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Ja'grill

1407 S Washtenaw Ave, Chicago, IL 60608
American
Last inspected: May 23, 2022
100
Score
Low Risk

Inspectors have visited Ja'grill three times, with records going back to 2021. Inspectors last stopped by on May 23, 2022. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. The most recent inspection at Ja'grill is from May 23, 2022, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

The trend has been favorable: violation counts have eased from around four violations to closer to zero violations per visit over the last few inspections.

The pattern that stands out is “insects, rodents, & animals not present”, which has been cited two times.

That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The record reflects steady performance over time.

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Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
0
Minor latest
Inspection History
May 23, 2022
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
May 16, 2022
Complaint
4 major violations. 3 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED THE PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENTS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION WRITTEN UNDER VIOLATION #2.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED NOR A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK) ARE BEING PREPARED HANDLED AND SERVED TO THE PUBLIC. INSTRUCTED TO ALWAYS HAVE A ORIGINAL/VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER'S CERTIFICATE POSTED AND CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES THE FACILITY IS OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: 3-603.11 OBSERVED NO CONSUMER ADVISORY POSTED NOR A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE PAPER AND DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW (LAMB, BEEF). INSTRUCTED TO POST A CONSUMER ADVISORY AND ADD A DISCLOSURE (WITH FOOTNOTE) ON THE PAPER AND DIGITAL MENU FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED NO UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT ON-SITE FOR INSPECTOR'S REVIEW. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AN UP-TO-DATE PEST CONTROL SERVICE REPORT AND MAINTENANCE. A LICENSED PEST CONTROL OPERATOR ARRIVED DURING THE INSPECTION AND PERFORMED A PEST CONTROL SERVICE AT THE FACILITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED REAR EXIT DOOR NOT RODENT PROOFED OR TIGHT-FITTING WITH A ONE-INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOOR RODENT PROOFED AND TIGHT-FITTING TO AVOID PEST ENTRY INTO THE FACILITY.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING SIGNS IN THE CUSTOMER TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. MANAGER PROVIDED DURING THE INSPECTION.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED SOME FOOD HANDLERS NOT WEARING PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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58
Dec 14, 2021
License
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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95

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Ja'grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Ja'grill on file is from May 23, 2022. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Ja'grill?

Across the inspection record, “insects, rodents, & animals not present” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Ja'grill.

Has Ja'grill's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Ja'grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly four earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Ja'grill 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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