Jerky Jerk
Last inspected: Jan 5, 2017
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Inspectors have visited Jerky Jerk 10 times, with records going back to 2013. The most recent report on file is from Jan 5, 2017. A high risk tier suggests the facility had a rough recent inspection, with multiple violations on record. Public records show no inspections at Jerky Jerk since Jan 5, 2017, so this file may not reflect current conditions.
The trend has not been favorable: recent inspections average around six violations each, up from closer to four violations before.
When inspectors have written things up, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been the most frequent reason, cited six times.
Compared to other Chicago restaurants (averaging 81), there's room to close the gap. Diners may want to scan the inspection details before deciding to visit.
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Inspection History
Jan 5, 2017
Complaint
14 minor violations.
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Potentially hazardous food meets temperature requirement during storage, preparation display and service
Inspector notes: POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE:MACARONI AND CHEESE STORED INSIDE SMALL OVEN ON TOP PREP TABLE AT TEMP OF 80.4F; COOKED CABBAGE AND CARROTS STORED INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT TEMP OF 98.6F; DOUGH FILLED WITH BEEF PATTIES AT TEMP OF 109.9F TO 110F STORED ALSO INSIDE THE HOT HOLDING UNIT. COOKED CHICKEN INSIDE A PAN WITH SERVING SPOON STORED ON TOP THE TABLE AT TEMP OF 82.6F TO 86.2F.HOT FOOD MUST MAINTAIN TEMP OF 140F AND ABOVE,COLD FOOD 40F AND BELOW.FOOD DISCARDED AND DENATURED.POUNDS 10,VALUE 50 CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-005(A)
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Wash and rinse water: clean and proper temperature
Inspector notes: NO HOT WATER PROVIDED AT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. PRESENTLY WATER TEMPERATURE AT BOTH SINKS(EXPOSED AND THREE COMPARTMENT SINKS) AT TEMP OF 71.2F TO 71.6F. MUST RESTORE HOT WATER AT SAID SINKS. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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Hand washing facilities: with soap and sanitary hand drying devices, convenient and accessible to food prep area
Inspector notes: EXPOSED HAND SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE INSIDE WAS FILLED WITH DIRTY POTS AND CONTAINERS, NO SOAP. WHICH WAS PROVIDED BY THE EMPLOYEE, HOWEVER NO PAPER TOWELS PROVIDED ON SITE. HEAVILY LEAKING DRAIN PIPE WAS NOT PROPERLY CONNECTED(EMPLOYEE RE-CONNECTED SAID PIPE). INSTRUCTED SOAP AND PAPER TOWELS MUST BE PROVIDED AT SAID SINK FOR PROPER HAND WASHING. CRITICAL VIOLATION:7-38-030
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No evidence of rodent or insect infestation, no birds, turtles or other animals
Inspector notes: EVIDENCE OF RODENT INFESTATION, MICE DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT THE FOOD PREP AND SERVING AREAS. MICE DROPPINGS ON SHELVES BY THE FOOD CONTAINERS, ON TOP OF LIDS,INSIDE THE OVEN, UNDER THE COOLERS, ON WHITE SHELVES IN SERVING AREA. DROPPINGS INSIDE THE WASHROOM ON TOP THE PAPERS. OVER 300 DROPPINGS THROUGHOUT. NO PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK PROVIDED AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DROPPINGS, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE ENTIRE KITCHEN AND SERVING AREA AND ALL EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. HAVE PREMISES SERVICED BY A LICENSED PEST CONTROL COMPANY. CRITICAL VIOLATION: 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY SANITATION CERTIFICATE POSTED ON SITE AT PRESENT TIME.POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOOD WERE COOKED,HELD AND SERVED:CHICHEN,RICE BEANS,ETC. A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER IS REQUIRED TO BE ON SITE WHEN POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD ARE PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED.INFORMATION GIVEN HOW TO ENROLL TO CLASS. SERIOUS VIOLATION:7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: BROKEN CABINET DOOR AT WHITE CABINET ACROSS FROM HOT HOLDING UNIT, INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/REPLACE. OPEN SEAMS AND DARK STAINS ON CUTTING BOARD. MUST REPLACE OR REFINISH CUTTING BOARD.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: SPILLAGE INSIDE THE ONE DOOR COOLER AND CHEST FREEZER,INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND IN FRYER CABINET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN, GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN FLOORS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: LARGE HOLE IN WALL UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK,INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR/SEAL.SURFACE MUST BE SMOOTH,CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT SURFACE. WALL AROUND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK NOT CLEAN, DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE. MUST CLEAN WALLS. ACCUMULATED GREASE IN VENTILATION HOOD AND FILTERS ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN SAME.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: NO LIGHT SHIELDS PROVIDED AT LIGHTS IN PREP AREA AND UNDER HOOD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING, INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR THE DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: NO STOPPERS PROVIDED AT THREE COMPARTMENT SINK.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. LEAKING PIPE UNDER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK AND EXPOSED HAND SINK MUST BE REPAIRED.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER PROVIDED ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE TO BE ABLE TO CHECK HOT AND COLD FOOD TEMPERATURES.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS.
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Nov 4, 2016
Complaint
4 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION MANAGER ON PREMISES WHILE HANDLING POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOOD. (HANDLES CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.) SERIOUS VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-012. MUST OBTAIN.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN AT MAIN KITCHEN. MUST PROVIDE.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: DISHWASHER AT PREMISES WITH NO FOODHANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST PROVIDE.
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Jun 14, 2016
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH INCOOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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Jun 7, 2016
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Adequate number, convenient, accessible, designed, and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN AREAS. EXPOSED HAND SINK AT MAIN KITCHEN WAS REMOVED. CRITICAL VIOLATION. CITATION ISSUED. 7-38-030. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO INSTALL EXPOSED HAND SINK EASILY ACCESIBLE TO FOOD AND DISHWASHING AREAS BY 6-9-16. MANAGEMNET INSTRUCTED TO TEMPORARILY USE SINK INSIDE RESTROOM.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH INCOOLERS NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE.
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May 13, 2015
Routine
6 minor violations.
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE POSTED ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED (CHICKEN, RICE, ETC.). INSTRUCTED MANAGER A CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD HANDLER WITH ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE MUST BE ON PREMISES WHILE POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS ARE HANDLED. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON SHELVES, GREASE BUILD UP ON VENTILATION HOOD AND HOOD FILTERS ALSO OBSERVED FOOD BUILD UP ON EXTERIOR OF SINKS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EQUIPMENT.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT PREP AND DISHWASH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DETAIL CLEAN FLOOR THOUGHOUT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER WASHROOM DOOR MUST SELF CLOSE.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: NO THERMOMETERS INSIDE REACH IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE THERMOMETERS FOR ALL COOLERS.
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Food handler requirements met
Inspector notes: NO FOOD HANDLERS CERTIFICATES ON PREMISES. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST BE CERTIFIED WITH CERTIFICATES OF NAMES OF EMPLOYEES ON PREMISES.
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Sep 16, 2014
Complaint
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: FOUND NO DRAINBOARD ATTACHED TO 3COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLERS NOT CLEAN.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORING AT REAR KITCHEN AREAS NOT SMOOTH. FOUND HOLES ON TILES. MUST REPAIR TO MAKE SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: FOUND LIGHTS NOT SHIELDED UNDER HOOD EXHAUST.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: FOUND HOLES OUTSIDE OF PREMISES BY REAR EXIT DOOR. MUST SEAL HOLES TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE.
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Mar 14, 2014
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Mar 7, 2014
Routine
5 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 A 1 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO RODENT PROOF THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR. CITATION ISSUED SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: REPLACE THE STAINED CUTTING BOARD IN REAR PREP AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE EXTERIOR COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE BUILDUP.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FLOORS UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Toilet room doors self closing: dressing rooms with lockers provided: complete separation from living/sleeping quarters
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR EMPLOYEE RESTROOM.
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Feb 15, 2013
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Feb 13, 2013
License
2 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 OVER 10 RAT DROPPINGS ON BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL DROPPINGS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: BASEMENT CLUTTERED. MUST ELEVATE ALL ITEMS 6" OFF FLOOR OR REMOVE ITEMS.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerky Jerk last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerky Jerk on file is from Jan 5, 2017. The public record contains 10 inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerky Jerk?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited six times, more than any other issue at Jerky Jerk.
Has Jerky Jerk's inspection record improved over time?
No. Recent inspections at Jerky Jerk have averaged around six violations per visit, up from roughly four earlier in the record.
What does a high risk rating mean?
A high risk rating at Jerky Jerk means the most recent inspection flagged either critical violations or a substantial number of smaller ones. Diners may want to read the violation details before deciding to visit.
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