Jerk 48 Beverly
Last inspected: Aug 4, 2025
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Score
Jerk 48 Beverly has been inspected eight times since 2022. The most recent visit was on Aug 4, 2025. When a facility lands in medium risk territory, it usually means a mixed inspection result.
Recent visits have flagged more than earlier ones: around 10 violations per visit lately, up from roughly three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” is the recurring theme, flagged seven times.
The city-wide average sits at 81, which Jerk 48 Beverly's 61 doesn't quite reach. Taken together, the history looks like that of a busy facility working through the usual inspection cycle.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 4, 2025
License
10 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON ALL THE VENTS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY REAR COOKING AND FOOD PREP AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE REAR HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM AND FILTERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LONG CUTTING BOARD AT THE COLD PREP STATION BADLY STAINED WITH A DEEP BEND ON THE END. INSTRUCTED THEY MUST DISCARD AND REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CROSS CONTAMINATION OF FOODS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LOWER SHELVING OF THE REAR PREP TABLES IN NEED OF DETAILED CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE REACH IN COOLING UNITS IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALL COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH A BUILD UP OF DUST, GREASE, SPILLAGE AND POSSIBLE FOOD DEBRIS UNDER, ON THE SIDES OF ALL. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL AREAS AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK WITH A LEAK AT THE FAUCET HEAD. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUCKBOARDS THROUGHOUT REAR FOOD SERVICE PREP AREA COMING LOOSE FROM THE WALLS. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING A POSSIBLE HARBORING SPACE FOR INSECTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WALL AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE TOILET ROOM COMING LOOSE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE LIGHT COVERS IN THE REAR COOKING AREA WITH A HEAVY BUILD UP OF SMOKE STAINS CAUSING LOW LIGHTNG. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE OR REPLACE OR CLEAN TO PROVIDE BRIGHTER LIGHTING IN AREA.
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May 1, 2025
Reinspection
8 minor violations.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITATION BUCKETS FOR ANY TOWELS BEING USED TO CLEAN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE TUCKED BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND STORE IN A PROPER STORAGE LOCATION
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIM LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY INSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
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Apr 23, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 4 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 4 LARGE PANS OF FOOD IN REACH IN COOLER UNDER FLAT TOP GRILL. FOUND SHRIMP 46.0, CHICKEN 48.0, AND SALMON 48.0 ALL AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE. ALL TCS FOOD PRODUCTS WERE DISCARDED AT THIS THIS TIME. APPROX 80 POUNDS OF FOOD AT $300.00 PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SOAP OR PAPER TOWELS AT BOTH HANDSINKS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SOAP AND TOWELS AT ALL TIMES TO PROPERLY WASH AND DRY HANDS WHILE HANDLING TCS PRODUCTS. MANGER FILLED DISPENSORS WITH SOAP AND TOWELS PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF PEST CONTROL AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. THERE ARE NO RECEIPTS IN LOGBOOK OR EMAILS. OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY IN REAR FURNACE CLOSET APPROX 40-45 DROPPINGS. ADVISED MANAGER TO OBTAIN PEST CONTROL AND CLEAN TO REMOVE ALL EVIDENCE OF RODENT ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: NO VOMIT DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES ON SITE FOR ANY EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TOOBTAIN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SANITATION BUCKETS FOR ANY TOWELS BEING USED TO CLEAN SURFACES. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED KNIFE TUCKED BETWEEN WALL AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE AND STORE IN A PROPER STORAGE LOCATION.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARDS NEEDED AT REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING UNITS IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL FOOD SPILLS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS AND WALLS THROUGHOUT IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL BUILD UP OF FOOD, DUST AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: NOTED DIM LIGHTING IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE LIGHTING INTENSITY TO ENSURE VISIBILITY INSIDE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATES AT ALL TIMES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN.
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Aug 23, 2024
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SALMON IN PACKAGING THAWING IN REACH IN COOLER INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE FROM PACKAGING WHILE THAWING. CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: LABEL ALL BULK FOOD CONTAINER WITH COMMODITY NAME. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: CUTTING BOARD ON REACH IN COOLER IN NEED OF REPAIR. MELTED/CURLED WITH DEEP CUTS INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: LEAK AT FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE SOME GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 7, 2023
Complaint
2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON SITE AND VALID CERTIFICATE POSTED WHEN TCS FOOD(CHICKEN 137.5F, CABBAGE 148.3F) PREPARED AND SERVED. A CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES TCS FOOD PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DAMAGED FLOOR TILES IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 8, 2023
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Feb 1, 2023
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MULTI-USE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENISLS TOO LARGE TO SUBMERGE IN 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK WITH LARGER COMPARTMENTS OR SMALLER FOOD EQUIPMENT/UTENISLT TO ADEQUATELY SUBMERGE IN ALL COMPARTMENTS OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025 CITATION ISSUED
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO LABEL ALL BULK CONTAINERS WITH COMMON NAME OF FOOD.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS STORED ON FLOOR IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO STORE ALL FOOD ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ELEVATE ALL SINGLE SERVICE ARTICLES SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Oct 28, 2022
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: VENTILATION ABOVE 1ST COOKING LINE IN POOR REPAIR. INSTD TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SPRAYER ATTACHED TO FAUCET AT HANDWASH SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTD TO REMOVE SPRAYER AND MAINTAIN.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk 48 Beverly last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk 48 Beverly on file is from Aug 4, 2025. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk 48 Beverly?
Across the inspection record, “adequate ventilation & lighting” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jerk 48 Beverly.
Has Jerk 48 Beverly's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jerk 48 Beverly have averaged around 10 violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a medium risk rating mean?
A medium risk rating at Jerk 48 Beverly means the most recent inspection turned up a handful of issues that the health department wrote up but did not classify as critical.
How often is Jerk 48 Beverly inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerk 48 Beverly is inspected around three times per year on average.
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