Jerk Taco Man
7723 S State St, Chicago, IL 60619
Restaurant ZIP 60619 Risk 1 (High)
Passed · as of Oct 20, 2026
Jerk Taco Man was last inspected on October 20, 2026 with a result of “Pass”. Inspectors found 1 violation.
Latest inspection
October 20, 2026 · Short Form Complaint
Result: Pass
1 general-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114//noted rear enclosed outdoor area with scrap materials and equipment instructed to remove.
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
Inspection history
5 inspections on record
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Pass
Complaint Re-Inspection · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards in kitchen with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted approx. 10 crates of used charcoal on ground near dumpster. Instructed to remove
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted rear clutter in enclosed outdoor area with scrap materials and equipment instructed to remove. Also noted 2 door cooler and ice machine in prep area not in use. Instructed to repair, replace or remove all unused large equipment from business
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
Short Form Complaint · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: 4-501.12//noted cutting boards in kitchen with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: 5-501.12//noted approx. 10 crates of used charcoal on ground near dumpster. Instructed to remove
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: 6-501.114//noted rear clutter in enclosed outdoor area with scrap materials and equipment instructed to remove. Also noted 2 door cooler and ice machine in prep area not in use. Instructed to repair, replace or remove all unused large equipment from business
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Fail
Short Form Complaint · Fail
5 general 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 evidence of rodent activity on the premises. Observed approximately 50 mouse droppings on the floor in southwest corner of kitchen, along south wall in kitchen, on top of box stored in southeast dry storage room and on desk in northwest office. Instructed to remove, sanitize and maintain all affected areas. Additional pest control service is needed to eliminate the pest activity. Priority foundation #7-38-020(a). Citation issued.
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralPests
Insects, rodents, or animals were present, or the building wasn’t sealed against them.
Inspector’s note: Noted 1 dead small rodent and several flying insects on trap in northeast storage area and flying insects on traps throughout storage and prep areas. Instructed to remove
Official wording (code 38)
Insects, rodents, & animals not present
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards in kitchen with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted approx. 10 crates of used charcoal on ground near dumpster. Instructed to remove
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted rear clutter in enclosed outdoor area with scrap materials and equipment instructed to remove. Also noted 2 door cooler and ice machine in prep area not in use. Instructed to repair, replace or remove all unused large equipment from business
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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Pass
License · Pass
3 general Show violations
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Equipment or surfaces were in poor repair or made of material that can’t be cleaned.
Inspector’s note: Noted cutting boards in kitchen with deep cuts and stains. Instructed to restore to smooth and easy to clean surface by sanding and resealing or replace and maintain
Official wording (code 47)
Food & non-food contact surfaces cleanable, properly designed, constructed & used
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GeneralFacility upkeep
Garbage wasn’t handled or stored properly.
Inspector’s note: Noted approx. 10 crates of used charcoal on ground near dumpster. Instructed to remove
Official wording (code 54)
Garbage & refuse properly disposed; facilities maintained
-
GeneralFacility upkeep
Floors, walls, or ceilings were damaged or dirty.
Inspector’s note: Noted rear clutter in enclosed outdoor area with scrap materials and equipment instructed to remove. Also noted 2 door cooler and ice machine in prep area not in use. Instructed to repair, replace or remove all unused large equipment from business
Official wording (code 55)
Physical facilities installed, maintained & clean
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