Jerk Yard Stoney Island

8114 S Stony Island Ave, Chicago, IL 60617

African

Last inspected: Mar 17, 2026

Score

Low Risk

Jerk Yard Stoney Island has a thin inspection record, with only two visits on file so far. On Mar 17, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.

Violation counts have been trending down, averaging around four violations across recent inspections versus roughly 11 violations before.

The most common issue across all inspections has been “garbage & refuse properly disposed”, showing up three times.

Jerk Yard Stoney Island's latest score is in line with the Chicago average of 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Mar 17, 2026

Reinspection

4 minor violations.

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Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.115 OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OLD EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, VENTILATION ETC) BEING STORED IN THE OUTSIDE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OVER THE STOVES AND FRYERS NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID VENTS OPERABLE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-301.12 OBSERVED ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER AVAILABLE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

Mar 13, 2026

License

2 major violations. 9 minor violations.

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Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE/UNUSED WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND UNDER STORAGE RACK OUTSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

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

Inspector notes: 2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO VERIFIED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Insects, rodents, & animals not present

Inspector notes: 6-202.15 OBSERVED THE LEFT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH SIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

Inspector notes: 4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: 4-301.12 OBSERVED ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER AVAILABLE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: 5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspector notes: 6-501.12 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE/UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-303.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE/UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: 6-304.11 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OVER THE STOVES AND FRYERS NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID VENTS OPERABLE.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Jerk Yard Stoney Island last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Jerk Yard Stoney Island on file is from Mar 17, 2026. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Jerk Yard Stoney Island?

Across the inspection record, “garbage & refuse properly disposed” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at Jerk Yard Stoney Island.

Has Jerk Yard Stoney Island's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Jerk Yard Stoney Island have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly 11 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Jerk Yard Stoney Island 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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