SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO

87TH STREET JERK & SEAFOOD MARKET.

BEAT. 38/100

1710 W 87TH ST · AUBURN GRESHAM, CHICAGO

Last inspected July 16, 2025 · passed

Failed 4 of 8 inspections. 11 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
8
4 passed · 4 failed
VIOLATIONS
62
includes 11 critical
RECORDS COVER
3 YEARS
since May 2022

INSPECTION HISTORY

JUL 16
2025
PASSED
3 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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 NEEDED.

OCT 1
2024
PASSED
0 violations
SEP 25
2024
FAILED
7 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

CRITICALPest 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 DEAD RODENT.CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/25/24.

SEP 4
2024
FAILED
12 violations4 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALFood 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.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

CRITICALPest 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 EVIDENCE OF APPX. 15 OR MORE RAT DROPPINGS ON FLOOR IN BASEMENT NEAR REAR DOOR MIXED IN WITH DEBRIS AND DIRT.MUST REMOVE DROPPINGS CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. MUST HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 9/4/24.(PRIORITY 7-42-090)(CITATION ISSUED)

AUG 16
2024
FAILED
12 violations3 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

CRITICALDocumentation & 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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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 8/16/24.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORSanitation
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED

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

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

MUST SCRAPE CHIPPING PAINT ON WALLS NEAR PIT.

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINOROther
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

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JAN 26
2023
PASSED
6 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
CRITICALPest 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

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

MINORSanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

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

MINORDocumentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

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

MAY 10
2022
PASSED
10 violations
DETAILS
MINORFood 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.

MINORFood 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MAY 3
2022
FAILED
12 violations1 CRITICAL
DETAILS
MINORFood 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)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

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

CRITICALPest 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 MOUSE CLEAN AND SANITIZE AREAS. RECOMMENDED TO HAVE A PEST CONTROL OPERATOR TO SERVICE PREMISES ON OR AFTER 5/3/2022.(PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)(CITATION ISSUED)

MINORFood Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

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

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORPlumbing & Waste
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

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

MINORSanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

MUST PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH LID IN TOILET ROOM.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORSanitation
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.

MINORFacility 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.

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