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JERK TACO MAN

7723 S STATE ST, CHICAGO, IL 60619 · Restaurant

Inspection summary

JERK TACO MAN has been inspected 4 times by Chicago Department of Public Health since July 23, 2026. The most recent inspection, on September 9, 2026, recorded 3 infractions.

None of the 4 inspections on record were free of infractions. In the past 12 months there were 4 inspections with 14 infractions recorded. The higher-risk findings here relate to: 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.

  • 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 2 times on August 28, 2026. For example: INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

  • 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 8 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. For example: GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

  • 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 4 times across 4 separate inspections, most recently on September 9, 2026. For example: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

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.

4 inspections

  1. Complaint Re-Inspection

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NOTED APPROX. 10 CRATES OF USED CHARCOAL ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED REAR CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED OUTDOOR AREA WITH SCRAP MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO NOTED 2 DOOR COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED LARGE EQUIPMENT FROM BUSINESS
  2. Short Form Complaint

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • 4-501.12//NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • 5-501.12//NOTED APPROX. 10 CRATES OF USED CHARCOAL ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • 6-501.114//NOTED REAR CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED OUTDOOR AREA WITH SCRAP MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO NOTED 2 DOOR COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED LARGE EQUIPMENT FROM BUSINESS
  3. Short Form Complaint

    5 infractions

    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY ON THE PREMISES. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN SOUTHWEST CORNER OF KITCHEN, ALONG SOUTH WALL IN KITCHEN, ON TOP OF BOX STORED IN SOUTHEAST DRY STORAGE ROOM AND ON DESK IN NORTHWEST OFFICE. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION #7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.
    • 38. INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
      • NOTED 1 DEAD SMALL RODENT AND SEVERAL FLYING INSECTS ON TRAP IN NORTHEAST STORAGE AREA AND FLYING INSECTS ON TRAPS THROUGHOUT STORAGE AND PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NOTED APPROX. 10 CRATES OF USED CHARCOAL ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED REAR CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED OUTDOOR AREA WITH SCRAP MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO NOTED 2 DOOR COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED LARGE EQUIPMENT FROM BUSINESS
  4. License

    3 infractions

    • 47. FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
      • NOTED CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND RESEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
    • 54. GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
      • NOTED APPROX. 10 CRATES OF USED CHARCOAL ON GROUND NEAR DUMPSTER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE
    • 55. PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
      • NOTED REAR CLUTTER IN ENCLOSED OUTDOOR AREA WITH SCRAP MATERIALS AND EQUIPMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALSO NOTED 2 DOOR COOLER AND ICE MACHINE IN PREP AREA NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR, REPLACE OR REMOVE ALL UNUSED LARGE EQUIPMENT FROM BUSINESS

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