Joey G's Mac n Cheese
959 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60622
How the BiteKarma score works
Each routine inspection starts at 100 and loses 7 points for every critical violation and 2 for every other one, half again as much when the same problem was cited at one of the two inspections before. A failed inspection counts as 69 at most. The score averages the five newest routine inspections, with the most recent counting most, and stays below 70 for 90 days after a fail unless the restaurant passes again. 90 and up is excellent, 80s good, 70s fair, and below 70 poor.
At a glance
- Last inspected May 11, 2026: passed with 7 violations.
- Passed 8 of 13 graded inspections since 2020.
- Keeps coming up: Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean, cited 9 times, plus 12 other repeat issues.
Inspection history 13 visits
- 2026
- Passed May 11
Complaint Re-Inspection
7 violations
- In-use utensils: properly stored
- Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
- Adequate ventilation and lighting; designated areas used
- Allergen training as required
- Food properly labeled; original container
- Thermometers provided and accurate
- Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
- 2025
- Passed Oct 6
Canvass Re-Inspection
2 violations
- Non-food/food-contact surfaces clean
- Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
- Failed Jul 21
Canvass Re-Inspection
8 violations
- Non-food/food-contact surfaces clean
- City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
- Insects, rodents, and animals not present
- Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
- Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
- Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- All food employees have food handler training
- Failed Jul 14
Canvass
11 violations
- Non-food/food-contact surfaces clean
- Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, and cleaned
- Food and nonfood-contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed and used
- Hands clean and properly washed
- Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
- Physical facilities installed, maintained and clean
- City of Chicago food service sanitation certificate
- All food employees have food handler training
- Insects, rodents, and animals not present
- Gloves used properly
- Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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