Did Joe'S & Ken'S II pass its last health inspection?

Joe'S & Ken'S II at 1461 E Hyde Park Blvd was inspected on Jul 1, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.

What violations were cited at Joe'S & Ken'S II?

The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Joe'S & Ken'S II

1461 E Hyde Park Blvd, Chicago 60615 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jul 1, 2025

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 1, 2025

#39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
#41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED - Comments: OBSERVED SOILED WIPING CLOTHS STORED ON PREP TABLES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANTIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USES.
#45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, FREEZERS, HOLDING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON CEILING TILES AND CEILING VENTS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 1, 2025	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 8, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2022	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 7, 2022	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 20, 2019	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2019	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2018	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 20, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 31, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 11, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 23, 2013	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2013	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 12, 2012	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 16, 2011	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 22, 2010	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 8, 2010	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Joe'S & Ken'S II — questions

Did Joe'S & Ken'S II pass its last health inspection?: Joe'S & Ken'S II at 1461 E Hyde Park Blvd was inspected on Jul 1, 2025 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Joe'S & Ken'S II?: The most recent inspection cited 8 violations, beginning with: CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN WALK-IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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