Jerk
Last inspected: Sep 17, 2025
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Public records show 16 inspections at Jerk stretching back to 2015. Inspectors last stopped by on Sep 17, 2025. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Things are looking better lately, with recent visits averaging around three violations compared to roughly nine violations earlier on.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded seven times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Inspection History
Sep 17, 2025
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Sep 15, 2025
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: Low-temperature dish machine not sanitizing at final rinse; 0 ppm of Cl obtained on test strips. Instructed the manager to provide the proper sanitizer concentration at the final rinse. Priority violation 7-38-025. The machine is tagged as not allowed to be used.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: Bulk food container ( salt ) not labeled. Instructed to label and maintain.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: Food handler not wearing hair restraints. Instructed to wear.
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Jul 16, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 4 minor violations.
View 5 violations
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: 2-101.11 OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEEF WERE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS, CONVECTION OVENS, AND TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Jun 11, 2024
Reinspection
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Previous priority foundation violation corrected
Inspector notes: 8-404.13(B)(3) PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2595681 ON 6/4/24 NOT CORRECTED: 60 - PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2584297 ON 10/30/23 NOT CORRECTED: 55 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 60 - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550049 DATED 2/18/2022: #58 "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11 REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-602.13 CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS, CONVECTION OVENS, AND TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: 5-205.15 REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: 5-501.116 CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.12 CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Jun 4, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHLORINE SANITIZER DETECTED AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. DISHES WERE STORED INSIDE OF THE MACHINE, AND IT WAS USED DURING THE INSPECTION. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE 100 PPM CHLORINE AT THE FINAL RINSE OF THE LOW-TEMPERATURE DISH MACHINE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED IMPROPER COLD-HOLDING TEMPERATURES OF TCS FOODS INSIDE THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER AND WALK-IN COOLER. OBSERVED CHICKEN WINGS AT 62F, PORK, AND BEANS AT 58F, PORK BUTT AT 59F, AND BEEF BRISKET AT 55F. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL COLD TCS FOODS BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE WITH AN AIR TEMPERATURE OF 58F. THE COOLER WAS USED TO STORE TCS FOODS SUCH AS CHICKEN WINGS. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN THE PREP COOLER BELOW 41F. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT WHILE TCS FOODS (CHICKEN AT 137F) WAS BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED THAT A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS PREPARED OR SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2584297 ON 10/30/23 NOT CORRECTED: 53 - OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. 55 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS LOCATED IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN THE CEILING ABOVE THE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 56 - OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD-UP OF DUST ON THE CEILING THROUGHOUT THE REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION. 60 - OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550049 DATED 2/18/2022: #58 "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SEVERAL FLY STRIPS HUNG FROM THE CEILING IN THE DISHWASHING AND DRY STORAGE AREA. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL HANGING FLY STRIPS FROM FOOD PREP AREAS.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE LEFT DOOR OF THE 2 DOOR PREP COOLER LOCATED NEXT TO THE STEAM TABLE.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON THE INTERIOR AND SIDES OF THE DEEP FRYERS, STOVE NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYERS, CONVECTION OVENS, AND TOP OF DISH MACHINE.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: REPAIR THE DRAIN LINE WATER LEAKS BENEATH THE 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AND AT THE BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE BEHIND THE DISH MACHINE.
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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP ON TOP OF THE GREASE DUMPSTER.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: CLEAN THE WALLS OF THE FOOD PREP AREA AND DISH WASHING AREA WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS.
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Oct 30, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 7 minor violations.
View 9 violations
Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE FOLLOWING REPEAT CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2550049 DATED 2/18/2022: #58 "NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS." INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND COME INTO COMPLIANCE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AN EMPLOYEE HOLDING A VALID CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS OF WOOD PELLETS AND OTHER ITEMS NOT LABELED. INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL CONTAINERS OF BULK ITEMS WITH THE COMMON NAME.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED EXPOSED HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT BAR IS SLOW DRIAINING. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE INSIDE WOMEN'S TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE, GRIME, AND FOOD DEBRIS ON FLOORS, SIDES OF EQUIPMENT, AND INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINETS LOCATED IN REAR FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF GREASE AND DEBRIS ON HOOD OVER COOK LINE. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BROKEN AND MISSING LIGHTSHIELDS IN CEILING ABOVE REAR DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HEAVY BUILD UP OF DUST ON CEILING THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND DISH AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
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Feb 18, 2022
Routine
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Sep 3, 2020
Complaint
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TH FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY WITH ACCUMULATION OF FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS.
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Feb 4, 2019
Routine
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Proper hot holding temperatures
Inspector notes: OBSERVED 30 LBS OF BRISKET AT AN IMPROPER TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM OF 72F TO 120F VALUED AT $200. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED AND DENATURED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO HOT HOLD TCS FOODS AT 135F OR ABOVE. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HAND-SINK BEHIND BAR WITH FOOD AND DISH CLEANING EQUIPMENT INSIDE THE BASIN. INSTRUCTED THAT THE HAND SINK IS FOR HAND WASHING ONLY, AND MAY NOT BE USED FOR ANY OTHER PURPOSES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030 (C) CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: Surfaces such as cutting blocks and boards that are subject to scratching and scoring shall be resurfaced if they can no longer be effectively cleaned and SANITIZED, or discarded if they are not capable of being resurfaced. Instructed to maintain.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR BROKEN DOOR GASKET ON PREP COOLER, IN PREP AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DEBRIS FROM LOWER SHELVES ON PREP TABLES THROUGHOUT, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN DIRT & DEBRIS FROM FLOORS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP AND AROUND THE HOT WATER TANK, AND IN THE COFFEE CAFE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST DETAIL CLEAN EXCESSIVE DUST ACCUMULATION FROM CEILING VENTS THROUGHOUT REAR PREP/STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: MUST REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN DISH WASHING AREA, INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN
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Mar 30, 2018
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE COUNTER TOPS AND THE INSIDE OF REACH IN COOLER AT THE COFFEE STATION DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS IN THE PREP AREA, DISH WASHING AREA AND IN THE REAR STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS AND/OR DEBRIS.
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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 CEILING NEED CLEANING AT THE REAR PREP STATION AND AROUND THE FRYERS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLATTERS.
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Oct 10, 2017
Complaint
3 minor violations.
View 3 violations
* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER OR CERTIFICATE ONSITE WHILE SERVING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD I.E. PORK, CHICKEN, COLE SLAW, ETC. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE AT LEAST ONE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH THE CERTIFICATE CONSPICUOUSLY POSTED AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE WALK-IN COOLER TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRIS AND DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS IN THE CORNER WHERE THE FURNACE IS LOCATED TO REMOVE GRIME BUILDUP.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST BUILDUP ON THE CEILING VENT TO THE RIGHT OF THE HOOD VENT, THE SURROUNDING CEILING TILES, AND EXIT SIGN LOCATED IN THE SAME AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 28, 2017
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE DRY STORAGE ROOM TO REMOVE SPILLS ALSO AROUND THE GREASE TRAP UNDER 3 COMP SINK.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED A FEW LEAKS: ONE AT THE 3 COMP SINK (MIDDLE) RELEASE LEVER AND THE OTHER AT THE EXPOSED HAND SINK IN THE CAFE FAUCET. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Feb 3, 2016
Reinspection
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON RACKS IN SMOKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ADVISED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CORNERS OF KITCHEN FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RESTRAINTS FOR THE MALE EMPLOYEE(S) WITH FULL, LONG BEARDS.
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Jan 25, 2016
Routine
7 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: FOUND THE DUMPSTER AREA NOT MAINTAINED. CONTAINERS HAVE NO LIDS AND THE GARBAGE IS OVERFLOWING. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE CONTAINERS REPLACED WITH ONES THAT HAVE LIDS AND TO MAINTAIN AREA. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND CUTTING BOARDS IN PREP AREA WITH DEEP, DARK GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO SAND OR REPLACE. MAINTAIN SAME
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE BUILD UP AND DEBRIS ON RACKS IN SMOKER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBSERVED BLACK MOLD-LIKE SUBSTANCE ON INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE. ADVISED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN SAME. OBERSERVED GREASE BUILD UP ON TOP EXTERIOR OF FRYERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST AND FOOD DEBRIS ON CORNERS OF KITCHEN FLOOR AND UNDER EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: FOUND THE VENTILATION HOOD IN THE PREP AREA IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND A LEAK UNDERNEATH THE 1-COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN.
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Appropriate method of handling of food (ice) hair restraints and clean apparel worn
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE RESTRAINTS FOR THE MALE EMPLOYEE(S) WITH FULL, LONG BEARDS.
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May 1, 2015
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Apr 28, 2015
License
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL AN EXPOSED HAND SINK WITH HOT AND COLD RUNNING WATER,SOAP, PAPER TOWELS AND SPLASH GUARDS IN THE "CAF� BLUE" COFFEE PREP AREA. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-030.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: MUST INSTALL SPLASH GUARDS ON ALL EXPOSED HAND WASHING SINKS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk on file is from Sep 17, 2025. The public record contains 16 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jerk.
Has Jerk's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jerk have averaged around three violations per visit, down from roughly nine earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jerk means inspectors found minimal or no significant issues at the most recent visit. Most facilities at this tier have a clean recent inspection report.
How often is Jerk inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerk is inspected around two times per year on average.
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