Front Yard Jerk Grille

1901 W 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60620

African

Last inspected: Apr 1, 2016

Score

Low Risk

The inspection history at Front Yard Jerk Grille is still short, with only two visits logged. The latest inspection on file is from Apr 1, 2016. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at Front Yard Jerk Grille is from Apr 1, 2016, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The picture has gotten worse over the last few visits, with the average climbing from around one violation to closer to four violations.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The record is unremarkable in either direction.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Apr 1, 2016

Routine

4 minor violations.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARDS WITH DARK DEEP GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN THE CUTTING BOARDS.

Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE INTERIOR OF THE MICROWAVE WITH FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE INTERIOR OF ALL EQUIPMENT.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULB UNDER THE HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ADEQUATE LIGHTING.

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

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE MOP SINK VACUUM BREAKER LEAKING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING.

Sep 25, 2015

License

1 minor violation.

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

Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINKS. THE FRONT AT THE BASE OF THE FIXTURE AND THE REAR ONE A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN. ALSO MUST PROVIDE STOPPERS FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Front Yard Jerk Grille last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Front Yard Jerk Grille on file is from Apr 1, 2016. The public record contains two inspections in total.

Has Front Yard Jerk Grille's inspection record improved over time?

No. Recent inspections at Front Yard Jerk Grille have averaged around four violations per visit, up from roughly one earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Front Yard Jerk Grille 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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