Joey's Red Hots
Last inspected: Dec 11, 2025
74
Score
JOEY'S RED HOTS, located at 11500 S Western Ave, Chicago, IL, underwent a moderate-risk inspection on December 11, 2025, resulting in a score of 74. The inspection identified six minor violations related to food preparation, storage, display, and the cleanliness of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across thirteen inspections, JOEY'S RED HOTS has historically maintained a medium-risk profile.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 11, 2025
Routine
6 minor violations.
74
Apr 25, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Nov 5, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Jan 18, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Apr 4, 2023
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Oct 28, 2022
Complaint
3 critical violations. 2 minor violations.
58
Jul 8, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
78
Feb 24, 2021
Routine
9 minor violations.
64
Jan 21, 2020
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Jan 16, 2020
Routine
2 critical violations. 4 major violations.
50
Mar 6, 2019
Reinspection
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Feb 27, 2019
Routine
5 major violations. 10 minor violations.
37
Apr 24, 2018
License
No violations found.
100
Violations — Dec 11, 2025 Inspection
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BLACK PAINTED WALL AREA OVER THE FOOD PREP STATION IN THE FRONT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW.
39
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE NOZZLES OF THE SLUSHY DISEPENCING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOORS OF THE WALK IN COOLING UNIT AND FREEZER IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING UNDER THE SHELVING AND ALONG THE EDGES OF THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN BOTH UNITS.
49
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING FROM GREASE SPILLAGE/SPLATTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOORS BEHIND EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS, FRONT FOOD SERVICE AND REAR PREP AREAS.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AIR VENTS THROUGHOUT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56
Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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