The Jerk Spot

1212 W 111Th St, Chicago, IL 60643

African

Last inspected: Nov 18, 2021

Score

Low Risk

The Jerk Spot has been inspected three times since 2020. The newest entry in the record is dated Nov 18, 2021. Diners can read the low risk label as a sign that recent inspections have gone well. The most recent inspection at The Jerk Spot is from Nov 18, 2021, and nothing newer appears in the public record.

Recent visits have produced comparable findings, with counts hovering near three violations per visit.

The pattern that stands out is “management, food employee and conditional employee”, which has been cited two times.

The city-wide average is 81, putting The Jerk Spot squarely in typical territory. The full picture is one of consistent compliance.

Inspections

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Inspection History

Nov 18, 2021

Reinspection

1 major violation. 2 minor violations.

View 3 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE SIGNED ACKNOWLEDGEMENT OF EMPLOYEE RESPONSIBILITY TO REPORT ANY ILLNESS TRANSMISSIBLE THROUGH FOOD. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Nov 10, 2021

Routine

2 major violations. 4 minor violations.

View 6 violations

Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting

Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER CONCENTRATION IN SANITIZING SOLUTIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE.

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Miscellaneous / public health orders

Inspector notes: OBSERVED THREE FEMALE EMPLOYEES NOT WEARING FACE COVERINGS IN PREP AREA. ALL INDIVIDUALS REGARDLESS OF VACCINATION STATUS SHALL BE REQUIRED TO WEAR A MASK WHEN INDOORS AND ANY PUBLIC PLACE. 7-28-060 CITATION ISSUED

Dec 24, 2020

License

1 minor violation.

View 1 violation

Thermometers provided & accurate

Inspector notes: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN WORKING THERMOMETERS INSIDE THE REACH IN COOLERS.

Frequently Asked Questions

When was The Jerk Spot last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at The Jerk Spot on file is from Nov 18, 2021. The public record contains three inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at The Jerk Spot?

Across the inspection record, “management, food employee and conditional employee” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at The Jerk Spot.

Has The Jerk Spot's inspection record improved over time?

Results have been roughly steady. Inspections at The Jerk Spot have averaged around three violations per visit across the recent record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at The Jerk Spot 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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