Ja Grill Hyde Park
Last inspected: Apr 18, 2025
82
Score
The health department has logged 20 inspections at Ja Grill Hyde Park, the earliest from 2014. The newest entry in the record is dated Apr 18, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around two violations each.
“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing eight times across the record.
Ja Grill Hyde Park's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Apr 18, 2025
Routine
4 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 2 BULK STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT/ITEMS NAME. MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF ALL COOLERS AND FREEZERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING AROUND FRYERS AND,UNDER 3 COMP SINK TO REMOVE DEBRIS, SPILLS AND/OR GREASE.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHTS UNDER THE HOOD NOT WORKING. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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82
Dec 13, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE FRONT PREP AREA WITH A LEAKY PIPE UNDERNEATH. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLOOR WITH STANDING WATER IN THE PREP AREA AND REAR DISH WASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO KEEP FLOORS DRY AS POSSIBLE TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.
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86
Feb 1, 2024
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE RUBBER GASKET ON THE REAR REACH IN COOLER IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE BOTTOM SHELF INSIDE THE REACH IN FREEZER AND INSIDE THE PREP COOLER TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED.
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86
Dec 6, 2023
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: WALLS AND CEILINGS IN THE KITCHEN, REAR PREP AND WOMENS WASHROOM STALL HAVE DUST ACCUMULATION; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS WHERE NEEDED. FLOOR NEEDS CLEANING IN CORNER AREA BY ICE MACHINE IN KITCHEN; CLEAN FLOOR.
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Oct 26, 2022
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE FRYERS IN KITCHEN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK AT THE THREE COMPS SINK PIPE AT THE THIRD COMPARTMENT IN THE DISHWASHING AREA; REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS IN KITCHEN AREA TO REMOVE DUST OBSERVED ON BOTH.
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86
Jun 3, 2021
Complaint
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AND AROUND EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED IN KITCHEN AND DISHWASHING AREA.
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95
Apr 23, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: UNABLE TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLIICY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION OF EMPLOYEES RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: FOUND NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT EXPOSED HAND SINKS OR IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO POST HANDWASHING SIGNS WHERE NEEDED.
10
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM INTERIOR OF THE FRYERS TO REMOVE BUILD UP OF GREASE.
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Nov 7, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Oct 29, 2019
Routine
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL AND EQUIPMENT OF REAR DRY FOOD STORAGE AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: NON-COMPLIANCE OF VIOLATION #58 PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN, FROM INSPECTION REPORT #2222464 DATED SEPTEMBER 18, 2018. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN/SANITIZE INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION UNITS OF FOOD AND LIQUID SPILLS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Sep 18, 2018
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 12 violations
No bare hand contact with rte food or a pre-approved alternative procedure properly allowed
Inspector notes: 3-301.11 OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PLATE READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS ( COOKED FISH AND LAMB)FOR TO GO ORDERS. INFORMED FOOD EMPLOYEE AND PERSON IN CHARGE EMPLOYEES MAY NOT CONTACT READY TO EAT FOOD WITH BARE HANDS. PIC VOLUNTARLY DISCARDED CONTAMINATED FOOD. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11(A)(B)(A)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED NON PREWRAPED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS NOT STORED INVERTED FOR THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED. MUST STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101-17 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.14 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Sep 13, 2018
Routine
8 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 5-203.11 OBSERVED NO HAND SINK IN WARE WASHING AREA. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND INSTALL A HAND SINK UNDER CITY WATER PRESSURE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUES
10
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: 4-601.11 (A) OBSERVED INSIDE OF ICE MACHINE INTERIOR NOT CLEAN PINK, GREAN AND YELLOW SUBSTANCE GROWING INSIDE. INFORMED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY REMINDER * STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING CONSUMER ADVISORY STATEMENT FOR THE FOOD PRODUCTS OFFERED. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON MENU. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: PA 100-0367 OBSERVED FACILITY FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGERS WITHOUT REQUIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION. MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: 2-102.14 N OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012(A)(A) NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.12 (A-D) OBSERVED HAND SINK IN BAR AREA NOT STOCKED WITH PAPER TOWELS. INFORMED FOOD HANDLER PAPER TOWELS MUST BE AVAILABLE AT HAND SINK AT ALL TIME. FOOD HANDLER OBTAIN PAPER TOWELS FOR HAND SINK AT TIME OF INSPECTION.PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: 2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMITOUS AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT CLEAN UP POLICY IN PLACE AND KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11(A)(B)(A)OBSERVED FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ACTIVELY HANDLE FOOD WITH OUT UTILIZING HAIR RESTRAINTS SUCH AS HATS, HAIR COVERINGS OR HAIR NETS. ALLY FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: 4-904.11 OBSERVED NON PREWRAPED KNIVES, FORKS AND SPOONS NOT STORED INVERTED FOR THAT ONLY THE HANDLES ARE TOUCHED. MUST STORE PROPERLY AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-101-17 OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS IN FACILITY HEAVILY SCORED, DARK GROOVES AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST REPALCE AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-201.14 OBSERVED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREAS POROUS NOT SEALED MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FLOORS FOR SMOOTH, NON POROUS, EASY TO CLEAN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED FACILITY MISSING REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES. FACILITY MUST OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ALL REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATION FOR ALL FOOD HANDLER EMPLOYEES ON SITE FOR INSPECTION REVIEW.
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Aug 24, 2017
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP, OUTSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
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Aug 3, 2017
Suspected Food Poisoning
9 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REACH-IN COOLER 60.8F AND REACH-IN FREEZER 53F NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR. REACH-IN COOLER MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW. COOLER AND FREEZER ARE TAGGED HELD FOR INSPECTION AND MUST NOT BE USED UNTIL REINSPECTED BY CHICAGO DEPARTMENT OF HEALTH. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE BAGS OF COOKED RICE AND BEANS STORED IN REACH-IN COOLER AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE 46.2F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DISCARD. ALL COLD FOOD MUST MAINTAIN 40F OR BELOW DURING STORAGE, PREPARATION, DISPLAY AND SERVICE. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: REAR EXPOSED SINK NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED OBSERVED NO HOT WATER NOR SOAP AT REAR EXPOSED SINK. HOT WATER HANDLE STRIPPED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR REAR EXPOSED SINK AND PROVIDE SOAP FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA NOT MAINTAINED, GREASE CONTAINER LID OPEN AND EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE SPILLED ON TOP OF GREASE CONTAINER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLOSE GREASE CONTAINER LID AND CLEAN/MAINTAIN OUTSIDE WASTE GREASE AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: CLEAN INTERIOR PANEL OF ICE MACHINE, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SINKS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: CLEAN FLOORS UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND PAINT WALLS UNDER AND BEHIND 3-COMPARTMENT SINK, IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. REPLACE MISSING BASEBOARDS IN PREP AREA.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PROVIDE ADEQUATE STOPPERS FOR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: ELEVATE ALL STOCK OFF FLOOR IN REAR PREP, OUTSIDE STORAGE AND WALK-IN COOLER AREAS.
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Aug 3, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN OVERHEAD CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT AND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Jul 25, 2016
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: NOTED POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 113 LBS OF RIBS, CURRY CHICKEN, OX TAILS, AND GOAT BETWEEN 46-53 DEGREES F. MUST MAINTAIN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS AT 40 DEGREES F AND BELOW OR 140 DEGREES F AND ABOVE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-005A
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: NO SOAP PROVIDED AT THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP/DISH WASHING AREA. ALSO, NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED AT THE FRONT HAND SINK. MUST PROVIDE. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: NOTED EVIDENCE OF INSECTS ON SITE. NOTED APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE SMALL AND LARGE FLIES THROUGHOUT THE PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE INSECTS, SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND HAVE THE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE AREAS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE COOKING EQUIPMENT, SINKS, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND CUTTING BOARDS. MUST REMOVE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. ALSO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR TOP PANEL OF THE ICE MACHINE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AROUND THE MOP SINK, UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS AND THROUGHOUT PREP AREAS. ALSO CLEAN OVERHEAD CEILING TILES AND LIGHT SHIELDS AND REMOVE DUST BUILD UP.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE LEAKY PIPES UNDERNEATH THE FRONT HAND SINK. ALSO REPAIR THE LEAKY FAUCETS AT THE FRONT AND REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE METAL STEM THERMOMETERS TO TAKE INTERNAL FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Mar 24, 2015
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT GROCERY BAGS
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP,DISH AND WALK IN COOLER AREAS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: Inspector Comments: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 23, 2015
Routine
8 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF WALK IN COOLER AT 54.0F WITH COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE.A HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT.ONCE REPAIRED FAX LETTER TO (312)746-4240 WHEN READY.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING UNIT AT 40.0F OR BELOW.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF COOKED FOODS STORED INSIDE OF WALK IN COOLER SUCH AS RICE 20LBS 46.0F-47.2F,FISH SOUP 24LBS 43.8F-44.0F,BREAD PUDDING 30LBS 47.3F,WHITE RICE 5LBS 48.7F,ITAL SOUP 13LBS 49.1F,CURRY BEEF 10LBS 48.4F,CURRY CHICKEN 45LBS 54.5F-58.0F,GOAT 75LBS. 50.8F-52.9F,OX STEW 75LBS. 55.7F-58.4F,PORK 12LBS. 49.1F-49.4F.PRODUCT WAS DUMPED AND DENATURED BY MANAGER.MUST HAVE COLD HOLDING AT 40.0F OR BELOW.APPX 309 LBS. $931.(CRITICAL 7-38-005A)
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST LABEL AND DATE COOKED FOODS IN COOLERS.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE AND NOT GROCERY BAGS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN SHELVING UNITS IN WALK IN COOLER,FRYERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRI FROM FLOOR IN WALK IN COOLER AND PREP AREA.
34
Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN WALLS IN PREP,DISH AND WALK IN COOLER AREAS.
35
Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: IDPH FOOD HANDLERS REQUIREMENTS NOT MET.MUST ENROLL AND MAINTAIN.
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Jul 28, 2014
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jul 25, 2014
License
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA OR DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND WASHIN SINK, MUST HAVE HOT/COLD RUNNING WATER PER CITY CODE. ALSO, PROVIDE SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFICATE OR PROOF OF ENROLLMENT IN THE COURSE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012A.
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Jul 17, 2014
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Ja Grill Hyde Park last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Ja Grill Hyde Park on file is from Apr 18, 2025. The public record contains 20 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Ja Grill Hyde Park?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Ja Grill Hyde Park.
Has Ja Grill Hyde Park's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Ja Grill Hyde Park have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Ja Grill Hyde Park 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 Ja Grill Hyde Park inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Ja Grill Hyde Park is inspected around two times per year on average.
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