Jerusalem Grill
Last inspected: Nov 19, 2024
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Score
Jerusalem Grill has been inspected seven times since 2022. The latest inspection on file is from Nov 19, 2024. When a facility lands in the low risk tier, it usually means nothing alarming showed up at the most recent visit.
Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around four violations lately and about eight violations before that.
When inspectors have written things up, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been the most frequent reason, cited eight times.
That puts the facility ahead of the local pack: the average Chicago restaurant scores 81. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.
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Critical latest
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Inspection History
Nov 19, 2024
Reinspection
3 minor violations.
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Food obtained from approved source
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11--OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING PANELS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 15, 2024
Reinspection
1 critical violation. 1 major violation. 2 minor violations.
View 4 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 64F IN MENS TOILET ROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, HUMMUS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: 6-501.11--OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING PANELS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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Nov 6, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 64F IN MENS TOILET ROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
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Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
Inspector notes: NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, HUMMUS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING PANELS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.
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May 13, 2024
Routine
1 critical violation. 10 minor violations.
View 11 violations
Food separated and protected
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN KABOBS IN FRONT PREP COOLER. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM ALL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. RAW CHICKEN WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED OVER 10 COCKROACHES TRAPPED ON GLUEBOARD UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED ON SITE.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO BACK DOOR. MUST REPAIR.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE) WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS MAINLY AROUND FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS (MAINLY MIDDLE) OF HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT (LEFT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BULB.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.
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Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FLY TRAP HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. MUST REMOVE FLY TRAPS FROM FOOD PREP AREA.
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Apr 10, 2023
Reinspection
4 minor violations.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.12--OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: 4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 30, 2023
Routine
2 major violations. 6 minor violations.
View 8 violations
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
Inspector notes: OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.
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Previous core violation corrected
Inspector notes: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2552606 DATED:03/09/2022 #58--FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN- FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
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Mar 9, 2022
License
3 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was Jerusalem Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at Jerusalem Grill on file is from Nov 19, 2024. The public record contains seven inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerusalem Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable” has been cited eight times, more than any other issue at Jerusalem Grill.
Has Jerusalem Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at Jerusalem Grill have averaged around four violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at Jerusalem 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.
How often is Jerusalem Grill inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, Jerusalem Grill is inspected around three times per year on average.
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