Joey B's Famous Chili Hub

118 RIVER ROAD EXTENSION, Cos Cob  ·  Restaurant / bar  ·  Risk class IV  ·  LC1-FS-539

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At least one priority violation was recorded at the most recent inspection.

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7Inspections
174dSince last
16Violations2 P · 2 Pf · 12 C
0Repeat
-0.33Trend
Apr 9, 2026Routine2 violations
15Food separated and protectedcorrected on siteRaw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs were stored where they could drip onto or touch ready-to-eat food, or food was left uncovered.P
37Food properly labeled; original containerFood taken out of its original container, or bulk items such as flour or sugar, was not labeled with what it is, or packaged food lacked required labels.C

Corrections due: JULY 2026

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Jul 31, 2025Routine1 violation
37Food properly labeled; original containerFood taken out of its original container, or bulk items such as flour or sugar, was not labeled with what it is, or packaged food lacked required labels.C

Corrections due: Oct. 2025

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Jan 28, 2025Routine2 violations
43In-use utensils: properly storedUtensils in use between tasks, such as scoops, tongs or ladles, were stored in a way that can contaminate them, such as in standing water or with the handle in the food.C
44Utensils/equipment/linens: properly stored, dried, & handledClean dishes, utensils or linens were stored wet, in a dirty area, or in a way that exposed the surface that touches food.C

Corrections due: 4/28/25

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 44 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. The visit now shows items 43 and 44, matching the inspector's own count. Found in our own review of the original form.

Dec 5, 2024Routine3 violations
15Food separated and protectedcorrected on siteRaw meat, poultry, seafood or eggs were stored where they could drip onto or touch ready-to-eat food, or food was left uncovered.P
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C
51Plumbing installed; proper backflow devicesPlumbing was leaking, improperly installed, or lacked a backflow device that keeps dirty water from being drawn back into the clean supply.C

Corrections due: Feb 2025

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 47 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. Item 51 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. The visit now shows items 15, 47 and 51, matching the inspector's own count. Found in our own review of the original form.

Apr 9, 2024Routineno violations

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Mar 25, 2024Routine5 violations
5Written procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal eventsThe kitchen had no written plan for cleaning up after someone vomits or has diarrhea on the premises, an event that can spread norovirus widely.Pf
37Food properly labeled; original containerFood taken out of its original container, or bulk items such as flour or sugar, was not labeled with what it is, or packaged food lacked required labels.Pf
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C
51Plumbing installed; proper backflow devicesPlumbing was leaking, improperly installed, or lacked a backflow device that keeps dirty water from being drawn back into the clean supply.C
53Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleanRestrooms were dirty, not supplied with soap, toilet paper or towels, or lacked a self-closing door.C

Corrections due: Priority Foundation: 4/4/24; Core: 6/22/24 (Priority row shows a dash/blank)

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 47 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. Item 51 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. Item 53 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. The visit now shows items 5, 37, 47, 51 and 53. Found in our own review of the original form.

Aug 21, 2023Routine3 violations
36Thermometers provided and accurateNo thermometer, or an inaccurate one, was available to check food or refrigerator temperatures.C
38Insects, rodents, and animals not presentEvidence of insects, rodents or animals was found, such as droppings, flies or gaps that let them in, or a pet was in a food area.C
47Food and non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed, and usedEquipment or surfaces were worn, damaged or made of the wrong material and could not be properly cleaned, such as cracked cutting boards, rusted shelving or torn refrigerator gaskets.C

Corrections due: 90 days

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Record corrected Sep 16, 2026. Item 36 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 38 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority foundation. Item 47 is a core violation, as the form records, not priority. The visit now shows items 36, 38 and 47. Found in our own review of the original form.

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