New Jeffery Chicken and Sub
Last inspected: Jan 28, 2026
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Score
Going back to 2020, New Jeffery Chicken and Sub has eight inspections in the public record. On Jan 28, 2026, the health department conducted the most recent visit. A low risk rating suggests inspectors haven't found much to be concerned about lately.
Performance has remained roughly level over recent inspections, averaging near two violations each time.
Across the inspection history, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” is the issue that surfaces most often, recorded three times.
New Jeffery Chicken and Sub's latest score of 86 sits above the Chicago average of 81. Overall, the inspection record reads well.
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Minor latest
Inspection History
Jan 28, 2026
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Approved thawing methods used
Inspector notes: 3-501.13 OBSERVED FROZEN BEEF THAWING AT ROOM TEMPERATURE. INSTRUCTED TO THAW PROPERLY INSIDE OF A REFRIGERATION UNIT OR UNDER COLD WATER (NOT EXCEEDING 70F) UNTIL THE PRODUCT REACHES 41F. MANAGER PLACED THE FROZEN BEEF IN THE WALK IN COOLER.
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Personal cleanliness
Inspector notes: 2-402.11 OBSERVED A MALE FOOD HANDLER WITH A BEARD AND WITHOUT A BEARD GUARD. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS WITH BEARDS.
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All food employees have food handler training
Inspector notes: 2-102.13 OBSERVED TWO MALE FOOD HANDLERS WITHOUT PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT FOR ALL FOOD HANDLERS ON SITE.
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Apr 18, 2025
Routine
1 minor violation.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED LIGHT DUST ON CEILING VENTS INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN VENTS TO REMOVE DUST WHERE NEEDED.
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Dec 16, 2024
Complaint
2 minor violations.
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Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A SMALL AMOUNT OF GREASE AT THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LIGHT AMOUNT OF DUST ON SOME CELING VENTS AND ON WASHROOM CEILING VENT; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN.
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Jan 24, 2024
Routine
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE BULK STORAGE CONTAINER NOT LABELED WITH NAME OF THE PRODUCT INSIDE OF THE CONTAINER; MUST LABEL AND MAINTAIN.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDER THE THIRD COMPARTMENT OF THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAK.
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Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED DUST INSIDE THE VENT ON THE CEILING OF THE WALK-IN COOLER; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
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Feb 17, 2023
License
3 minor violations.
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Food properly labeled; original container
Inspector notes: ALL BULK FOOD ITEMS IN NEED OF PROPER LABELING. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: NEW CUTTING BOARD NEEDED AT FRONT PREP LINE. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AND MAINTAIN
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: SEWAR COVER NEEDED AT BASEMENT DRAIN INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT AND MAINTAIN.
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Jan 14, 2022
Routine
2 minor violations.
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Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FOOD IN THE REACH IN FREEZER NOT PROPERLY PROTECTED FROM THE ELEMENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY STORE FOOD IN FOOD GRADE STORAGE CONTAINERS OF BAGS TO PREVENT POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT HIS ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.
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90
Jan 6, 2021
Reinspection
2 minor violations.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Dec 28, 2020
License
1 critical violation. 2 major violations. 2 minor violations.
View 5 violations
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BARRIER BETWEEN STORE LOBBY AREA AND PREP AREA, WHICH WOULD PROHIBIT CUSTOMERS/UNAUTHORIZED PERSONS FROM ENTERING. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A BARRIER (DOOR) TO PROTECT FOOD FROM CONTAMINATION. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
Inspector notes: OBSERVED FACILITY WITH USE OF A CLEANUP PROCEDURE AND NO SUPPLIES ON SITE. MUST ENSURE THE AVAILABILITY OF BOTH A CLEANUP POLICY AND ADEQUATE SUPPLIES (DISPOSABLE MOP, DISPOSABLE LATEX GLOVES, DISPOSABLE MASK, AND ADEQUATE SANITIZER *MUST ELIMINATE NOROVIRUS*) ON SITE TO PROPERLY CLEAN UP ANY VOMIT OR DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FOOD ESTABLISHMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED
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Consumer advisory provided for raw/undercooked food
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE AND REMINDER ON THE PRINTED MENU DISPLAY BOARD FOR ALL ITEMS THAT CAN BE ORDERED RAW OR UNDERCOOKED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A DISCLOSURE ON THE MENU FOR ALL ITEMS (EGGS ANY STYLE) THAT CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW AND ADD A REMINDER ON THE MENU THAT READS: *THESE ITEMS CAN BE ORDERED UNDERCOOKED OR RAW. CONSUMING UNDERCOOKED OR RAW FOODS CAN INCREASE YOUR RISK OF FOODBORNE ILLNESS. (REFER TO CDPH CONSUMER ADVISORY HANDOUT) PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
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Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO BACK FLOW PREVENTER DEVICE ON THE UTILITY MOP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED, SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
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Allergen training as required
Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was New Jeffery Chicken and Sub last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at New Jeffery Chicken and Sub on file is from Jan 28, 2026. The public record contains eight inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at New Jeffery Chicken and Sub?
Across the inspection record, “physical facilities installed, maintained & clean” has been cited three times, more than any other issue at New Jeffery Chicken and Sub.
Has New Jeffery Chicken and Sub's inspection record improved over time?
Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at New Jeffery Chicken and Sub have averaged around two violations per visit across the recent record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at New Jeffery Chicken and Sub 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 New Jeffery Chicken and Sub inspected?
Based on the inspection history on file, New Jeffery Chicken and Sub is inspected around two times per year on average.
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