The Jerk Grill
Last inspected: Dec 9, 2011
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Score
The Jerk Grill has been inspected three times since 2010. The Jerk Grill was last inspected on Dec 9, 2011. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings. The most recent inspection at The Jerk Grill is from Dec 9, 2011, and nothing newer appears in the public record.
The picture has improved over the last few visits: recent inspections have averaged around zero violations, down from roughly eight violations earlier in the record.
“Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” comes up most often, recorded two times in the inspection record.
The Jerk Grill's latest score of 100 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.
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Inspection History
Dec 9, 2011
Reinspection
No violations found.
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Dec 6, 2011
Routine
11 minor violations.
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Sewage and waste water disposal, no back siphonage, cross connection and/or back flow
Inspector notes: In food establishments, there shall be adequate sewage and waste water disposal facilities that comply with all the requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago. OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING-UP FROM DIRTY FLOOR DRAIN (UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK) IN FOOD PREP/COOKING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING. WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE FLOOR, DRAINS AND EQUIPMENT. CRITICAL CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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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: All necessary control measures shall be used to effectively minimize or eliminate the presence of rodents, roaches, and other vermin and insects on the premises of all food establishments, in food-transporting vehicles, and in vending machines. PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK NOT MAINTAINED. PREMISES HAS PEST CONTROL SERVICE TWICE A YEAR. LAST SERVICE REPORT DATED WAS ON 08-01-2010. NO CURRENT REPORT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE CURRENT SERVICE. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-020
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Dish washing facilities: properly designed, constructed, maintained, installed, located and operated
Inspector notes: All dish washing machines must be of a type that complies with all requirements of the plumbing section of the Municipal Code of Chicago and Rules and Regulation of the Board of Health. FOUND DISH WASHING FACILITIES (3 COMPARTMENT SINK) NOT PROPERLY MAINTAINED. NOTED STRIPPED (HOT) FAUCET HANDLE. NO HOT WATER PRESSURE AVAILABLE FROM FAUCET. INSTRUCTED TO FIX AND MAINTAIN FAUCET. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-38-030
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* inspection report summary displayed and visible to all customers
Inspector notes: One copy of the Food Inspection Report Summary must be displayed and visible to all customers. FOUND NO INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT POSTED ON PREMISES. PREVIOUS INSPECTION ON 6/09/10. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT, FOOD INSPECTION SUMMARY REPORT MUST BE DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO ALL CUSTOMERS. SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-010(B)
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Previous minor violation(s) corrected 7-42-090
Inspector notes: A separate and distinct offense shall be deemed to have been committed for each Minor violation that is not corrected upon re-inspection by the health authority. PREVIOUS MINOR VIOLATIONS NOT CORRECTED AS PER MUNICIPAL CODE. (INSPECTION REPORT# 250724, DATED 06-09-2010) SERIOUS CITATION ISSUED 7-42-090 #33 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK AND MOP BUCKET. #35 - INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLS AROUND MOPSINK. #40 - INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER. MUST CORRECT AND MAINTAIN SAME.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: FOLLOWING IN NEED OF DETAIL CLEANING AND MAINTAINING: STORAGE RACKS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER, INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF EXPOSED HAND SINKS AND 3 COMPARTMENT SINKS (FRONT AND REAR), INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, HOOD AND FILTERS WITH HEAVY GREASE BUILD-UP, PREP SHELVES AND COUNTER SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER. ALSO, INTERIOR LEFT SIDE AND TUBES INSIDE ICE MACHINE NOT CLEAN. MOP/UTILITY SINK DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ALL.
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Floors: constructed per code, cleaned, good repair, coving installed, dust-less cleaning methods used
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT WITH HEAVY GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD-UP AND ALSO FLOORS AT REAR STORAGE AREA UNDER AND AROUND HOT WATER TANK.--------MUST CLEAN AND RE-FINISH FLOORS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER WITH RUST BUILD-UP. CLEAN IN DETAIL ALL FLOOR DRAINS.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS THROUGHOUT WITH DRIED FOOD SPILLAGE INCLUDING WALLS INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.---------MUST CLEAN CEILING VENT COVER INSIDE TOILET ROOM AND FAN COVER IN WALK-IN COOLER. REMOVE ACCUMULATED DUST.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: LIGHTS MUST BE SHIELDED ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: PLUMBING UNDER REAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK LEAKS. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN PLUMBING.
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Premises maintained free of litter, unnecessary articles, cleaning equipment properly stored
Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ARTICLES STORED ON TOP OF WALK IN COOLER AND AT REAR STORAGE AREA (NEXT TO EXIT DOOR) TO PREVENT RODENT AND INSECT HARBORAGE. USABLE ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
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Jun 9, 2010
Routine
5 minor violations.
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Food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean, free of abrasive detergents
Inspector notes: All food and non-food contact surfaces of equipment and all food storage utensils shall be thoroughly cleaned and sanitized daily. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF MOP SINK AND MOP BUCKET.
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Walls, ceilings, attached equipment constructed per code: good repair, surfaces clean and dust-less cleaning methods
Inspector notes: The walls and ceilings shall be in good repair and easily cleaned. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN WALLS UNDER/BEHIND 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALLS AROUND MOPSINK.
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Lighting: required minimum foot-candles of light provided, fixtures shielded
Inspector notes: All rooms in which food or drink is prepared, or in which utensils are washed, shall be lighted so that a minimum of 50-foot candles of light is available on all work surfaces. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE DEAD LIGHTBULB (LEFT SIDE) IN HOOD ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.
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Ventilation: rooms and equipment vented as required: plumbing: installed and maintained
Inspector notes: Ventilation: All plumbing fixtures, such as toilets, sinks, washbasins, etc., must be adequately trapped, vented, and re-vented and properly connected to the sewer in accordance with the plumbing chapter of the Municipal Code of Chicago and the Rules and Regulations of the Board of Health. INSTRUCTED TO FIX SLOW DRAINING FLOOR DRAIN UNDER 3 COMPARTMENT SINK.
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Refrigeration and metal stem thermometers provided and conspicuous
Inspector notes: All food establishments that display, prepare, or store potentially hazardous foods shall have calibrated metal stem thermometers, provided and conspicuous, for refrigerated and hot food units. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE INSIDE WALK-IN COOLER.
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Frequently Asked Questions
When was The Jerk Grill last inspected?
The most recent health inspection at The Jerk Grill on file is from Dec 9, 2011. The public record contains three inspections in total.
What is the most common violation at The Jerk Grill?
Across the inspection record, “food and non-food contact equipment utensils clean” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Jerk Grill.
Has The Jerk Grill's inspection record improved over time?
Yes. Recent inspections at The Jerk Grill have averaged around zero violations per visit, down from roughly eight earlier in the record.
What does a low risk rating mean?
A low risk rating at The Jerk 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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