Jersey Mikes
4359 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago, IL 60641
Restaurant ZIP 60641 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Mar 23, 2026
Jersey Mikes was last inspected on March 23, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
March 23, 2026 · Canvass
Result: Pass
1 paperwork-
PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Sanitation manager with no allergen training.must provide.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
Inspection history
7 inspections on record
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
No one in charge was present who knew the food-safety rules.
Inspector’s note: Observed person-in-charge without city of chicago certified manager training or original certificate on-site. Instructed to maintain at least one person-in-charge with city of chicago certified food manager training and original certificate on-site at all times. Priority foundation violation.
Official wording (code 1)
Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties
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GeneralFood handling
Single-use items weren’t stored or used properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard boxes used to store uncut tomatoes and other vegetables stored directly beneath open ceiling tiles above the walk-in cooler in the rear storage area. Instructed to relocate cardboard boxes from beneath source of contamination of dust and maintain.
Official wording (code 45)
Single-use/single-service articles: properly stored & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed nonfood-contact surfaces of paper towel dispenser at the front prep area handwashing sink (next to grill) to be heavily-soiled with grease and food debris. Instructed to clean paper towel dispenser at adequate frequency to prevent build up of grease, food or other soils and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food employee with city of chicago certified manager training or original training on-site while facility is preparing and handling tcs food items (deli meat, cut vegetables) at time of inspection. Instructed to maintain at least one food employee with city of chicago certified manager training and original certificate on-site at all times of food operations. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012 citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
2 general3 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed accumulated food debris on the floor in the front prep area. Instrcuted the person in charge to clean floor and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.
Inspector’s note: Observed multiple food employee personal items stored in rear prep area. Instructed the person in charge to provide orderly storage area for employees clothing and other possessions and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
No manager on duty held a City of Chicago food sanitation certificate.
Inspector’s note: Observed no certified food manager on the premises while tcs foods (tuna, chicken, steak, etc.) are prepared and served. Instructed the person in charge to have a certified food manager present at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation 7-38-012. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 2)
City of chicago food service sanitation certificate
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no food handler certificates onsite at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to comply with idph food handler requirements.
Official wording (code 57)
All food employees have food handler training
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen awareness training certificates onsite at the time of inspection. Instructed the person in charge to ensure all city of chicago food service manager certificate holders obtain allergen awareness training and keep certificate onsite at all times.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Conditional
Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions
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CriticalManagement & training
No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.
Inspector’s note: Observed no clean up supplies on the premises to respond to a vomit or diarrheal event. Management instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation 7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 5)
Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #2564933 on 10/6/22 not corrected: 58 - allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site. Priority foundation violation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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PaperworkFood handling
The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.
Inspector’s note: No inspection report summary was posted on the premises. Management was given a copy of today's inspection report summary and was instructed to post it in view of all customers. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 61)
Summary report displayed and visible to the public
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Pass
License Re-Inspection · Pass
1 paperwork Show violations
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate. Instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Fail
License · Fail
2 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
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CriticalManagement & training
Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.
Inspector’s note: Observed no written employee health policy on the premises. Management instructed to provide a signed employee health policy for each employee. Priority foundation violation 7-38-010.
Official wording (code 3)
Management, food employee and conditional employee; knowledge, responsibilities and reporting
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CriticalFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing food guards at front counters where open food display will be exposed to the consumers.food on display must be protected from contamination by the use of food guards and maintained at all times.priority violation 7-38-005.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed excessive construction building debris materials in rear exterior garbage dumpster enclosure area.instructed to remove and better maintain due to potential pest harborage.
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed missing grout on floors throughout the dining areas and washrooms.instructed to provide grout on mentioned areas and maintain.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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PaperworkManagement & training
Required allergen training was missing.
Inspector’s note: Allergen training is required for all employees that have a city of chicago food sanitation certificate.instructed to complete training and keep certificate on site.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 7 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.