What is T Joels Family Restaurant's health inspection score?

T Joels Family Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was T Joels Family Restaurant last inspected?

T Joels Family Restaurant was last inspected on November 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does T Joels Family Restaurant have?

T Joels Family Restaurant has 19 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is T Joels Family Restaurant safe to eat at?

Yes, T Joels Family Restaurant has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

T Joels Family Restaurant

Name: T Joels Family Restaurant
Address: 1928 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, 60608
Rating: 85

1928 W CERMAK RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 11/14/2025

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0Excellent

Pilsen

Ranked #160 of 405 in Pilsen

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Nov 14, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.8

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-4 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+3 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

Location

1928 W CERMAK RD, Chicago, IL 60608

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Sep

Oct 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Nov 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Nov

Inspection History

4 records on file

3 Canvass1 Canvass Re-Inspection

Nov 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
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.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY FOOD DEBRIS IN BETWEEN COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT POSSIBLE FOOD SOURCE FOR PESTS.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
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.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
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.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
MUST CLEAN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.

Base deductions−13 pts

Oct 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High2 Med5 Basic

8 total1 risk factor

65/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITH AN EXPIRED COPY OF A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN A VALID ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
3-603.11 OBSERVED ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW WITH A CONSUMER ADVISORY DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU, SUCH AS CHICKEN ITEMS, PORK ITEMS, AND SHRIMP AND FISH ITEMS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE THE ASTREIK THAT IS NEXT TO MENU ITEMS THAT CAN NOT BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS OPEN WITHOUT ADEQUATE MESH SCREENS. INSTRUCTED TO KEEP SAID DOORS CLOSED OR PROVIDE ADEQUATE MESH SCREENS WHILE DOORS ARE OPENED IN ORDER TO PREVENT THE ENTRY OF PESTS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
2-402.11 OBSERVED THE CHEF WITHOUT A PROPER HAIR RESTRAINT, SUCH AS A HAT OR HAIR NET. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
3-304.14 OBSERVED WIPING CLOTHS NOT STORED IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION AND STORED ON THE CUTTING BOARD ATTACHED TO THE 3-DOOR PREP COOLER IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE WIPING CLOTHS AT ALL TIMES.
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−2
3-304.12 OBSERVED THE ICE SCOOP BEING STORED DIRECTLY IN ICE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP AT ALL TIMES.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) OBSERVED RUST ON THE BOTTOM SHELF AND THE GREASE TRAP IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST AND MAKE SAID SURFACES SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED R4ESIDUE ON INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS INSIDE REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WOMEN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP HEADS IMPROPERLY STORED IN UTILITY SINK AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOPS TO DRY TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED LIGHT SHIELDS IN DISH WASHING AREA AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN FRONT REACH-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100

Excellent

70 – 84

Good

Below 70

Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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