Jamgrill
Last inspected: Apr 15, 2026
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Going back to 2025, Jamgrill has five inspections in the public record. On Apr 15, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around three violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited nine times.
Restaurants in Chicago average 81, so Jamgrill is doing better than most peers. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Apr 15, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12 --- OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 --- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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Apr 2, 2026
Complaint
1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH LIDS PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE.INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE SERVICE PICK-UP OR PROVIDE LARGER GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGH FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA.
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AROUND PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL/JUNKED MATERIALS STORED PILED OUTSIDE IN THE REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
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May 15, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMAILL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK/REAR DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Apr 28, 2025
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMAILL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK/REAR DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY/UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FRONT CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISCARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN A BUCKET OF WATER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Mar 6, 2025
License
1 critical violation. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 15 violations
Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR COOLER UNIT AT 70.2F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED."
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA, FRONT LINE SERVING AREA AND PUBLIC WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE DISHAWASHING AREA, FRONT LINE SERVING AREA AND PUBLIC WASHROOM AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH DIRTY PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO IDPH LICENSE NUMBER AVAILABLE FOR VERIFICATION FOR PEST CONTROL AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SMAILL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK/REAR DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS
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In-use utensils: properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNNECESSARY/UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FRONT CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISCARD.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN A BUCKET OF WATER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jamgrill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jamgrill on file is from Apr 15, 2026. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jamgrill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited nine times, more than any other issue at Jamgrill.
Has Jamgrill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jamgrill have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jamgrill 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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