Western Jerk

1334 W 87Th St, Chicago, IL 60620

African

Last inspected: Feb 6, 2025

Score

Low Risk

Public records currently show only two inspections for Western Jerk. The latest inspection on file is from Feb 6, 2025. Low risk means the most recent visit produced few or no significant findings.

Recent inspections have found fewer violations than earlier ones, averaging around two violations lately and about 10 violations before that.

Looking across the full record, “all food employees have food handler training” is the recurring theme, flagged two times.

Western Jerk's latest score of 90 sits above the Chicago average of 81. The file should reassure diners considering a visit.

Inspections

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Major latest

Minor latest

Inspection History

Feb 6, 2025

Reinspection

2 minor violations.

View 2 violations

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: 2-102.13 : FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Nov 27, 2024

License

2 critical violations. 2 major violations. 6 minor violations.

View 10 violations

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE NOZZLE REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS TO BE ABLE TO FILL ALL COMPARTMENTS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED BUILD UP IN COMPARTMENTS THAT APPEAR TO BE A PAINT OR PUTTY SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED

Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

Inspector notes: REFRIGERATION ON SITE NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION 46 DEGREE AIR TEMP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained

Inspector notes: OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH DAMAGED LID AND OVERFLOWING TRASH TO GROUND AROUND CONTAINERS. TRASH ON TOP OF CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN CLOSED AND FREE FROM TRASH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED

Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

Inspector notes: NO VOMIT DIARHHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

Inspector notes: UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

Inspector notes: BBQ HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN

All food employees have food handler training

Inspector notes: ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Allergen training as required

Inspector notes: FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

Inspector notes: NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT PREP HANDSINK OR WASHROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.

Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

Inspector notes: NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN

Frequently Asked Questions

When was Western Jerk last inspected?

The most recent health inspection at Western Jerk on file is from Feb 6, 2025. The public record contains two inspections in total.

What is the most common violation at Western Jerk?

Across the inspection record, “all food employees have food handler training” has been cited two times, more than any other issue at Western Jerk.

Has Western Jerk's inspection record improved over time?

Yes. Recent inspections at Western Jerk have averaged around two violations per visit, down from roughly 10 earlier in the record.

What does a low risk rating mean?

A low risk rating at Western Jerk 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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