Pass

Rude Boys Roadside Jerk Smokehouse

5223 W North Ave, Chicago, IL 60639

Restaurant ZIP 60639 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of May 11, 2026

Rude Boys Roadside Jerk Smokehouse was last inspected on May 11, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.

Latest inspection

May 11, 2026 · Canvass Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

1 general
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

    Inspector’s note: 6-201.11 observed broken/damaged flooring throughout main prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

    Official wording (code 55)

    Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

Inspection history

3 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    2 critical5 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalHygiene & sanitation

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no paper towel on premises at all handsinks and no hand dryer available. Instructed to provide and maintain. Priority foundation violation. #7-38-030(c). Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 10)

      Adequate handwashing sinks properly supplied and accessible

    • CriticalFood temperature

      Cold food was held above a safe temperature.

      Inspector’s note: Noted internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the food display cooler to be improper: rice and beans at 52.1f, and cooked cabbage at 59f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 7 lbs of products worth $80.00 through denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.

      Official wording (code 22)

      Proper cold holding temperatures

    • GeneralFood handling

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed food stored in containers in all the coolers, proper labeling of name. Instructed to person in charge to provide a label reflecting the food item's name when food has been remove from its original packaging.

      Official wording (code 37)

      Food properly labeled; original container

    • GeneralFood handling

      In-use utensils weren’t stored properly.

      Inspector’s note: Observed knives previously used stored on prep table, utensils stored in unused hot hold unit basins, etc instrutced to properly store utensils in between uses.

      Official wording (code 43)

      In-use utensils: properly stored

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed cardboard on floors throughout entire prep area. Instructed to remove and provide slip proof mats that are smooth and easily cleanable.

      Official wording (code 47)

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

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers on-site for manual warewashing. Must provide sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.

      Inspector’s note: Observed broken/damaged flooring throughout main prep area. Instructed to repair and maintain.

      Official wording (code 55)

      Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certifed food manager. Obtain allergen training and maintain for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

  2. Conditional

    License · Pass w/ Conditions

    1 critical1 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalManagement & training

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

      Inspector’s note: Observed no bodily fluid clean up kit. Policy printed on site. No citation issued.

      Official wording (code 5)

      Procedures for responding to vomiting and diarrheal events

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no sink stoppers on site. Must provide sink stoppers for 3 compartment sink.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: Observed no allergen training for certifed food manager. Obtain allergen training and maintain for all certified food managers.

      Official wording (code 58)

      Allergen training as required

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Source: Chicago Department of Public Health (CDPH) open data, refreshed hourly. Last inspection 6 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.