Jerk 48
548 E 67th St, Chicago, IL 60637
Restaurant ZIP 60637 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Jul 1, 2026
Jerk 48 was last inspected on July 1, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found no violations.
Latest inspection
July 1, 2026 · Recent Inspection
Result: Pass
No violationsNo violations were recorded at this inspection.
Inspection history
6 inspections on record
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Pass
Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass
No violations
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Closed
Canvass · Out of Business
The inspector found this business closed.
No violations
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Fail
Canvass · Fail
1 critical2 general Show violations
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CriticalFood temperature
Cold food was held above a safe temperature.
Inspector’s note: Noted improper internal temperatures of the following time/temperature control for safety food items inside the walk-in cooler. Improper: beans 50.0 f to 55.5 f. Manager immediately and voluntarily disposed of 30 lbs of beans worth $50.00 through the denaturing process. Priority violation #7-38-005. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 22)
Proper cold holding temperatures
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GeneralFood handling
Food wasn’t protected from contamination during prep, storage, or display.
Inspector’s note: Observed food containers stored on the floor in the walk-in cooler.while stored by elevating at least six inches from the floor on raised shelving units.
Official wording (code 39)
Contamination prevented during food preparation, storage & display
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GeneralRepeat violation
A previously cited basic violation still wasn’t fixed.
Inspector’s note: Previous core violation from report #262106 on 8/12/25 were not corrected:56-observed no mechanical ventilation fan inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide mechanical ventilation inside washroom and maintain. 58-observed no valid allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training. Priority foundation 7-42-090. Citation issued.
Official wording (code 60)
Previous core violation corrected
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Pass
License · Pass
7 general2 paperwork Show violations
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Observed rear screen door not insect proofed. Instructed manager to provide 16-mesh screen to prevent insect entry.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment and surfaces were dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed debris and spills on interior and exterior surfaces of cooking equipment, prep tables, shelving unit, holding units, rolling carts, coolers, freezers. Instructed manager to clean and maintain.
Official wording (code 49)
Non-food/food contact surfaces clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.
Inspector’s note: Observed leaking drainpipe under rear hand washing sink and leaking faucet on 3-compartment sink. Instructed manager to repair all leaks on sinks and maintain.
Official wording (code 51)
Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Toilet rooms weren’t built, stocked, or cleaned properly.
Inspector’s note: Observed no covered receptacle inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide covered receptacle inside washroom and maintain.
Official wording (code 53)
Toilet facilities: properly constructed, supplied, & cleaned
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed soiled mop head stored on floor. Instructed manager to properly hang mop heads to prevent insect breeding.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Observed spills and debris inside floor drains, floor vents, on floor under all equipment, along walls and in all corners in prep and storage areas. Instructed manager to clean 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 no mechanical ventilation fan inside washroom. Instructed manager to provide mechanical ventilation inside washroom and maintain.
Official wording (code 56)
Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used
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PaperworkManagement & training
Not all food employees had food-handler training.
Inspector’s note: Observed no valid food handler training available. Instructed manager to provide valid food handler training for all employees.
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 valid allergen training for certified managers. All certified managers must provide valid allergen training.
Official wording (code 58)
Allergen training as required
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Not Ready
License · Not Ready
No violations
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