Old Jerusalem Restaurant
Last inspected: Apr 14, 2025
78
Score
OLD JERUSALEM RESTAURANT, located at 1411 N Wells St in Chicago, IL, underwent a low-risk inspection on April 14, 2025, with a score of 78. This inspection identified five minor violations, including issues related to the cleanliness and design of food and non-food contact surfaces. Across 19 recorded inspections, OLD JERUSALEM RESTAURANT has predominantly received low-risk ratings.
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Inspections
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Critical latest
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Major latest
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Inspection History
Apr 14, 2025
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Aug 1, 2024
Routine
1 minor violation.
95
Aug 15, 2023
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 29, 2022
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jul 15, 2021
Routine
1 critical violation. 7 minor violations.
61
Apr 29, 2020
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jul 25, 2019
Routine
3 major violations. 3 minor violations.
64
Jun 11, 2018
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Jun 12, 2017
Complaint
1 minor violation.
95
Jan 24, 2017
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Jan 5, 2016
Complaint
6 minor violations.
74
Jul 14, 2015
Routine
5 minor violations.
78
Dec 15, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Apr 9, 2014
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Sep 16, 2013
Routine
2 minor violations.
90
Nov 29, 2012
Routine
3 minor violations.
86
Aug 26, 2011
Complaint
3 minor violations.
86
Oct 27, 2010
Complaint
2 minor violations.
90
Mar 15, 2010
Routine
4 minor violations.
82
Violations — Apr 14, 2025 Inspection
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
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Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING AROUND THE CIRCLE VENTILATION PIPING OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT LEADS TO THE A/C VENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
47
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH RUST BUILDING UP ON THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING FURTHER RUST BUILD UP.
49
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE URINAL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM LEAKS FROM THE HANDLE WHEN FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
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Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
Inspector notes: OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SYSTEM AND GREASE FORMING UP ON THE EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND OR FOODS COOKED IN THE AREA DURING SERVICE.
56
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Priority Foundation (Major)
Core (Minor)
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