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Little Joe'S Circle Lounge Inc

1041 W Taylor St, Chicago 60607 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jan 29, 2026

19

Inspections on record

5

Times passed

3

Times failed

Violations cited on Jan 29, 2026

  1. #38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED ON BOTTOM, INBETWEEN AND TOP OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.12: EXCESSIVE MOUND OF GREASE BEHIND FRYERS IN PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE GREASE AND MAINTAIN FLOOR CLEAN.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jan 29, 2026Complaint Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 22, 2026ComplaintFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2025ComplaintNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jul 10, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 24, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 16, 2025Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 23, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Feb 16, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Feb 6, 2024Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2023Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Feb 3, 2022ComplaintPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jan 27, 2022Non-InspectionNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 22, 2020CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Nov 19, 2018CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Oct 24, 2018CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Jan 12, 2016CanvassNo EntryRisk 1 (High)
Dec 13, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 16, 2010CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Little Joe'S Circle Lounge Inc — questions

Did Little Joe'S Circle Lounge Inc pass its last health inspection?
Little Joe'S Circle Lounge Inc at 1041 W Taylor St was inspected on Jan 29, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 19 inspections on record it has failed 3 times.
What violations were cited at Little Joe'S Circle Lounge Inc?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: 6-202.15 REAR DOOR NOT PROTECTED, APPROX 1/4 INCH GAP NOTED ON BOTTOM, INBETWEEN AND TOP OF DOOR. INSTD TO REPAIR SAME SO AS TO BE TIGHT FITTING AND PROTECTED
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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