Pass

Jerky Jerk

7300 N Western Ave, Chicago, IL 60645

Restaurant ZIP 60645 Risk 1 (High)

Passed · as of Jul 28, 2025

Jerky Jerk was last inspected on July 28, 2025 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 3 violations.

Latest inspection

July 28, 2025 · License Re-Inspection

Pass

Result: Pass

2 general1 paperwork
  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

    Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink floor drain is draining slowly. Instructed manager said floor drain must drain quickly.

    Official wording (code 51)

    Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

  • GeneralFacility upkeep

    Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

    Inspector’s note: Observed food/grease build up on ventilation hood and filters. Instructed manager must clean ventilation hood and filters.

    Official wording (code 56)

    Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

  • PaperworkManagement & training

    Required allergen training was missing.

    Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate for food manager. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificate.

    Official wording (code 58)

    Allergen training as required

Inspection history

2 inspections on record

  1. Fail

    License · Fail

    1 critical2 general1 paperwork Show violations
    • CriticalFood temperature

      Not enough equipment, or the wrong method, to cool and hold food at safe temperatures.

      Inspector’s note: Prep area stand up cooler not maintained, ambient air temperature at 54.1 f. Instructed manager must repair said cooler, ambient air temperature must be 41.0 f or below. Priority violation 7-38-005.

      Official wording (code 33)

      Proper cooling methods used; adequate equipment for temperature control

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Plumbing problems, or missing protection against backflow.

      Inspector’s note: 3-compartment sink floor drain is draining slowly. Instructed manager said floor drain must drain quickly.

      Official wording (code 51)

      Plumbing installed; proper backflow devices

    • GeneralFacility upkeep

      Ventilation or lighting was inadequate.

      Inspector’s note: Observed food/grease build up on ventilation hood and filters. Instructed manager must clean ventilatin hood and filters.

      Official wording (code 56)

      Adequate ventilation & lighting; designated areas used

    • PaperworkManagement & training

      Required allergen training was missing.

      Inspector’s note: No food allergen training certificate for food manager. Instructed all city of chicago certified food managers must have food allergen training certificate.

      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 15 months ago. Always confirm with the official record.