Chicago
38
BEAT

87th Street Jerk & Seafood Market

1710 W 87th St, Chicago, IL 60620 · Auburn Gresham · Restaurant · High risk
BEAT
38/100

Troubled record — failed 4 of 8 inspections for pest activity, documentation & training

Inspections
8
4 passed
Last Inspected
2025-07-16
Pass Rate
50%
4 failures
Score
38/100
BEAT
Passed most recent inspection (2025-07-16)
Failed 4 inspections (2024, 2024, 2024...)
Pest Activity issues found across 7 inspections
Documentation & Training issues found across 5 inspections
Issues were corrected on re-inspection
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Sanitation minor 35×
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Pest Activity critical
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Food Storage & Handling minor
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Documentation & Training critical
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Food Temperature critical
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Other minor
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Plumbing & Waste minor
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Facility Condition minor
2025-07-16 Pass Canvass
CRITICAL 3
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A 1/4 INCH OPENING AT THE BOTTOM RIGHT SIDE OF THE BASEMENT EXIT DOOR; INSTRUCTED TO SEAL OPENING IN DOOR TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM OF THE FRYERS ADN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF THE FRYERS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT IN KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN BASEMENT AREA AND REMOVE SMALL PUDDLE OF STANDING WATER FROM BASEMENT FLOOR. INSTRUCTED TO WIPE DOWN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND EQUIPMENT WHERE N...

2024-10-01 Pass Canvass Re-Inspection

No violations found.

2024-09-25 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 7
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: : 3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

: 4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE SHELF LINERS,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND LEGS,COOLERS,LIGHT SHIELDS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: : 6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OF DOOR WAYS, WINDOWS AND WOOD TRIM.REMOVE EXCESS CAULK FROM WALL IN TOILET ROOM.MUST CLEAN DUST BUILD UP FROM VENTILATION VENTS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

: 6-201.11 Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Inspector Comments: 6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR PIT

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF 9 LIVE ROACHES IN STEAM TABLE, ON BRICKS OF BOTH HOT WATER TANKS, IN FLOOR JOIST IN CEILING IN BASEMENT.ALSO EVIDENCE OF 5- RAT DROPPINGS AND DEAD RODENT ON FLOOR BEHIND HOT WATER TANK IN BASEMENT. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND...

2024-09-04 Fail Canvass Re-Inspection
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Food Temperature

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY NOR A VALID FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW WHILE FOODS ARE STORED ON HOT HOLDING UNITS SUCH AS (BEANS, RICE,JERK CHICKEN)MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES FOOD IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED.(PRIO...

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

3-302.12 : MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED A GAP ALONG UPPER LEFT SIDE OF BASEMENT DOOR MUST MAKE DOOR TIGHT FITTING TO PREVENT RODENT ENTRY.

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

3-304.12 : OBSERVED KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

4-601.11(C) : MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE SHELF LINERS,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND LEGS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.13 : MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OF DOOR WAYS, WINDOWS AND WOOD TRIM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.16 : MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR PIT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-201.11 : MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.13 : MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13 : OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

critical Pest Activity

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2600313 8/16/24 NOT CORRECTED STILL OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACKS AT WINDOW SILLS OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK, CRAWLING ON FLOOR THROUGHOUT BASEMENT.ALSO EVIDENC...

2024-08-16 Fail Canvass
CRITICAL 12
critical Documentation & Training

PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

PIC DOESN'T HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)

critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO VALID CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS CERTIFICATE POSTED TO VIEW. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.WHILE TCS FOODS IS BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (BEANS & RICE)MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 12 OR MORE LIVE ROACHES CRAWLING IN CRACKS AT WINDOW SILL OVER 3- COMPARTMENT SINK,DOOR FRAME IN BETWEEN PREP AREAS, WOOD PANELS NEXT TO FURNACE.RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 8/...

minor Sanitation

IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

OBSERVED KNIFES STORED IN BETWEEN 3- COMPARTMENT SINK AND WALL MUST REMOVE AND STORE PROPERLY.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM STORAGE SHELF LINERS,INTERIOR OF FRYER CABINET AND LEGS.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SEAL ALL CRACKS AND CREVICES OF DOOR WAYS, WINDOWS AND WOOD TRIM.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE DAMAGED CEILINGS IN REAR PREP AREA,HOLE IN WALL IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR PIT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST ELEVATE,REMOVE OR ORGANIZE ARTICLES OFF OF FLOOR AND AWAY FROM WALLS IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN FOOD SPLATTER AND DUST BUILD UP FROM WALLS THROUGHOUT PREMISES

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM FLOOR UNDER,AROUND,ALONG WALL BASES.

minor Other

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS TRAINING FOR NEW EMPLOYEE MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

2023-01-26 Pass Complaint
CRITICAL 6
critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED THE FRONT DOOR WITH A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR TO PREVENT PESTS ENTRY POINT.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST DEFROST AND CLEAN INSIDE OF UPRIGHT FREEZER TO REMOVE ICE BUILD UP.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FLOORS NEED CLEANING IN THE REAR AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.

minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE EMPLOYEE'S FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED OR CITATIONS WILL FOLLOW.

minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO UPDATE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE FOR CITY CERTIFIED MANAGERS.

2022-05-10 Pass License Re-Inspection
10
minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

Violation Codes: 3-302.12 Inspector Comments: MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

Violation Codes: 3-307.11 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

Violation Codes: 4-501.11 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

Violation Codes: 4-601.11(C) Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

Violation Codes: 5-205.15 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RECONNECT DRAINLINE PIPE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 6-501.19 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

Violation Codes: 5-501.17 Inspector Comments: MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

Violation Codes: 6-201.13 Inspector Comments: MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL TILES UNDER FRONT HAND SINK AND LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOLE IN WALL OVER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Violation Codes: 4-301.14 Inspector Comments: OBSERVED BOTH VENTILATION HOODS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, OBSERVED LEAKING VENTILATION DUCT UNIT IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

Inspector Comments: MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT BOTH AND HOOD AS WELL IN REAR PREP AREA.

2022-05-03 Fail License
CRITICAL 12
minor Food Temperature

PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL

OBSERVED STEAM TABLE WATER TEMPERATURE AT 118.4F AT THIS TIME. STEAM TABLE IS NOT IN USE AT THIS TIME.MUST HAVE HOT HOLDING UNIT AT 135.0F OR ABOVE.HELD FOR INSPECTION TAG PLACED ON UNIT UNIT REPAIRED.MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.(PRIORITY 7-38-005)

minor Food Storage & Handling

FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

MUST LABEL FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WHEN FOOD IS NOT IN ORIGINAL PACKAGE.

critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF APPX. 30 OR MORE MICE DROPPINGS INSIDE OF FRYER CABINET,ON FLOOR NEAR LADDERS,ON ARTICLES ON ROLLING CART,ON TOP OF A BOX OF CAN FRUIT.ALSO. EVIDENCE OF A DEAD MOUSE ON GLUEBOARD UNDER STORAGE RACK. MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS AND DEAD...

minor Food Storage & Handling

CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

MUST PROVIDE A SPLASH GUARD IN BETWEEN HAND SINK AND DRAINBOARD AT 3- COMPARTMENT SINK.

minor Sanitation

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING DOOR HANDLE ON FRONT 2- DOOR GLASS REACH IN COOLER.

minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS FROM GRILL TABLE,PREP TABLES, ROLLING CART,FRYER CABINETS.MUST DEFROST REACH IN FREEZER.

minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE RECONNECT DRAINLINE PIPE AT MOP SINK IN BASEMENT.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON TOILET ROOM DOOR THAT LEADS INTO PREP AREA.

minor Sanitation

TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE LOOSE WALL TILES UNDER FRONT HAND SINK AND LOBBY,LOOSE WALL BASE BEHIND 2- COMPARTMENT SINK,HOLE IN WALL OVER HAND SINK IN TOILET ROOM.

minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BOTH VENTILATION HOODS NOT WORKING PROPERLY, OBSERVED LEAKING VENTILATION DUCT UNIT IN LOBBY.MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE.

minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

MUST CLEAN GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP ON FILTERS AT BOTH AND HOOD AS WELL IN REAR PREP AREA.

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