prep table lower shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in walk in cooler and rear storage areas under shelving not clean, need detailed cleaning(corners).
13. CanvassAug 29, 2013

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Non food contact surfaces of walk in cooler shelving, reach in cooler door tracks not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floors in rear prep areas under rear storage shelving not clean, need cleaning(corners).
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • Walls that had peeling paint, exposed plaster in rear prep area, shall be repaired/sealed.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Exhaust vents(ventilation) in walk in coolers, rear prep area not clean, need detailed cleaning(crevices).
14. CanvassOct 17, 2012

    5 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED MILK CRATES IS USED AS STORAGE SHELVINGS IN REAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USED RAISED SHELVES 6 INCHES OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN STORAGE SHELVES AND CABINETS IN FRONT MEAT PREP AREA.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND MEAT PREP AREA (BY CHICKEN DISPLAY COOLER).---------MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH DUST AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION UNDER MEAT PREP TABLE (FRONT SERVICE AREA), FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN REAR PREP AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, MOP SINK, EXPOSED HAND SINK AND STORAGE SHELVES.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • MUST CLEAN WALLS BEHIND PREP TABLE WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE IN REAR AND WALLS BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND REORGANIZE REAR PREP//STORAGE AREA, SAME ON TOP OF WALK-IN COOLER/WALK-IN FREEZER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.--------MUST CLEAN AND REMOVE CLUTTER AND DEAD TREES IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
15. CanvassApr 4, 2011

    4 infractions

    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • Storage shelves behind not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean and sanitize.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • Floor along wallbase and under equipment not cleaned. Instructed to detail clean daily.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • Ventilation not provided in toilet room. Instructed to have window open at all times or install exhaust fan. Utility sink and three compartment sink installed together. Instructed to install shield between sinks.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • Unnecessary articles stored in rear. Instructed to remove all unused articles and detail clean.
16. Canvass Re-InspectionAug 30, 2010

    0 infractions

17. CanvassAug 23, 2010

    3 infractions

    • 29. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION(S) CORRECTED 7-42-090
      • A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATION FROM REPORT #157709,DATED -7-02-09 NOT CORRECTED,FOUND UNNECESSARY MATERIALS NOT NEEDED IN THE STORE AT THE REAR AREA ,SERIOUS VIOLATION,CITATION ISSUED;INSTRUCTED TO REMOVED,CLEAN AND ORGANIZED AND OR PUT A DIVIDER TO SEPARATE PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA,;GIVEN 5 DAYS 08-30-10 TO CORRECT THE VIOLATION
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INTERIOR COOLERS,CABINETS UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOOR ALL AROUND UNCLEAN,FLOOR INSIDE WALK IN COOLER UNCLEAN,MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN