Jerk Kitchen
Last inspected: Sep 28, 2017
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Score
Inspectors have visited Jerk Kitchen 12 times, with records going back to 2010. Jerk Kitchen was last inspected on Sep 28, 2017. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. Public records show no inspections at Jerk Kitchen since Sep 28, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
Recent inspections have turned up more issues than earlier ones, averaging around five violations lately compared to roughly three violations before.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded seven times in the inspection record.
Among Chicago restaurants, the typical score is 81; Jerk Kitchen is comfortably above that bar. The inspection history reads as standard for a restaurant of this size.
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Inspections
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Inspection History
Sep 28, 2017
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE ON WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ELEVATE ALL 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Sep 22, 2017
Reinspection
6 minor violations.
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Previous serious violation corrected, 7-42-090
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS SERIOUS VIOLATION (#22) ON THE REPORT # 2082148 DATED 09/14/2017 NOT CORRECTED: #22 -- OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION LEVEL FOR DISHWASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-42-090
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, RICE) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE ON WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ELEVATE ALL 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LADY EMPLOYEE NOT PROVIDED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Sep 14, 2017
Routine
7 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION AND NO PEST CONTROL SERVICE DONE IN 2017. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, PORK, RICE) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-012
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Dish machines: provided with accurate thermometers, chemical test kits and suitable gauge cock
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS AVAILABLE ON PREMISES AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS/KITS TO CHECK PROPER CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZER SOLUTION LEVEL FOR DISHWASHING. SERIOUS VIOLATION: 7-38-030
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELF UNDER HOT HOLDING UNIT IN FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN, SANITIZE AND MAINTAIN.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LARGE HOLE ON WALL ABOVE STAIRS LEADING TO BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL/REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CLUTTER IN UTILITY ROOM IN BASEMENT. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES, ELEVATE ALL 6-INCH OFF THE FLOOR FOR PROPER FLOOR CLEANING AND BETTER ORGANIZE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: OBSERVED ONE LADY EMPLOYEE NOT PROVIDED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Mar 18, 2016
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Mar 10, 2016
Routine
4 minor violations.
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No evidence of rodent or insect outer openings protected/rodent proofed, a written log shall be maintained available to the inspectors
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AVAILABLE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A LOG FOR PEST CONTROL AT ALL TIMES. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS (CHICKEN, GOAT, RICE) WERE BEING SERVED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD SANITATION MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ITEMS ARE BEING SERVED. 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: OBSERVED THE FLOOR UNDER THE SHELVING WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS IN THE 1 ST FLOOR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE WASTE PIPE LEAKING TO THE EXPOSED HAND SINK ON THE FIRST FLOOR. ALSO OBSERVED NO HOT WATER TO THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK ON THE 1ST FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN ALL PLUMBING AND PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER TO THE 3 COMAPARTMENT SINK.
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Jul 9, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: NOTED THE WALL INSIDE THE BASEMENT WALK IN COOLER AREA DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE SPLATTERS.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS IN THE BASEMENT ARE DIRTY. MUST CLEAN TO REMOVE DEBRIS AND SPILLS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: NOTED MISSING AND DAMAGED WALL COVING/BASE BOARD IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR INSECTS.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NOTED LEAKS AT THE FAUCET BASE AND BOTTOM OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE BASEMENT. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS. INFORMATION PROVIDED.
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Apr 8, 2014
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food in original container, properly labeled: customer advisory posted as needed
Inspector notes: OPEN BAGS OF DRY STORAGE,(RICE,NOODLES,ETC) MUST BE PROPERLY STORED IN DRY STORAGE CONTAINERS AND LABLED.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: STORAGE SHELVES IN DRY STORAGE ROOM IN BASEMENT.MUST CLEAN/MAINTAIN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS NOT CLEAN OF DEBRIS IN BASEMENT FURNANCE ROOM.STORAGE ON FLOORS.MUST CLEAN AND ELEVATE STORAGE.
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Feb 20, 2013
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FLOORS ALONG WALL BASE AND AT CORNERS, BEHIND/AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN NEED CLEANING. CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: REMOVE CLUTTER AT REAR IN BASEMENT BY EXIT DOOR.
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Food (ice) dispensing utensils, wash cloths properly stored
Inspector notes: WASH CLOTHS SHOULD BE PROPERLY STORED IN SANITIZING SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
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Jul 28, 2011
Complaint
No violations found.
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Jul 5, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Jun 22, 2011
Routine
8 minor violations.
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Outside garbage waste grease and storage area; clean, rodent proof, all containers covered
Inspector notes: The area outside of the establishment used for the storage of garbage shall be clean at all times and shall not constitute a nuisance. GREASE DUMPSTER NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED, GREASE NOTED ON OUTSIDE OF DUMPSTER AND DEBRIS FOUND ON GROUND AROUND DUMPSTER -CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS 7-38-020
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. THE FOLLOWING PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOTED OCTOBER 29, 2010 NOT CORRECTED: -32- All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER. -33- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES. _34- All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES. -35- The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS. -36- Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND END CAPS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA. CITATION ISSUED-SERIOUS FOR NON COMPLIANCE WITH EXISTING VIOLATIONS - 7-42-090
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 29
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION 3 29
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 29
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 29
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: SEE VIOLATION # 29.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: 3 COMP. SINK NOT LEVEL, WATER SETTLES AT BACKSIDE IN CENTER SECTION OF UNIT-MUST ADJUST SINK FOR PROPER DRAINAGE.
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Oct 29, 2010
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: A certified food service manager must be present in all establishments at which potentially hazardous food is prepared or served. NO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY WHEN COOKED RICE AND GRAVY ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED H63936 COURT DATE 12-2-10 AT 10 AM 400 W SUPERIOR ROOM 107
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact equipment and utensils shall be smooth, easily cleanable, and durable, and shall be in good repair. REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE GASKET ON PREP COOLER.
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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. CLEAN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF COOLERS, FREEZERS, FRYERS, STOVE, CUTTING BOARDS, PREP TABLES
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: The floors shall be constructed per code, be smooth and easily cleaned, and be kept clean and in good repair. FLOORS NEED CLEANING UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP, STORAGE AND UTILITY AREAS.
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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. REPLACE STAINED CEILING TILES IN ALL AREAS.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: Shielding to protect against broken glass falling into food shall be provided for all artificial lighting sources in preparation, service, and display facilities. REPLACE MISSING LIGHT SHIELD IN WALK-IN COOLER AND ENDCAPS IN BASEMENT PREP AREA.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerk Kitchen last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerk Kitchen on file is from Sep 28, 2017. The public record contains 12 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerk Kitchen?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited seven times, more than any other issue at Jerk Kitchen.
Has Jerk Kitchen's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jerk Kitchen have averaged around five violations per visit, up from roughly three earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jerk Kitchen 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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