Chez Joel at 1119 W Taylor ST in Chicago has 30 health inspections on record. 4 of those inspections resulted in failures (13% failure rate). A total of 96 violations have been recorded. 2 pest-related citations on record, including evidence of rodents (rats or mice) and cockroaches and flies or insects. The most recent inspection on January 15, 2026 resulted in a result of "No Entry".

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Chez Joel

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DBA: Chez Joel

1119 W Taylor ST, Chicago, IL 60607

License #32359•Inspected 194 days ago
Current
0
Violations
96
Corrections
0
Inspections
30
Failures
4
Pests
2

Last Inspection

Jan 15, 2026Incomplete
No Violations

No Violations During This Inspection

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    Inspection data sourced from official Chicago health department records.

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    Frequently Asked Questions

    Has Chez Joel passed its last health inspection?
    Chez Joel's most recent inspection result was "No Entry" on January 15, 2026.
    How many health violations does Chez Joel have?
    Chez Joel has 96 total health violations across 30 inspections on record.
    How often is Chez Joel inspected?
    Chez Joel has been inspected 30 times. Health inspections in Chicago are conducted by the local health department, typically 1-3 times per year.
    Has Chez Joel ever failed a health inspection?
    Yes, Chez Joel has failed 4 out of 30 health inspections (13% failure rate).
    Does Chez Joel have rats, cockroaches, or other pests?
    Chez Joel has 2 pest-related citations on record from health inspections. Specific findings include: 2 rodent findings (rats or mice), 1 cockroach finding, 2 fly or insect findings.
    Is Chez Joel safe to eat at?
    Chez Joel's most recent inspection result was "No Entry". The restaurant has 96 violations across 30 inspections. We recommend checking the full inspection history before dining.

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