Did Joe'S Bar pass its last health inspection?

Joe'S Bar at 940 W Weed St was inspected on Jul 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Joe'S Bar?

The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED ACROSS FROM GRILL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, TEMPERATURE AT 60F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NO TCS FOO

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 Bar

940 W Weed St, Chicago 60642 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Jul 20, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Jul 20, 2026

#33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED ACROSS FROM GRILL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, TEMPERATURE AT 60F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NO TCS FOOD STORED INSIDE SAID EQUIPMENT AT THIS TIME. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED. UNIT TAGGED AND HELD FOR INSPECTION.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED BLACK SOILED CRATES USED FOR ELEVATION THROUGHOUT STORAGE, PREP AND BARS THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO DISCONTINUE USE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT TO ELEVATE ITEMS.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED RUSTED PREP TABLE SHELVING THROUGHOUT PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLENABLE SURFACES AND MAINTAIN
#51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES - Comments: OBSERVED FAUCET NECK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LOCATED IN PREP AREA WITH WATER LEAK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FIXTURE IN GOOD CONDITION.
#55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE DIRECTLY NEXT TO LOW TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE WITH PEELING/ CHIPPED PAINT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES AND MANTAIN.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Jul 20, 2026	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 15, 2026	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 20, 2025	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 8, 2025	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2024	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 20, 2024	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 17, 2023	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 27, 2023	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 10, 2022	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 17, 2022	Non-Inspection	No Entry	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2019	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 27, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 11, 2018	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 21, 2017	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 3, 2016	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
May 26, 2016	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 14, 2015	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 6, 2015	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 4, 2014	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 7, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 13, 2013	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2013	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2012	License	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 19, 2012	License	Fail	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 Bar — questions

Did Joe'S Bar pass its last health inspection?: Joe'S Bar at 940 W Weed St was inspected on Jul 20, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Joe'S Bar?: The most recent inspection cited 5 violations, beginning with: PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL - Comments: OBSERVED 2-DOOR COOLING UNIT WITH COLD HOLD ATTACHED LOCATED ACROSS FROM GRILL AND HEAVY EQUIPMENT, TEMPERATURE AT 60F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. NO TCS FOO
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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