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Jovial Club: health inspection history

9615 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

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Address
9615 S Commercial Ave, Chicago, IL 60617
Facility type
Restaurant
Risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Latest result
Pass on Jun 27, 2025
License number
67086
Latest inspection
Jun 27, 2025 (Canvass)
Records shown
6 inspections, Nov 12, 2021 to Jun 27, 2025

Across these 6 inspection records, results were: 4 × Pass; 2 × Fail. 28 violations were listed in total.

Inspection history

Jun 27, 2025 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 39.CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAYInspector comment: INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
  • 41.WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STOREDInspector comment: ALL WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN CLEAN SANITIZING SOLUTION INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN

Feb 28, 2024 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED 1/4" GAP BETWEEN FRONT ENTRANCE DOORS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OUTER OPENINGS ON DOOR TO PREVENT PEST ENTRY.
  • 40.PERSONAL CLEANLINESSInspector comment: OBSERVED FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINTS. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.

Feb 28, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)

No violations listed in this record.

Feb 23, 2023 Canvass Re-Inspection

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 200 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON ALL PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF SEVERAL OVENS,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON SHELVES AT OPEN STORAGE CABINET,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON LEDGE BEHIND PREP TABLES.OFFICE AREA IN KITCHEN-UNDER SHELVING UNITS .CHEMICAL & FOOD STORAGE AREA-ON…
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES,SAW MACHINE,UNUSED AND USED COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BARS AND WHERE NEEDED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET DINING AREA.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

Feb 17, 2023 Canvass

Result: FailRisk 1 (High)
  • 3.MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SINK AT BANQUET AREA BAR MUST PROVIDE A HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP AND TOWELS.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • 10.ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLEInspector comment: MUST PROVIDE HAND WASHING SIGNS AT ALL HAND SINKS IN PREP,BAR AND TOILET ROOMS.
  • 37.FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINERInspector comment: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF AN INFESTATION OF MICE DROPPINGS APPX. 1,000 OR MORE SCATTERED THROUGHOUT PREMISES SUCH AS KITCHEN-ON ALL PREP TABLES,INSIDE OF SEVERAL OVENS,ON FLOOR UNDER 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,ON SHELVES AT OPEN STORAGE CABINET,UNDER CRATES OF POTATO,ON & ON FLOOR BEHIND DISH STORAGE SHELF,ON FLOOR UNDER UNUSED 3- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER,ON LEDGE BEHIND PREP TABLES,ROLLING CART…
  • 38.INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENTInspector comment: OBSERVED A GAP IN CENTER OF DOUBLE FRONT ENTRY DOORS. MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING.
  • 44.UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLEDInspector comment: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTENSILS ON DISH STORAGE SHELVES AND CARTS.
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: MUST REMOVE FOIL LINED ON OVERHEAD SHELVING UNIT AND ELIMINATE CRATES USED FOR STORAGE THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
  • 48.WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPSInspector comment: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO CHECK SANITIZING SOLUTION PPM'S AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005)(CITATION ISSUED)
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT,FRYER CABINETS,ROLLING CARTS,PREP TABLES, STORAGE SHELVES,SAW MACHINE,UNUSED AND USED COOLERS,INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: OBSERVED NO BACKFLOW DEVICE ON ICE MACHINE TO BE SEEN FOR SERVICING MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
  • 51.PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICESInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LEAKY FAUCET AT 2- COMPARTMENT SINK.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES (SHOES,PAPERS,ETC) FROM FLOOR IN PREP/OFFICE AREA,REAR 1ST FL. STORAGE AREA, BASEMENT AND WHERE NEEDED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST SCRAPE AND PAINT CHIPPING PAINT ON WALL BEHIND ICE MACHINE IN MAIN,MEN'S TOILET ROOM AND GRAFFITI ON WALL.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES THROUGHOUT PREP,BARS AND WHERE NEEDED.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN BANQUET DINING AREA,CEILING IN POOR REPAIR IN WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM.MUST SEAL ALL OPENING AROUND PIPES LEADING INTO WALLS AND FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES.
  • 57.ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAININGInspector comment: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Nov 12, 2021 Canvass

Result: PassRisk 1 (High)
  • 47.FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USEDInspector comment: OBSERVED THE INSIDE LIP OF THE ICE MACHINE WITH A BUILD UP OF A BLACK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 49.NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE SIDES OF THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE AND FOOD SPILLAGE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  • 55.PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEANInspector comment: OBSERVED THE FLOORS UNDER THE BAR SERVICE AREAS WITH A BUILD UP OF DIRT AND DEBRIS. ALSO IN THE FOOD PREP AREA UNDER AND AROUND THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH), Food Protection Program, “Food Inspections” dataset on the official open data portal. Source data as of Nov 3, 2026; imported by FoodCheck USA on Nov 5, 2026. Report a problem with this record.