Jerky Jerk Rare
Last inspected: Feb 18, 2026
86
Score
JERKY JERK RARE, located at 2251-2253 W Taylor St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on February 18, 2026, with a score of 86. This inspection identified three minor violations related to general cleanliness and allergen training. Across 16 scored inspections, the facility has predominantly maintained a low-risk status.
16
Inspections
0
Critical latest
0
Major latest
3
Minor latest
Inspection History
Feb 18, 2026
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Feb 10, 2026
Routine
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
May 9, 2025
Routine
7 minor violations.
70
Dec 19, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Dec 12, 2024
Complaint
4 major violations. 5 minor violations.
52
Feb 13, 2024
Reinspection
No violations found.
100
Feb 2, 2024
Routine
3 critical violations. 6 major violations. 11 minor violations.
20
Jan 26, 2023
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 19, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 3 minor violations.
70
Feb 24, 2022
Routine
1 critical violation. 3 minor violations.
74
Jun 22, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 8 minor violations.
50
Mar 4, 2021
Routine
1 major violation. 11 minor violations.
52
Jul 7, 2020
Complaint
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Mar 17, 2020
Routine
1 major violation. 1 minor violation.
86
Oct 16, 2019
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 12, 2019
License
1 major violation. 3 minor violations.
78
Violations — Feb 18, 2026 Inspection
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: 6-501.112: OBSERVED DEAD ROACHES ON SITE. DEAD ROACHES OBSERVED ON FLOOR NEAR REAR EXIT DOOR, ON THE CART WITH CLEAN PANS, ON THE LOWER WALL UNDER THE DRAINBOARD OF THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE DEAD ROACHES, CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
49
Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN ON SITE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.
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Priority (Critical)
Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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