Jeri's Grill
Last inspected: May 30, 2019
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Jeri's Grill has been inspected 10 times since 2010. Inspectors last stopped by on May 30, 2019. The high risk label is a heads-up that the most recent visit didn't go well. The file hasn't been updated since May 30, 2019, so take the current picture with that in mind.
Violation counts have held steady across recent visits, averaging around four violations each.
Across the inspection history, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded eight times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The pattern in the record is worth a careful look.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
May 30, 2019
Routine
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE AN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEANING PROCEDURE WITH ALL NECESSARY ITEMS AS OUTLINED IN POLICY ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REFRIGERATED TCS FOODS WITHOUT SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REFRIGERATED, READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOOD, PREPARED ON SITE AND HELD GREATER THAN 24 HOURS MUST HAVE SELL BY DATE ON LABELS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: NO CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON MENU. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST PROVIDE A CONSUMER ADVISORY WITH DISCLOSURE (1. ASTERIK NEXT TO THE FOOD AND 2. STATEMENT ABOUT THE FOOD) AND REMINDER ON MENU OR TABLE TENTS/PLACARDS ON ALL TABLES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAND UP REACH IN COOLER #C DOOR RUBBER SEALS RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED DOOR RUBBER SEALS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON MEAT SLICER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN MEAT SLICER.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED FOR MOP SINK. MUST PROVIDE AND MAKE VISIBLE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE FOR MOP SINK.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FAUCET LEAKING AT BASE, BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SINK.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED ALL CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST HAVE FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES.
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Apr 6, 2018
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO STORE WIPING CLOTHS IN A SANITIZER SOLUTION IN BETWEEN USE.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DEFROST THE DEEP FREEZERS TO REMOVE FROST BUILDUP ON THE INTERIOR WALLS AND MAINTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE INTERIOR SURFACE OF THE MICROWAVE, THE BOTTOM SHELF OF THE REACH-IN FREEZER, AND THE EXTERIOR SURFACE OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS BUILDUP AND MAINTAIN.
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May 22, 2017
Routine
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4-DOOR REACH IN PREP COOLER GASKETS AND STAND UP 2-DOOR COOLER RUBBER DOOR GASKET RIPPED. MUST REPAIR/REPLACE DAMAGED COOLERS DOOR GASKETS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/GRIME BUILD UP ON REAR PREP HAND WASH BOWL AROUND HANDLES, FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF ALL SINKS AND FOOD BUILD UP ON INTERIOR OF MEAT SLICER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL SINKS AND MEAT SLICER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD SPLATTERS ON WALLS BEHIND AND AROUND REAR 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST CLEAN WALLS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: PREP AREA 1-DOOR REACH IN COOLERS MISSING THERMOMETERS. MUST PROVIDE WORKING THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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May 23, 2016
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: MUST DATE AND LABEL PREPARED FOODS IN PLASTIC FOOD CONTAINERS IN THE REAR 2DR REFRIGERATOR AT ALL TIMES.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE DUST ACCUMULATION AT THE TOP DUST FAC GUARD COVERS INSIDE BOTH 2DR REFRIGERATORS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR CORNERS IN THE BASEMENT AREA. MUST REPAIR THE FLOOR IN FRONT OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR SO AS TO BE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.FOUND ABOVE NOT SMOOTH.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR /SEAL HOLE AT CEILING ABOVE THE STAIRCASE LEADING TO THE BASEMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR/REPLACE SPLASH GUARD AT THE REAR HAND SINK ON THE RIGHT HAND SIDE OF THE SINK BETWEEN THIS SAID SINK AND THE MOP SINK.
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Aug 5, 2015
Complaint
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP, STORAGE AND BASEMENT AREAS, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN REAR PREP AREA BY COOLERS, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO THREE SINK STOPPERS FOR REAR THREE COMPARTMENT SINK, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE,
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May 20, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INTERIOR WIRE SHELVES AND WALLS OF REAR REACH-COOLERS NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING, AND VENTS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALL NEEDS DETAILED CLEANING,
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS, AND FLOORS IN BASEMENT WITH STANDING WATER, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN,
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Aug 14, 2013
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: RACKS IN BOTH REACH IN COOLERS HAVE BUILD UP OF DEBRIS ; MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: MEAT SLICER IN REAR PREP AREA HAVE BUILD UP OF GRIME. MUST DETAIL CLEAN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE TO MOP SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR BOTH COLD HOLD UNITS IN FRONT PREP AREA.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: MUST REMOVE CRATE AND ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF BASEMENT FLOOR.
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Nov 30, 2012
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DUST, FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON EQUIPMENT, INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN/SANITIZE; AT FRONT PREP AREA; STORAGE SHELVES UNDER SERVING COUNTERS, COOKING EQUIPMENT AND EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AT REAR PREP AREA; TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER, FREEZERS AND STORAGE SHELVES, AND REMOVE CARDBOARDS COVERING FROM SHELVES.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS; UNDER EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS AT BOTH PREP AREAS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FRONT PREP AREA EXPOSED SINK IN POOR REPAIR, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKING PIPE UNDER SINK; ALSO REPAIR REAR PREP AREA 3PART SINK FAUCET.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A THERMOMETER FOR INSIDE THE TWO DOORS REACH IN COOLER AT REAR PREP AREA/
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Jun 11, 2012
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: PREP FOODS INSIDE STORAGE COOLER AND DRIED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS NOT LABELED, INSTRUCTED TO LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Clean multi-use utensils and single service articles properly stored: no reuse of single service articles
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEAN MULTI-USE UTENSILS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPLASH GUARDS BETWEEN EXPOSED SINK, MOP SINK AND 3PART SINK. ALSO TO REPLACE BROKEN GASKETS ON STORAGE COOLER DOORS.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: THE FOLLOWING NEED CLEANING, MUST CLEAN/SANITIZE; COOLERS, FREEZERS, STORAGE SHELVES, MICROWAVE OVENS, MOP SINK, EXTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE, AND SLICER.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FLOORS, UNDER, BEHIND EQUIPMENT AT CORNERS AND ALONG WALLS THRU-OUT PREP AREAS, STORAGE AREAS AND BASEMENT.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENINGS ON WALLS AND CEILING AT REAR PREP AREA AND STORAGE AREA, REPAIR WALL AND REPAINT. ALSO MUST CLEAN HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND ALL CEILING ATTACHMENTS.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE SELF CLOSING DEVICES ON WASHROOMS DOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FILTER FOR REAR PREP AREA HOOD, REPAIR LEAKING PIPES UNDER EXPOSED HAND SINK AT SAME AREA AND PROVIDE DRAIN STOPPERS FOR 3PART SINKS.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR COOLERS.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED, CLEANING TOWELS MUST BE PROPERLY STORED.
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Aug 12, 2010
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily.OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING ITEMS NOT CLEAN REAR 2 DOOR COOLER INTERIOR, OVEN, AND STOVE TOP INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALSO CLEAN AND SANITIZE REAR SLICER.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. Use dustless cleaning methods.OBSERVED THE REAR WALL FAN DUSTY INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jeri's Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jeri's Grill on file is from May 30, 2019. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jeri's Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jeri's Grill.
Has Jeri's Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jeri's Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jeri's Grill means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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