Jerusalem Grill
Last inspected: Feb 5, 2021
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Score
Going back to 2017, Jerusalem Grill has five inspections in the public record. Inspectors last stopped by on Feb 5, 2021. A low risk tier reflects an inspection that turned up minimal issues. No fresh inspection data is available: the latest entry for Jerusalem Grill dates to Feb 5, 2021.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around one violation, down from roughly 10 violations earlier in the record.
The pattern that stands out is “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean”, which has been cited five times.
Compared to the broader Chicago restaurant scene, where the average is 81, this is a stronger showing. There isn't much in the file that would give a customer pause.
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Inspection History
Feb 5, 2021
Reinspection
1 minor violation.
View 1 violation
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: 4-501.11-OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Feb 3, 2021
Routine
2 critical violations. 1 major violation. 10 minor violations.
View 13 violations
Proper cold holding temperatures
Inspector notes: FOUND IMPROPER TEMPERATURES OF (TCS FOODS) STORED IN FRONT PREP LINE 3 DOOR COOLER:HUMMUS AT 48.7 F,TZATZIKI SAUCE AT 50.2 F,CUT LETTUCE AT 50.0 F,SLICED TOMATOES AT 48.0 F,GARLIC SAUCE AT 50.0 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER, (TCS FOODS) MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F OR BELOW AND HOT HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF ABOVE 135F AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.CORRECTED ON SITE (COS).
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Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE 3 DOOR FRONT PREP-LINE COOLER WITH (TCS FOODS) NOT MAINTAINING PROPER TEMPERATURE (AIR TEMPERATURE OF 50.2 F) DURING THIS INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED MANAGER COLD HOLDING UNIT MUST MAINTAIN COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 41.0 F OR COLDER AT ALL TIMES.PREP COOLER IS TAGGED "HELD FOR INSPECTION" AT THIS TIME.INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE UNTIL REPAIRED.SEE COMMENTS BELOW.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005,CITATION ISSUED.(COS).
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Proper date marking and disposition
Inspector notes: OBSERVED READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD FOR MORE THAN 24 HOURS (HUMMUS,SALADS) NOT DATE MARKED TO INDICATE THE DATE IN WHICH THE FOOD MUST BE CONSUMED OR DISCARDED.INSTRUCTED TO DATE MARK ALL READY-TO-EAT, TCS FOODS HELD MORE THAN 24 HOURS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKETS INSIDE OF THE REAR 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKETS.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE GREASE BUILDUP INSIDE OF THE DEEP FRYERS AND SIDES OF STOVE HOT COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND INTERIORS OF ALL COOLERS TO REMOVE FOOD DEBRI SPILLS.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE NOT LOCATED AT ICE MACHINE. MUST INSTALL SO BACKFLOW PREVENTION DEVICE MAY BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE WET CARDBOARD FLOOR LINERS AT REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING AREA AND PROVIDE PROPER FLOOR COVERING OR MAT FOR EASIER TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH EXCESSIVE GREASE BUILD UP DEBRIS UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AT FRONT PREP AREA AND AT REAR UNDERNEATH ALL COOLERS.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND ORGANIZE REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND ELEVATE STOCK ITEMS OFF THE FLOOR AT LEAST 6" INCHES.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUILD UP DEBRIS.
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Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized
Inspector notes: OBSERVED SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MACHINE.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
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Thermometers provided & accurate
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR BROKEN THERMOMETER IN REFRIGERATOR AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS ON TOP OF FRONT PREP LINE 3 DOOR COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS.
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Aug 8, 2019
Routine
1 major violation. 5 minor violations.
View 6 violations
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CREATE A CLEAN UP PROCEDURE/KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED RANGE, GRILL AND FRYERS GREASY WITH ACCUMULATED DEBRIS.INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN RANGE,GRILL AND FRYERS. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED UNFINISHED WALLS AT ENTRANCE OF MEN'S RESTROOM.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO FINISH WALLS AT ENTRANCE OF MEN'S RESTROOM. CORE VIOLATION
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED CEILING IN MEN'S RESTROOM NOT FINISHED.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO REPAIR CEILING IN MEN'S RESTROOM. CORE VIOLATION
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED HOT LINE HOOD GREASY/DIRTY.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN HOT LINE HOOD. CORE VIOLATION
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN CERTIFICATION ON SITE.INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO BECOME ALLERGEN CERTIFIED. CORE VIOLATION
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Aug 9, 2017
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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Aug 3, 2017
License
13 minor violations.
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Facilities to maintain proper temperature
Inspector notes: FOUND PREP COOLER AT IMPROPER AIR TEMPERATURE OF 65.2F. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. COOLERS WITH POTENTIALLY HAZARDOUS FOODS MUST PROVIDE COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURE OF 40F OR BELOW. CRITICAL VIOLATION 7-38-005(A)
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Food protected during storage, preparation, display, service and transportation
Inspector notes: ESTABLISHMENT HAS OPENING IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA. A PHYSICAL BARRIER IS NEEDED WHEN THE PREPARATION IS ADJACENT TO THE CUSTOMER AREA AND IT IS LIKELY THAT CONTAMINATION WILL OCCUR.----------FOUND INTERIOR SURFACES AND TUBINGS OF ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN WITH BLACK MOLD LIKE BUILD-UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-005 (A)
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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: FOUND OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS ALONG THE WALLS INSIDE BOILER ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE THE AFFECTED AREAS. RECOMMEND TO CONTACT LICENSE PEST CONTROL FOR SERVICE. MUST SEAL ALL HOLES ON WALLS AND CEILING. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-020
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* certified food manager on site when potentially hazardous foods are prepared and served
Inspector notes: FOUND NO CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE AVAILABLE. MUST PROVIDE. SERIOUS VIOLATION 7-38-012
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Food and non-food contact surfaces properly designed, constructed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL RAW WOOD SHELVES BEHIND COUNTER IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL REACH-IN COOLERS INCLUDING RUBBER GASKET AROUND EACH DOOR.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE FLOOR BASEBOARD BEHIND HOT WATER TANK INSIDE BOILER ROOM.----------MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS INSIDE BOILER ROOM.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO SEAL GAP/OPENING IN CORNER WALL IN FRONT PREP/COOKING AREA.--------MUST SEAL HOLES AROUND PIPES INSIDE BOILER ROOM.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULBS ABOVE REAR PREP AREA TO PROVIDE ADDITIONAL LIGHTING.-------MUST REPLACE DEAD LIGHT BULB AND PROVIDE LIGHT SHIELD INSIDE 2 DOOR REACH-IN COOLER 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 TO INSTALL SELF CLOSING DEVICE FOR MEN AND WOMEN WASHROOM DOOR.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAIN PIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (RIGHT SIDE).
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES/CONSTRUCTION DEBRIS IN REAR OUTSIDE AREA.
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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 Feb 5, 2021. The public record contains five inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at Jerusalem Grill?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited five 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 one violation per visit, down from roughly 10 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.
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