CHICAGO, IL - Health inspectors discovered violations during an inspection of Joy Chicago on 07/29/2025.
The dining establishment functions from 3313-3315 W Armitage Avenue Chicago Illinois in Logan Square, a well-trafficked section of Chicago recognized for its restaurant culture.
According to inspection records: "16. Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized - comments: observed the ice bin interior in need of cleaning. 38. Insects, rodents, & animals not present - comments: observed pest control log book with reports from 01/2024, 05/2024, and 11/2024 se..." This type of violation requires correction to maintain food safety standards.
The inspection identified violations related to pest control, an important area of food safety.
Health experts emphasize that pest activity can rapidly contaminate food preparation surfaces and stored ingredients Data compiled by food safety institutions reveals that The FDA Food Code mandates that food storage areas remain free from pest contamination at all times. Per FDA Pest Control Guidelines, such standards maintain that dining facilities comply with comprehensive protection measures.
The examination revealed violations related to sanitation, which need to be addressed for proper compliance.
Public health authorities continually highlight the fundamental significance of comprehensive sanitation practices. Studies from public health organizations show that The FDA Food Code establishes comprehensive sanitation requirements that form the foundation of safe food service operations. The Food Safety Modernization Act offers detailed requirements for maintaining compliance.
Among the findings were infractions involving temperature control, a key component of food safety protocols.
Industry experts consistently emphasize the critical importance of proper temperature control protocols. The USDA Safe Temperature Standards clearly states that The FDA requires continuous temperature monitoring for all potentially hazardous foods in commercial kitchens.
The implications extend to broader community food safety standards. Health department data shows that correction of violations helps maintain community health standards.
Regulatory authorities have scheduled an extensive follow-up review to confirm that every infraction has been adequately corrected. Management are required to show complete correction before these violations will be deemed closed.
Food service professionals should take note of important insights from these findings, highlighting the importance of ongoing compliance to health code requirements. Public education continues to be an essential element in ensuring public health protection.
| Inspection ID | 2621465 |
| DBA Name | JOY CHICAGO |
| AKA Name | JOY CHICAGO |
| License # | 2971841 |
| Facility Type | Restaurant |
| Risk | Risk 1 (High) |
| Address | 3313-3315 W ARMITAGE AVE |
| City | CHICAGO |
| State | IL |
| Zip | 60647 |
| Inspection Date | 07/29/2025 |
| Inspection Type | Canvass |
| Results | Fail |
| Violations | 16. FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED THE ICE BIN INTERIOR IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ICE |
| & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments | OBSERVED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK WITH REPORTS FROM 01/2024 |
| STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments | OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS STORED ON THE FLOOR IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE AND PROTECT FOOD ITEMS FROM CONTAMINATION WHILE STORED BY ELEVATING AT LEAST SIX INCHES FROM THE FLOOR ON RAISED SHELVING UNITS. | 43. IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED - Comments: OBSERVED ICE SCOOPER BEING STORED IN ICE BIN WITH HANDLE TOUCHING ICE IN ICE BIN. INSTRUCTED ON HOW TO PROPERLY STORE ICE SCOOP BETWEEN USES. | 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF DEBRIS AND ICE BUILDUP ON THE CHEST FREEZER IN STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE |
| AND MAINTAIN. | 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments | OBSERVED A BURNED OUT LIGHT-BULB IN HOOD SYSTEM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE BULB AND MAINTAIN LIGHTING IN THE UNIT. |
| Latitude | 41.91724459797714 |
| Longitude | -87.71084432886225 |
| Location | (41.91724459797714 |
This inspection was conducted on July 29, 2025.
Chicago Department of Public Health
The following violations were found: pest-control, sanitation, temperature-control.
Health code violations can increase the risk of foodborne illness. Common concerns include improper food temperatures (which can allow bacteria growth), inadequate handwashing facilities (which can spread germs), pest activity (which can contaminate food), and cross-contamination risks. These violations are monitored by health departments to ensure public safety and prevent foodborne illness outbreaks.
All inspection data for this report is sourced directly from the Chicago Department of Public Health . View the original data source .
Food safety standards referenced in this report are based on:
Important Note: This article is based on official inspection reports at the time of inspection. Current conditions may differ. Always check the most recent inspection results before dining. Establishments have the opportunity to correct violations and request re-inspection.
