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JERK CITY

112 E 71ST ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JERK CITY has been inspected 7 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since October 21, 2014. The most recent inspection, on March 21, 2017, found no infractions.

1 of 7 inspections on record found no infractions at all. No inspections are on record from the past 12 months. The higher-risk findings here relate to: Food temperature control, Handwashing and staff hygiene and Pests.

Recent inspections have recorded fewer infractions than earlier ones, so the record is improving.

What these findings mean

Health authorities word their violations differently, so we group them by what they mean for food safety. Higher-risk findings are the ones inspectors treat as critical, because they can directly make someone sick.

  • Food temperature controlHigher risk

    Bacteria multiply fastest between about 4 °C and 60 °C (40 °F to 140 °F). Inspectors check that cold food stays cold, hot food stays hot, cooked food is cooled quickly, and that staff have accurate thermometers. Temperature problems are one of the most common causes of food poisoning, so these are treated as critical findings.

    Recorded 6 times across 5 separate inspections, most recently on April 21, 2016. For example: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE

  • Handwashing and staff hygieneHigher risk

    Hands are the main way germs like norovirus move from people to food. Inspectors look for stocked, accessible handwashing sinks, staff washing hands when required, hair restraints, and sick employees being kept away from food. Gaps here can spread illness quickly.

    Recorded once on April 21, 2016. For example: HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA

  • PestsHigher risk

    Signs of mice, rats, cockroaches or flies, or gaps and clutter that let them get in or hide. Pests carry bacteria and can contaminate food and surfaces, so evidence of activity is treated seriously and usually triggers a follow-up visit.

    Recorded once on April 21, 2016. For example: NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS

  • Equipment and utensilsLower risk

    Equipment has to be built from cleanable materials, kept in good repair and stored properly. These findings are mostly about upkeep, like a cracked shelf, a worn gasket or utensils stored the wrong way. They are generally lower risk but show how well the kitchen is maintained.

    Recorded 13 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2016. For example: FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED

  • Building, plumbing and upkeepLower risk

    Floors, walls and ceilings must be smooth and clean, with working lighting, ventilation, plumbing, hot and cold water, and washrooms. These are rarely an immediate food-safety risk on their own, but persistent problems can lead to pest or sanitation issues.

    Recorded 7 times across 6 separate inspections, most recently on April 29, 2016. For example: LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED

About this data

These results come from Chicago Department of Public Health, which inspects food premises and other public facilities in this area. We republish the authority's public disclosure data and refresh it regularly; the official record is the final word.

7 inspections

  1. Canvass

    0 infractions

  2. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
  3. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS, 40LBS OF RAW CHICKEN INSIDE OF THE 1 COMPARTMENT SINK AND ON THE PREP TABLE AT 52.3F-60.4F AND 3 LBS OF SOUR CREAM INSIDE OF THE 2 DOOR 7-UP COOLER AT 51.6F. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED 43LBS OF FOOD VALUED AT APPROXIMATELY $85. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN COLD POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40.0F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
    • 12. HAND WASHING FACILITIES: WITH SOAP AND SANITARY HAND DRYING DEVICES, CONVENIENT AND ACCESSIBLE TO FOOD PREP AREA
      • OBSERVED 2 EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS AND EMPLOYEE RESTROOM WASHBOWL WITHOUT HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN HAND SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS AT ALL TIMES. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 18. NO EVIDENCE OF RODENT OR INSECT OUTER OPENINGS PROTECTED/RODENT PROOFED, A WRITTEN LOG SHALL BE MAINTAINED AVAILABLE TO THE INSPECTORS
      • OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 30 MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE CABINET BELOW THE EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK NEXT TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AREA NOTED WITH MOUSE DROPPINGS. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS WITH DEEP DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN ALL CUTTING BOARDS.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
  4. Complaint

    6 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVERD 6lbs OF COOK CHICKEN ON THE GRILL AT INTERNAL TEMPERATUR OF 79F. VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER TOTAL COST $50. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A).
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE FRONT POP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND CLEAN AND SANITIZE CUTTING BOARD.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • NOTED DAMAGED CEILING TILES THROUGH OUT PREMISE. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • NOTED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS OVER PREP AREA. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • NOTED LEAKY PIPES UNDER THE ONE COMPARMENT SINK AND SPRAYER AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 45. FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
      • IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT NOT MET. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY.
  5. Complaint

    7 infractions

    • 3. POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD MEETS TEMPERATURE REQUIREMENT DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION DISPLAY AND SERVICE
      • OBSERVED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD, RAW CHICKEN, IN PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPURATURES, 48.7F, 10 LBS VALUED AT $30, VOLUTARILLY DISCARDED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
    • 33. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, UNDER 3 COMP SINK AND MANITAIN.
    • 34. FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
      • INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR DRAIN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 35. WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
      • INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE/REPAIR STAINED AND MISSING CEILING TILES IN REAR PREP AREA, AND MAINTAIN.
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE LIGHTING IN FURNACE ROOM, AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHEILDS IN THE PREP AREA.
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS IN ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS.
    • 41. PREMISES MAINTAINED FREE OF LITTER, UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, CLEANING EQUIPMENT PROPERLY STORED
      • INSTRUCTED TO ORGANIZE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN REAR STORAGE AREA. REMOVE ITEMS SIX INCHES FROM FLOOR TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
  6. License Re-Inspection

    4 infractions

    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON END OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • : MUST PROVDE AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEST COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES
  7. License

    5 infractions

    • 11. ADEQUATE NUMBER, CONVENIENT, ACCESSIBLE, DESIGNED, AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVIDE A EXPOSED HANDSINK IN THE FRONT KITCHEN AREA WHERE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS LOCATED,CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
    • 32. FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST REMOVE RUST FROM THE GREASE TRAP AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK
    • 36. LIGHTING: REQUIRED MINIMUM FOOT-CANDLES OF LIGHT PROVIDED, FIXTURES SHIELDED
      • MUST PROVIDE END CAPS ON END OF LIGHT SHIELD COVERS IN KITCHEN AREA
    • 38. VENTILATION: ROOMS AND EQUIPMENT VENTED AS REQUIRED: PLUMBING: INSTALLED AND MAINTAINED
      • MUST PROVDE AN ATTACHED METAL DRAIN BOARD AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN KITCHEN AREA
    • 40. REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
      • PROVIDE A THERMOMETER INSIDE CHEST COOLER IN REAR OF PREMISES

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