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Fh Jerk

111 E 51St St, Chicago, IL 60615
African
Last inspected: Feb 25, 2026
78
Score
Low Risk

Fh Jerk has been inspected four times since 2024. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 25, 2026. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.

Recent inspections have turned up roughly the same number of issues each time, hovering near four violations per visit.

When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.

Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
1
Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 25, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, PASTA, AND RICE AND BEANSA) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.
1
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
37
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ANF FRONT COUNGTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.
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78
Feb 10, 2025
Routine
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANTATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND/OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VAILD CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVERD SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEAN & RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
2
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
55
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55
74
May 13, 2024
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
57
90
May 10, 2024
License
3 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER, IN WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR BY THE TOILET, IN THE STORAGE ROOM ON THE SHELVES AND IN THE OFFICE AREA BY THE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.
38
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND OUTSIDE OF ENCLOSED AREA WHERE DUMPSTERS LOCATED ( FRYERS, GRILLS, SHOPPING CARTS, BIKES AND OTHER UNNECESARY ITEMS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT WITH NECESSARY ITEMS TO CLEAN/USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
5
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CENTER AREA OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR COMPLETELY TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY.
38
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING FAN OF THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions

When was Fh Jerk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Fh Jerk on file is from Feb 25, 2026. The public record contains four inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Fh Jerk?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Fh Jerk.

Has Fh Jerk's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Fh Jerk have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

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

How often is Fh Jerk inspected?

Based on the inspection history on file, Fh Jerk is inspected around two times per year on average.

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