Jerk 48 West
Last inspected: Nov 9, 2021
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Score
Public records show five inspections at Jerk 48 West stretching back to 2019. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 9, 2021. Low risk indicates the latest report didn't flag anything that would worry the average customer. Public records show no inspections at Jerk 48 West since Nov 9, 2021, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Things have been moving in the right direction, with the rolling count dropping from around 10 violations to closer to five violations per visit.
When inspectors have written things up, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited four times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. The record reflects steady performance over time.
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Inspection History
Nov 9, 2021
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKWARE AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED FOR AIR-DRYING. MUST INVERT.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES, EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS, AND OTHER GARBAGE OUTSIDE BACK DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHTS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Nov 4, 2021
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 8 minor violations.
View 17 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE: PAN OF RICE IN PREP AREA AT 130.8F. ALL HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURES MUST BE 135F OR ABOVE. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 2 POUNDS OF RICE AT A COST OF $13. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TCS FOODS (CHICKEN) IN PREP AREA AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 52.7F. ALL COLD HOLDING TEMPERATIRES MUST BE 41F OR BELOW. INSTRUCTED TO DISCARD APPROXIMATELY 4 POUNDS OF CHICKEN AT A COST OF $20. PRIORITY. 7-38-005. CITATION COMBINE WITH ABOVE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER PROFUSELY LEAKING UNDERNATH HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN FOR PROPER USE OF HAND WASHING. PRIORITY. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO SOAP AT HANDWASHING SINK IN PREP AREA NOR EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP HANDWASHING SINKS STOCKED WITH SOAP, PAPERTOWEL, AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO PAPERTOWEL AT HANDWASHING SINK IN EMPLOYEE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP HANDWASHING SINKS STOCKED WITH SOAP, PAPERTOWEL, AND HOT WATER AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION COMBINE WITH ABOVE.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT DATED 10/26/2020 NOT CORRECTED: #38 OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-42-090. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN, RICE, PEAS) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
Inspector notes: NO PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: NO UPDATED PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK ON SITE WITH CURRENT REPORTS AND STATE PEST CONTROL LICENSE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND KEEP ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION. 7-38-020(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE FLOORS, SHELVES, AND EQUIPMENT, WALLS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED INOPERABLE LIGHTS UNDERNEATH VENTILATION HOOD. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES ON SITE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST OBTAIN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES.
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Proper eating, tasting, drinking, or tobacco use
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS ON SHELF INSIDE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SPECIFIED BIN OR SHELVING FOR EMPLOYEE FOOD ITEMS.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE COOLERS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE EASILY READABLE THERMOMETERS INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ALFREDO SAUCE, RICE, AND JERK SAUCE IN LARGE WORKING CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL FOODS AND INGREDIENTS THAT ARE NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGING.
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Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: OBSERVED COOKWARE AND FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS IMPROPERLY STORED FOR AIR-DRYING. MUST INVERT.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BOXES, EMPTY FOOD CONTAINERS, AND OTHER GARBAGE OUTSIDE BACK DOOR OF FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT PEST ACTIVITY.
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Oct 26, 2020
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED AN APPROXIMATE 2 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A TIGHT SEAL TO PREVENT RODENTS AND PESTS AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MISSING AND CRACKED FLOOR TILES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, UNFINISHED DRYWALL IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND GREASE ON THE FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Feb 7, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: NO HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR PREP ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A HAND WASHING SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER, HAND WASHING CLEANSER AND DRYING PROVISIONS AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(c)
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No discharge from eyes, nose, and mouth
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A FOOD EMPLOYEE CUTTING RAW CHICKEN IN THE REAR PREP ROOM WITH LIQUID COMING FROM HIS NOSE. INSTRUCTED TO PRACTICE PROPER HYGIENE WHILE HANDLING FOOD AND MAINTAIN
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FRONT 3 DOOR COOLER WITH A BROKEN SEAL ON THE LEFT DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOT WATER HANDLE ON THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING WITH A WRENCH ATTACHED TO TURN IT ON. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR REPAIR AND MAINTAIN
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS, ACCUMULATION OF GREASE AND DUST ON THE FLOORS, SHELVES, AND EQUIPMENT, WALLS, ETC THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IN CHARGE DURING INSPECTION. ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS SHALL HAVE ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN
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Sep 26, 2019
License
No violations found.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk 48 West last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk 48 West on file is from Nov 9, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk 48 West?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited four times, more than any other issue at Jerk 48 West.
Has Jerk 48 West's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jerk 48 West have averaged around five violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jerk 48 West 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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