Jerk Villa Bar & Grill

642-648 W 79Th. St, Chicago, IL 60620

African

Last inspected: Jun 29, 2023

Score

Low Risk

There aren't many inspections to draw from yet: just two so far. Jerk Villa Bar & Grill was last inspected on Jun 29, 2023. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately. Public records show no inspections at Jerk Villa Bar & Grill since Jun 29, 2023, so this file may not reflect current conditions.

There hasn't been much movement either way: counts have stayed near four violations per visit across recent inspections.

Looking across the full record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, this is about average. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Jun 29, 2023

Routine

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

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Previous core violation corrected

Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION (58)ALLERGEN TRAINING HAS NOT BEEN CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2562442 DATE 8/19/22 AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT ALL CITY CERTIFIED MANAGER MUST COMPLY WITH THE ALLERGEN TRAINING REQUIREMENTS OR MORE CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW. Violation Codes: 2-102.13 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-42-090.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT, ALSO MUST DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOOR DRAINS THROUGH OUT TO PREVENT BREEDING PLACE FOR PESTS.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN THE VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE THE GRILLS TO REMOVE DEBRIS.

Aug 19, 2022

License

1 major violation. 3 minor violations.

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Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEES HEALTH POLICIES.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010)

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR FOOD MANAGER.MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A INTERNAL THERMOMETER FOR HOT HOLDING UNIT.

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: MUST PROVIDE A HOOKING SYSTEM TO HANG WET MOP IN BASIN.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jerk Villa Bar & Grill last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jerk Villa Bar & Grill on file is from Jun 29, 2023. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jerk Villa Bar & Grill?

Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Jerk Villa Bar & Grill.

Has Jerk Villa Bar & Grill's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at Jerk Villa Bar & Grill have averaged around four violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jerk Villa Bar & Grill 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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