What is Jovial Club's health inspection score?

Jovial Club has a SafeDine safety score of 89 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jovial Club last inspected?

Jovial Club was last inspected on June 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jovial Club have?

Jovial Club has 25 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jovial Club safe to eat at?

Yes, Jovial Club has an excellent safety record with a score of 89/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Jovial Club serve?

Jovial Club serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jovial Club

Name: Jovial Club
Address: 9615 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 89

9615 S COMMERCIAL AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 10mo ago

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #506 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Stable

5 inspections

Last: Jun 27, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

11 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

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-11

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

0 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

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

Feb 2023

3 inspections

3 high priority

4 intermediate

14 basic

Feb

Feb 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Jun 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Jun

Inspection History

5 records on file

3 Canvass2 Canvass Re-Inspection

Jun 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Base deductions−7 pts

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

1 Med3 Basic

4 total

89/100inspection score

−11 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 200 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON ALL PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF SEVERAL OVENS,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON SHELVES AT OPEN STORAGE CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON LEDGE BEHIND PREP TABLES.OFFICE AREA IN KITCHEN-UNDER SHELVING UNITS .CHEMICAL & FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVES,IN CORNER OF FOOD STORAGE SHELF BEHIND DOOR.BANQUET BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER SINKS AND COUNTER TOP.CABINET IN DINING ROOM.MAIN BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER SINKS.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS,CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS.MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 2/23/23.(PRIORITY 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES,SAW MACHINE,UNUSED AND USED COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BARS AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Base deductions−11 pts

Feb 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High3 Med11 Basic

17 total1 risk factor

28/100inspection score

−67 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT BANQUET AREA BAR MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP,BAR AND TOILET ROOMS.

Intermediate (3)

−15 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 1,000 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON ALL PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF SEVERAL OVENS,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON SHELVES AT OPEN STORAGE CABINET,UNDER CRATES OF POTATO,ON & ON FLOOR BEHIND DISH STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON LEDGE BEHIND PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART SHELVES.OFFICE AREA IN KITCHEN-UNDER SHELVING UNITS AND IN BETWEEN CLUTTER IN SAME AREA.CHEMICAL & FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON SHELVING UNITS AND ON FLOOR NEXT TO SHELVES,IN CORNER OF TOOLS,CLEANING EQUIPMENT AND FOOD STORAGE SHELF BEHIND DOOR.BANQUET BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER SINKS AND COUNTER TOP.CABINET IN DINING ROOM.MAIN BAR AREA- ON FLOOR UNDER BAR & SINKS,BOARD GAMES.BASEMENT- ENTRY WAY DOOR WAY IN BASEMENT,ALL STORAGE ROOMS-ON FLOOR AND SHELVING UNITS,ALONG WALL BASES BEHIND ARTICLES ALONG WALLS.LIQUOR STORAGE AREA-ON FLOOR.OBSERVED RODENTICIDE SCATTERED ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT AREA.MUST REMOVE DROP
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (11)

−22 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT AND ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES,SAW MACHINE,UNUSED AND USED COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES (SHOES,PAPERS,ETC) FROM FLOOR IN PREP/OFFICE AREA,REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA, BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN MAIN,MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND GRAFFITI ON WALL.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BARS AND WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET DINING AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−67 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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