87th St. Jerk

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. Jul 16, 2025 Pass

   Canvass · Pass

   3 general Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a 1/4 inch opening at the bottom right side of the basement exit door; instructed to seal opening in door to prevent rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the bottom of the fryers adn exterior surfaces of the fryers.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed to clean the floors around under and behind equipment in kitchen. Instructed to clean floor in basement area and remove small puddle of standing water from basement floor. Instructed to wipe down walls around and behind equipment where needed.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

2. Oct 1, 2024 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   No violations

3. Sep 25, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   1 critical6 general Show violations

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Still observed evidence of 9 live roaches in steam table, on bricks of both hot water tanks, in floor joist in ceiling in basement.also evidence of 5- rat droppings and dead rodent on floor behind hot water tank in basement. Must remove droppings and dead rodent.clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/25/24.

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: : 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from storage shelf liners,interior of fryer cabinet and legs,coolers,light shields.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: : 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OF DOOR WAYS, WINDOWS AND WOOD TRIM.REMOVE EXCESS CAULK FROM WALL IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: : 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR PIT

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

4. Sep 4, 2024 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical8 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: Previous priority foundation violation from report #2600313 8/16/24 not corrected still observed evidence of appx. 30 or more live roaches crawling in cracks at window sills over 3- compartment sink, crawling on floor throughout basement.also evidence of appx. 15 or more rat droppings on floor in basement near rear door mixed in with debris and dirt.must remove droppings clean and sanitize areas. Must have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 9/4/24.(priority 7-42-090)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: 3-302.12 : must label food storage containers when food is not in original package

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed a gap along upper left side of basement door must make door tight fitting to prevent rodent entry.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: 3-304.12 : observed knifes stored in between 3- compartment sink and wall must remove and store properly

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 4-601.11(c) : must clean grease and food debris build up from storage shelf liners,interior of fryer cabinet and legs.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.13 : must seal all cracks and crevices of door ways, windows and wood trim.must repair or replace damaged ceilings in rear prep area,hole in wall in toilet room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.16 : must scrape chipping paint on walls near pit.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 : must clean food splatter and dust build up from walls throughout premises

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: 6-501.13 : must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on duty nor a valid food managers certificate posted to view while foods are stored on hot holding units such as (beans, rice,jerk chicken)must be on site at all times food is being prepared,handled and served.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: 2-102.13 : observed no food handlers training for new employee must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

5. Aug 16, 2024 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical9 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.

     Inspector’s note: Pic doesn't have a certified food managers certificate must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 12 or more live roaches crawling in cracks at window sill over 3- compartment sink,door frame in between prep areas, wood panels next to furnace.recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 8/16/24.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFood handling

     In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed knifes stored in between 3- compartment sink and wall must remove and store properly.

     Official wording (code 43)

     In-use utensils: properly stored

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up from storage shelf liners,interior of fryer cabinet and legs.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must seal all cracks and crevices of door ways, windows and wood trim.must repair or replace damaged ceilings in rear prep area,hole in wall in toilet room.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must scrape chipping paint on walls near pit.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must elevate,remove or organize articles off of floor and away from walls in basement.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean food splatter and dust build up from walls throughout premises

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must clean debris build up from floor under,around,along wall bases.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no valid certified food managers certificate posted to view. Must provide and maintain.while tcs foods is being prepared,handled and served such as (beans & rice)must provide and maintain.(priority foundation 7-38-012)(citation issued)

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no food handlers training for new employee must provide and maintain.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

6. Jan 17, 2024 No Entry

   Complaint · No Entry

   No violations

7. Nov 28, 2023 No Entry

   Non-Inspection · No Entry

   No violations

8. Jan 26, 2023 Pass

   Complaint · Pass

   4 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • GeneralPests

     Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

     Inspector’s note: Observed the front door with a 1/4" gap at the bottom. Must repair to prevent pests entry point.

     Official wording (code 38)

     Insects, rodents, & animals not present

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing door handle on front 2- door glass reach in cooler.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Must defrost and clean inside of upright freezer to remove ice build up.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Floors need cleaning in the rear around cooking equipment to remove spills and debris.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Not all food employees had food-handler training.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to update employee's food handler certificate as required or citations will follow.

     Official wording (code 57)

     All food employees have food handler training

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Instructed manager to update allergen training certificate for city certified managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

9. May 10, 2022 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   10 general Show violations

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

     Official wording (code 37)

     Food properly labeled; original container

   • GeneralFood handling

     Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

     Official wording (code 39)

     Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

     Official wording (code 47)

     Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.

     Official wording (code 49)

     Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RECONNECT DRAINLINE PIPE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

     Official wording (code 51)

     Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.

     Official wording (code 53)

     Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL TILES UNDER FRONT HAND SINK AND LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOLE IN WALL OVER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BOTH VENTILATION HOODS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, OBSERVED LEAKING VENTILATION DUCT UNIT IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

     Inspector’s note: Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT BOTH AND HOOD AS WELL IN REAR PREP AREA.

     Official wording (code 56)

     Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

10. May 3, 2022 Fail

    License · Fail

    12 general Show violations

    • GeneralFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Observed steam table water temperature at 118.4f at this time. Steam table is not in use at this time.must have hot holding unit at 135.0f or above.held for inspection tag placed on unit unit repaired.must repair and maintain.(priority 7-38-005)

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t labeled or wasn’t in its original container.

      Inspector’s note: Must label food storage containers when food is not in original package.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralPests

      Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.

      Inspector’s note: Observed evidence of appx. 30 or more mice droppings inside of fryer cabinet,on floor near ladders,on articles on rolling cart,on top of a box of can fruit.also. Evidence of a dead mouse on glueboard under storage rack. Must remove droppings and dead mouse clean and sanitize areas. Recommended to have a pest control operator to service premises on or after 5/3/2022.(priority foundation 7-38-020(a)(citation issued)

      Official wording (code 38)

      Insects, rodents, & animals not present

    • GeneralFood handling

      Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a splash guard in between hand sink and drainboard at 3- compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 39)

      Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace missing door handle on front 2- door glass reach in cooler.

      Official wording (code 47)

      Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Equipment and surfaces were dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris from grill table,prep tables, rolling cart,fryer cabinets.must defrost reach in freezer.

      Official wording (code 49)

      Non-food/food contact surfaces clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace reconnect drainline pipe at mop sink in basement.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a self closing device on toilet room door that leads into prep area.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.

      Inspector’s note: Must provide a garbage can with lid in toilet room.

      Official wording (code 53)

      Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Must repair or replace loose wall tiles under front hand sink and lobby,loose wall base behind 2- compartment sink,hole in wall over hand sink in toilet room.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed both ventilation hoods not working properly, observed leaking ventilation duct unit in lobby.must repair or replace.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Must clean grease and food debris build up on filters at both and hood as well in rear prep area.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

11. Apr 27, 2022 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

12. Apr 13, 2022 Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations