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JERK SHOP

5614 W CHICAGO AVE, CHICAGO, IL 60651 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JERK SHOP has been inspected 8 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since May 21, 2020. The most recent inspection, on December 11, 2024, found no infractions.

5 of 8 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 source, labelling and allergens and Cleaning and sanitizing.

Recent inspections have recorded more infractions than earlier ones, so it is worth reading the latest reports closely.

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 source, labelling and allergensHigher risk

    Food must come from approved suppliers, stay in labelled containers and be thrown out when it is spoiled or damaged, such as dented or swollen cans. Labelling matters for allergies: an unlabelled container can hide an allergen.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2023. For example: FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

  • Cleaning and sanitizingHigher risk

    Anything that touches food, such as cutting boards, dishes and utensils, must be washed, rinsed and sanitized. Inspectors check dishwasher temperatures, sanitizer strength and how wiping cloths are stored. Poor sanitizing lets bacteria survive from one use to the next.

    Recorded 3 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2023. For example: NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

  • 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 15 times across 3 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2023. For example: PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

  • 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 6 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 12, 2023. For example: UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED

  • Food safety training and certificationLower risk

    Most jurisdictions require a certified food handler or manager on site, and some require allergen or food-worker training. These findings mean the paperwork or the trained person was missing at the time. They do not by themselves mean food was handled unsafely.

    Recorded 3 times across 2 separate inspections, most recently on December 5, 2023. For example: PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

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.

8 inspections

  1. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  2. Canvass Re-Inspection

    11 infractions

    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • 3-302.12: OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLE WITH BBQ SAUCE AND FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH JERK SAUCE IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD, SPICES AND CONDIMENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • 4-903.11 (A;B;D): OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED NOT INVERTED ON PREP TABLE AND UTENSILS STORED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD LAYING FLAT IN PAN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INVERTED AND TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-101.19: OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.11: OBSERVED GASKET ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON BASE AND LEGS OF SMALL PREP TABLE UNDER FRYER AND SHELF AND LEGS UNDER TWO SMALL WARMERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED POTATO CUTTER IN PREP AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE AND SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP SURFACE AND SIDES OF TWO FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN BOTH FLAT TOP GRILLS AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • 5-205.15: OBSERVED DRIPPING FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • 6-501.19: OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.11: OBSERVED OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE AREA FOR REFUSE CONSTRUCTED OF GRAVEL. INSTRUCTED AN OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.11: OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH AS WAITING AREA, PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING ABOVE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT STAINED CEILING ABOVE TOILET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN CORNER ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND RECTANGLE HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BEHIND TWO SMALL WARMING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.12: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRT IN CORNERS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CORNERS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT WAITING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASHES AND BUILDUP ON LEGS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BASE OF WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SOUTHSIDE AND WALL IN FRONT NEXT TO ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • 6-303.11: OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN WAITING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AND NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTS IN WAITING AREA AND PREP AREA AND TO REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD.
  3. Canvass

    14 infractions

    • 1. PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
    • 2. CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE
      • OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER SHALL BE ON PREMISES AT TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
    • 37. FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
      • OBSERVED SQUEEZE BOTTLE WITH BBQ SAUCE AND FOOD GRADE CONTAINER WITH JERK SAUCE IN TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR NOT LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD. INSTRUCTED FOOD, SPICES AND CONDIMENTS NOT IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER SHALL BE LABELED WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
    • 44. UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED
      • OBSERVED EQUIPMENT STORED NOT INVERTED ON PREP TABLE AND UTENSILS STORED ON THREE COMPARTMENT SINK DRAINBOARD LAYING FLAT IN PAN. INSTRUCTED TO STORE ALL EQUIPMENT INVERTED AND TO STORE UTENSILS WITH HANDLES UP TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED RUST ON BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE UNDERNEATH FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE RUST FROM BOTTOM SHELF OF PREP TABLE, NONFOOD CONTACT SURFACES SHALL BE SMOOTH FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • OBSERVED GASKET ON BOTH DOORS OF TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR DAMAGED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR DAMAGED GASKETS ON BOTH DOORS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED GREASE AND FOOD BUILDUP ON BASE AND LEGS OF SMALL PREP TABLE UNDER FRYER AND SHELF AND LEGS UNDER TWO SMALL WARMERS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED POTATO CUTTER IN PREP AREA ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH FOOD DEBRIS ON BLADE AND SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP SURFACE AND SIDES OF TWO FLAT TOP GRILLS. INSTRUCTED DETAIL CLEAN BOTH FLAT TOP GRILLS AND MAINTAIN
    • 51. PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
      • OBSERVED DRIPPING FAUCET OF HANDWASHING SINK IN DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED NO SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED NO COMMERICAL DUMPSTER FOR FACILITY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE COMMERICAL DUMPSTER WITH COMMERICAL REFUSE REMOVAL. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B) CITATION ISSUED
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • OBSERVED OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE AREA FOR REFUSE CONSTRUCTED OF GRAVEL. INSTRUCTED AN OUTDOOR STORAGE SURFACE FOR REFUSE SHALL BE CONSTRUCTED OF NONABSORBENT MATERIAL SUCH AS CONCRETE OR ASPHALT AND SHALL BE SMOOTH, DURABLE AND SLOPED TO DRAIN.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY, IN AREAS SUCH AS WAITING AREA, PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, REAR STORAGE AND WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE ALL STAINED, DAMAGED OR MISSING CEILING TILES THROUGHOUT FACILITY AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED STAINED CEILING ABOVE TOILET. INSTRUCTED TO REPAINT STAINED CEILING ABOVE TOILET AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED HOLES IN WALL IN CORNER ABOVE UTILITY SINK AND RECTANGLE HOLE ON WALL UNDERNEATH PREP TABLE BEHIND TWO SMALL WARMING UNITS. INSTRUCTED TO SMOOTHLY REPAIR HOLES FOR EASE OF CLEANABILITY.
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • OBSERVED DEBRIS AND DIRT IN CORNERS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT WAITING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CORNERS, ALONG BASES OF WALL AND FLOOR IN FRONT WAITING AREA AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASHES AND BUILDUP ON LEGS OF THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, BASE OF WALL UNDER THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL ABOVE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. OBSERVED SPLASHES ON WALL NEXT TO THREE COMPARTMENT SINK ON SOUTHSIDE AND WALL IN FRONT NEXT TO ONE DOOR COLD HOLDING UNIT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
    • 56. ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
      • OBSERVED NON WORKING LIGHTS IN WAITING AREA, KITCHEN PREP AND NON WORKING LIGHTS IN HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LIGHTS IN WAITING AREA AND PREP AREA AND TO REPLACE NONWORKING LIGHT BULBS IN HOOD.
  4. Canvass

    0 infractions

  5. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  6. Non-Inspection

    0 infractions

  7. Canvass

    5 infractions

    • 23. PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
      • OBSERVED COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE 2 DOOR REFRIGERATOR WITHOUT DATE LABEL. ALL TCS FOODS THAT ARE COOKED, COOLED, AND HELD OVERNIGHT ARE TO BE DATE LABELED WITH DISCARDING DATE OF NO M0RE THAN 7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
    • 49. NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
      • OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ACCUMULATION UNDER GRILL IN PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE COVER/LID FOR GARBAGE CAN.
    • 53. TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
      • OBSERVED TOILET ROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. ALL TOILET ROOM DOORS MUST BE SELF-CLOSING.
    • 58. ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
      • NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ACCREDITED BY ANSI.
  8. License

    0 infractions

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