Boston Jerk Restaurant

7261 S Exchange Ave, Chicago, IL 60649

African

Last inspected: Sep 8, 2014

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. The most recent visit was on Sep 8, 2014. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Note that Boston Jerk Restaurant's inspection history hasn't been updated since Sep 8, 2014; current conditions may have shifted from what the file shows.

Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around five violations per visit lately, up from roughly two violations before.

Boston Jerk Restaurant's latest score of 78 falls below the Chicago average of 81. On the whole, the file is mixed but not concerning.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Sep 8, 2014

Routine

5 minor violations.

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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained

Inspector notes: SMOOTH AND PAINT LID ON GREASE TRAP (CHIPPED SURFACE).

Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used

Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT ALONG THE BASE OF THE WALLS AND IN CORNERS(DIRT AND DEBRIS).

Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods

Inspector notes: CLEAN AND/OR PAINT ALL WALLS THROUGHOUT THAT HAVE BLACK STAINS PRESENT. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN DIRT, GREASE AND DEBRIS FROM LIGHT SHIELDS IN FOOD PREP AREA. CLEN ALL DUSTY CEILING VENTS.

Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: REPLACE BLOWN LIGHT IN FOOD PREP AREA.

Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored

Inspector notes: MUST ORGANIZE OFFICE AND WASHROOM AREAS.

Apr 15, 2013

License

2 minor violations.

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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded

Inspector notes: LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED BEHIND FRONT COUNTER.MUST INSTALL SHIELDS.

Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained

Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL PIPE FROM OVER FLOW VALUE TO FLOOR DRAIN ON HOT WATER TANK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Boston Jerk Restaurant last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Boston Jerk Restaurant on file is from Sep 8, 2014. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Boston Jerk Restaurant's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Boston Jerk Restaurant have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly two earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Boston Jerk Restaurant means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.

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