Pass

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

Pass

Result: Pass

No violations

No violations were recorded at this inspection.

Inspection history

6 inspections on record

  1. Pass

    Canvass Re-Inspection · Pass

    No violations

  2. Closed

    Canvass · Out of Business

    The inspector found this business closed.

    No violations

  3. Fail

    Canvass · Fail

    1 critical2 general Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  4. Pass

    License · Pass

    7 general2 paperwork Show violations
    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

    • 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

  5. Not Ready

    License · Not Ready

    No violations

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