What is Joey G's Mac And Cheese's health inspection score?

Joey G's Mac And Cheese has a SafeDine safety score of 41 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Joey G's Mac And Cheese last inspected?

Joey G's Mac And Cheese was last inspected on May 11, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Joey G's Mac And Cheese have?

Joey G's Mac And Cheese has 53 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Joey G's Mac And Cheese safe to eat at?

Joey G's Mac And Cheese has a safety score of 41/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does Joey G's Mac And Cheese serve?

Joey G's Mac And Cheese serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Joey G's Mac And Cheese

Name: Joey G's Mac And Cheese
Address: 959 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago, 60622
Rating: 41

959 N WESTERN AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/11/2026

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0Poor

American•Wicker Park

Ranked #463 of 583 in Wicker ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

9 inspections

Last: May 11, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

11%

Clean Rate

5.9

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-53

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-30 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 47/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (41/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

2 inspections

2 high priority

3 intermediate

2 basic

May

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

4 intermediate

1 basic

Jul 2025

2 inspections

8 high priority

3 intermediate

10 basic

Jul

Oct 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2026

1 inspections

3 high priority

7 intermediate

Apr

May 2026

1 inspections

7 intermediate

Inspection History

9 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint4 Canvass Re-Inspection3 Canvass

May 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

7 Med

7 total

65/100inspection score

−35 pts

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−35 pts

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionFail

3 High7 Med

10 total3 risk factors

20/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLERisk Factor−10
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Intermediate (7)

−35 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
43IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED−5
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

Oct 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DENRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,UNUSED COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jul 25

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

3 High1 Med4 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

47/100inspection score

−43 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (ITALIAN BEEF, TURKEY, MEATBALLS, ETC.)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
5-204.11 : OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK FOR MAIN PREP AREA AND ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 : MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND SIDE MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-101.19 : MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ADJACENT REAR PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DENRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,UNUSED COOLERS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−43 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionFail

5 High2 Med6 Basic

13 total3 risk factors

13/100inspection score

−72 pts

High Priority (5)

−50 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN,TURKEY,MEATBALLS,ETC)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED POOR HYGIENIC PRACTICES BY FOOD HANDLER SHE WAS ON HER CELL PHONE AND THEN CAME BACK INTO PREP AREA AND PUT ON PLASTIC GLOVES AND REMOVE BREAD FROM BAG TO MAKE A SANDWICH WITHOUT WASHING HANDS. MUST WASH HANDS AFTER EVERY POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.(PRIORITY 7-38-010)(COS)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK FOR MAIN PREP AREA AND ICE CREAM PREP AREA. MUST INSTALL A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, SOAP, AND TOWELS, AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY PIPE AT HAND SINK IN REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 50 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT AND ON A PIECE OF WOOD ON FLOOR MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 7/14/25.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF FRONT DOOR AND WINDOW FRAME AND SIDE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

46GLOVES USED PROPERLY−2
OBSERVED EMPLOYEE MISUSAGE OF GLOVES.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE CARDBOARD FROM SHELVING UNITS IN ADJACENT REAR PREP AREA.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DENRIS BUILD UP FROM GRILL TABLE, PREP TABLES,FRYER CABINETS,MEAT SLICER,UNUSED COOLERS.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
MUST ADJUST SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR TO CLOSE TIGHTLY LEADING INTO PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN EXCESSIVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−72 pts

Risk factor bonus (3× +5)−15 pts

May 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Med

1 total

95/100inspection score

−5 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-202.15 OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL DOOR.

Base deductions−5 pts

May 24

Canvass InspectionFail

1 High3 Med1 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

68/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CURRENT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE ORIGINAL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS STORED AT AN INADEQUATE TEMPERATURE OF 46 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD TCS FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER DISCARDED 1/4 POUND SLICED TOMATOES AND 1 POUND SLICED TURKEY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 25 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE DROPPINGS AND SANITIZE AREA. OBSERVED LIVE RAT ACTIVITY ON SITE IN THE BASEMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED LARGE GAP AT BOTTOM OF SIDE DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL DOOR.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY CLUTTER IN THE BASEMENT AREA OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DECLUTTER BASEMENT.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High3 Med2 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

51/100inspection score

−39 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL PREP COOLERS WITHOUT THERMOMETERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 40 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE BASEMENT STORAGE AREA CORNER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, RECEIVE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE, AND MAINTAIN FACILITY FREE OF PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED BUILD-UP OF GREASE ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2549394 DATED 2/4/2022: #55 "OBSERVED EXCESS CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEAN ALL CLUTTER, ORGANIZE, AND MAINTAIN AREAS AT ALL TIMES." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−39 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

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85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

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