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Jerk Villa Bar & Grill

642-654 W 79Th St, Chicago, IL 60620
African
Last inspected: Dec 2, 2025
90
Score
Low Risk

Jerk Villa Bar & Grill appears in inspection records three times, starting in 2024. On Dec 2, 2025, the health department conducted the most recent visit. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well.

The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around two violations, down from roughly six violations earlier in the record.

“Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” accounts for the largest share of issues, appearing four times across the record.

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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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Dec 2, 2025
Routine
2 minor violations.
View 2 violations
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
55
All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.
57
90
Dec 17, 2024
Routine
7 minor violations.
View 7 violations
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT GLASS WATER CANISTERS ON BAR SHELVING UNITS.
44
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS,PIN HOLES IN TOPSIDE OF SAME,MAN DOOR TO PATIO ALONG BOTTOM,EMERGENCY DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.
38
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET UNDERNEATH WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF OVENS.
49
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES IN SALAD PREP AREA.
55
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PITTED CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT OF BBQ PITS,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD ABOVE SAME.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
70
Oct 4, 2024
License
5 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET DOOR.
47
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF LAST OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.
38
Utensils, equipment & linens: properly stored, dried, & handled
Inspector notes: MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTESILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
44
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR,FLOOR TROUTS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,NORTH BAR FLOOR DRAIN.
55
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
58
78

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 Dec 2, 2025. The public record contains three 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 four times, more than any other issue at Jerk Villa Bar & Grill.

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

Yes. Recent inspections at Jerk Villa Bar & Grill have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly six earlier in the 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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