Jerk 48
Last inspected: Aug 12, 2025
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Score
Inspectors have visited Jerk 48 16 times, with records going back to 2018. Jerk 48 was last inspected on Aug 12, 2025. A medium risk score generally means inspectors found things to fix, though most weren't urgent.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around eight violations each, up from closer to three violations before.
Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged 21 times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record is unremarkable in either direction.
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Inspections
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Aug 12, 2025
License
9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 16-MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNIT, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS ON SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOOR VENTS, ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Aug 5, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 9 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, INSIDE BOXES, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT, INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DISPLAY COOLER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTRMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD HANLDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
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May 28, 2025
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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May 21, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, NEAR ELECTICAL OUTLETS, ROUTER, PRINTER EQUIPMENT, INSIE BASE OF DISPLAY COOLER, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Feb 4, 2025
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE THE SMALL PREP TABLE IS LOCATED; SEAL HOLE.
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Jan 23, 2025
Complaint
1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BOTTOM OF SMALL PREP TABLE AT THE END OF THE COOKING LINE, UNDER GRILL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER, UNDER THE 1 COMP SINK ON TOP OF THE BAIT BOX, ON TOP OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A HOLE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE THE SMALL PREP TABLE IS LOCATED; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR; SEAL HOLE.
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Oct 3, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS.
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Oct 7, 2022
Suspected Food Poisoning
4 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR FEMININE PRODUCT DISPOSAL.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREA BY FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENT BETWEEN VENT SYSTEM AND DUST ON CEILING IN FRONT COUNTER AREA.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: FOUND NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM; MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
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Jul 14, 2022
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS (IF KEPT OPEN).
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE THE SMOKER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FLOOR DAMAGED UNDERNEATH THE GRILL DUE TO FIRE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Mar 9, 2022
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, SHRIMPS AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CITY SANITATION CERTIFCATE POSTED AND PERSONAL ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE THE SMOKER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE SMOKER.
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Apr 27, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: FOUND A PROCEDURE BUT NO SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A 1 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR; MUST SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO HANDLES AT TWO REFRIGERATION DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLES TO REFRIGERATION DOORS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, SMOKER. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ETC.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING VENTILATION FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE SMOKER.
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Nov 13, 2019
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Nov 6, 2019
Complaint
3 major violations. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO HAND SINK PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT REAR WHERE VEGETABLES ARE BEING CUT AND ALFREDO SAUCE IS PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 8 LARGE FLIES AND OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING AND BOXES ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: DRAIN STRIPPED AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ALLOWING FOR PROPER SET UP AND ADEQUATELY MAINTAINING WATER IN COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: NOTED PREMISES USING NEXT DOOR BASEMENT FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN DEEP CHEST FREEZER, PAPER GOODS AND SODAS UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION OF PREMISES EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN PREMISES OF LICENSE ADDRESS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
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Wiping cloths: properly used & stored
Inspector notes: MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT FOR ELEVATION AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" FROM THE WALL.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS, MEAT JUICES AND STAINS. REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF FOOD SPILLS AND ENCRUSTED STAINS IN GROUT.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
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Dec 18, 2018
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANEL AND MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, IN ALL AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH BARE WOOD (PORUS) ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA AND LAYERED ON MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL BARE WOOD IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
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Dec 13, 2018
Reinspection
5 major violations. 4 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK TO MAKE SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES, CONTAINERS AND FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 5 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, 2 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTING NEAR REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FAUCET NOT REACHING RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LONGER FAUCET TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANEL AND MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, IN ALL AREAS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Dec 12, 2018
License
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN SOUTHEAST CORNER UNDER FRONT COUNTER NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRING, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANEL AND MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk 48 last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk 48 on file is from Aug 12, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk 48?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited 21 times, more than any other issue at Jerk 48.
Has Jerk 48's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jerk 48 have averaged around eight 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 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 inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerk 48 is inspected around two times per year on average.
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