What is Joe's Pizza's health inspection score?

Joe's Pizza has a SafeDine safety score of 99 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Joe's Pizza last inspected?

Joe's Pizza was last inspected on January 8, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Joe's Pizza have?

Joe's Pizza has 15 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Joe's Pizza safe to eat at?

Yes, Joe's Pizza has an excellent safety record with a score of 99/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Joe's Pizza serve?

Joe's Pizza serves Pizza cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Joe's Pizza

Name: Joe's Pizza
Address: 5862 W HIGGINS AVE, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 99

5862 W HIGGINS AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 1/8/2026

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0Excellent

Pizza•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 95% of pizza restaurants

Stable

6 inspections

Last: Jan 8, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

2.5

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-1

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-1 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-1 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

May 2023

2 inspections

3 high priority

10 basic

May

Apr 2024

2 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

Jan

Jan 2026

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Jan 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST LID IN POOR REPAIR WITH PIECES MISSING. INSTURCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE LID.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jan 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT BUILD UP OF GREASE AND GRIME ON FILTERS OF HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Apr 24

Non-Inspection InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY SINK THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE IN CEILING ABOVE WOODEN SHELVING ON EAST WALL IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD OR DRYING RACK INSTALLED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT DRAINING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE TO BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EAST BRICK WALL IN BAR AREA NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND TO BE NONABSORBENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−20 pts

May 23

License InspectionFail

2 High5 Basic

7 total

70/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ANY SINK THROUGHOUT ESTABLISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND POST HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDSINKS.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINK IN GELATO DISPENSING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C)

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER PIPE IN CEILING ABOVE WOODEN SHELVING ON EAST WALL IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ENCASE WASTE WATER PIPE TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION OF ITEMS.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO DRAIN BOARD OR DRYING RACK INSTALLED FOR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN BAR AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED DRAIN LINE FOR WALK-IN COOLER IN BASEMENT DRAINING ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO EXTEND DRAIN LINE TO BASEMENT FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED EAST BRICK WALL IN BAR AREA NOT SEALED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SMOOTHLY SEAL FOR EASE OF CLEANING AND TO BE NONABSORBENT.

Base deductions−30 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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