Jerusalem Grill

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

1. May 14, 2026 Conditional

   Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions

   4 critical1 general2 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalManagement & training

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

     Inspector’s note: No person in charge on site during inspection. Instructed to have a person in charge on site at all times. Priority foundation violation. Person in charge arrived during inspection.

     Official wording (code 1)

     Person in charge present, demonstrates knowledge, and performs duties

   • CriticalManagement & training

     Staff weren’t trained on, or didn’t follow, the rules for reporting illness.

     Inspector’s note: No employee health policy on site. Instructed to provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-010. Citation issued. Employee printed employee health policy during inspection and instructed staff to sign policy.

     Official wording (code 3)

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

   • CriticalManagement & training

     No written plan or kit for cleaning up vomit or diarrhea.

     Inspector’s note: No vomit and diarrhea clean up kit and procedure on site. Must provide at all times. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 5)

     Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: No soap available at hand washing sink located in rear prep/dishwashing area. Must provide at all times for employees to wash hands. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-030(c). Citation issued. Soap was replenished during inspection.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed grease spills on floors behind cooking equipment at main prep line. Must clean and maintain.

     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: No certified food manager on site while tcs foods were being prepared and served(chicken, beef). Instructed to have a cfm on site at all times while tcs foods are being prepared and served. Priority foundation violation. 7-38-012. Citation issued. Person in charge arrived on site during inspection.

     Official wording (code 2)

     City of chicago food service sanitation certificate

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificates on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

2. May 14, 2025 Pass

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical1 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.113// observed interior of rear ice machine with a slight build up of brown substance. Instructed to remove ice and clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12// observed cutting boards at cooksline prep coolers and stored on drying racks with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding, sealing, or replacing and maintaining.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

3. May 12, 2025 Fail

   Canvass Re-Inspection · Fail

   2 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.113// observed interior of rear ice machine with a slight build up of brown substance. Instructed to remove ice and clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • CriticalRepeat violation

     A previously cited serious violation still wasn’t fixed.

     Inspector’s note: 8-404.13 (b:3) --observed previous priority foundation violations not corrected within specified time frame on the inspection report#2616913 dated 5/5/2025: (48) 4-302.14 - observed facility without a chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at 3 3-compartment sink. Person in charge provided qac test strips for chlorine sanitizer that is on site. Instructed person in charge that the violation is now classified as a priority item due to previous noncompliance. Must provide chlorine test strips for chlorine sanitizer or qac sanitizing solution to pair with qac test strips that are on site before re-inspection. Priority violation #7-42-090. Citation issued

     Official wording (code 59)

     Previous priority foundation violation corrected

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: 4-501.12// observed cutting boards at cooksline prep coolers and stored on drying racks with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding, sealing, or replacing and maintaining.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • PaperworkFood handling

     The inspection summary report wasn’t posted for the public.

     Inspector’s note: 8-304.11(a) --observed most recent inspection summary report not posted in facility. Summary posted from may 13, 2024 and november 19, 2024. Most recent inspection #2616913 was 5/5/25. Instructed to post most recent inspection summary report in plain view at all times. Operator provided with today's summary during inspection. Priority foundation violation 7-42-010(b). Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 61)

     Summary report displayed and visible to the public

4. May 5, 2025 Fail

   Canvass · Fail

   1 critical3 general Show violations

   • CriticalFood handling

     Surfaces that touch food weren’t cleaned and sanitized.

     Inspector’s note: Observed interior of rear ice machine with a slight build up of brown substance. Instructed to remove ice and clean, sanitize and maintain.

     Official wording (code 16)

     Food-contact surfaces: cleaned & sanitized

   • GeneralPests

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed pest control log-book with no service logs. Last recorded service was provided 8/12/2024. Instructed person in charge of all retail food establishments must maintain a log-book with the address of the business and service reports showing dates of inspection and shall be kept for twelve (12) months and include a copy of the pest control company’s illinois department of public health (idph) license number. Instructed to provide. Priority foundation violation #7-38-020(c). Citation issued

     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: Observed cutting boards at cooksline prep coolers and stored on drying racks with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to a smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding, sealing, or replacing and maintaining.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Dishwashing equipment wasn’t set up, maintained, or used correctly.

     Inspector’s note: Observed facility without a chemical test kit for chlorine sanitizer used at 3 3-compartment sink. Informed person in charge a test kit that accurately measures the concentration of sanitizing solution must be provided. Priority foundation violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

     Official wording (code 48)

     Warewashing facilities: installed, maintained & used; test strips

5. Nov 19, 2024 Pass

   License Re-Inspection · Pass

   1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations

   • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

     Hand sinks were missing, blocked, or not stocked with soap and towels.

     Inspector’s note: Must provide employee hand washing signage at all hand washing sinks throughout facility.

     Official wording (code 10)

     Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

     Inspector’s note: Observed torn gasket at chest freezer in kitchen. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 47)

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

   • GeneralFacility upkeep

     Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

     Inspector’s note: Observed two missing ceiling panels in rear storage room. Must repair.

     Official wording (code 55)

     Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

   • PaperworkManagement & training

     Required allergen training was missing.

     Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training certificate on site. Must provide allergen training for all certified food managers.

     Official wording (code 58)

     Allergen training as required

6. Nov 6, 2024 Not Ready

   License · Not Ready

   No violations