APR 15
2026
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JAMGRILL.
BEAT. 32/100
5241 W CHICAGO AVE · HUMBOLDT PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 15, 2026 · passed
Failed 2 of 5 inspections. 10 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
5
1 passed · 2 w/ conditions · 2 failed
VIOLATIONS
39
includes 10 critical
RECORDS COVER
1 YEAR
since Mar 2025
INSPECTION HISTORY
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
4-501.12 --- OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
2-102.13 --- OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
2-102.13---OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
APR 22026FAILED11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 2
2026
FAILED
11 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED A SLIGHT DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ENCRUSTED ON THE INTERIOR OF THE ICE MAKER.MUST REMOVE DEBRIS, DETAIL CLEAN INSIDE ICE MACHINE/HAVE SERVICED AND MAINTAIN ICE MACHINE AT ALL TIMES.
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
OBSERVED PACKAGED DESSERTS NOT PROPERLY LABELED IN THE PREP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO LABEL ALL DESSERTS WITH COMMON NAME, NAME OF MANUFACTURER AND ADDRESS, INGREDIENTS, NET CONTENTS, ETC.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE.WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE STORED IN A CLEAN CONTAINER WITH SANITIZING SOLUTION IN PREP AREA.
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED ICE SCOOP STORED ON ICE INSIDE ICE MAKER.INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE IN A CLEAN SEPARATE CONTAINER TO PREVENT CONTAMINATION AND MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED STAINED CUTTING BOARDS IN THE KITCHEN PREP AREA.INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE OR REPLACE THE CUTTING BOARDS AND MAINTAIN.
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED OUTSIDE GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH OVERFLOWING TRASH LIDS PREVENTING PROPER LID CLOSURE.INSTRUCTED TO INCREASE SERVICE PICK-UP OR PROVIDE LARGER GARBAGE DUMPSTER MUST BE ABLE TO CLOSE AND REMAIN TIGH FITTING IN ORDER TO PREVENT RODENT HARBORAGE AND MAINTAIN.PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B), CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED FOOD DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON THE FLOORS AND SURFACES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN UNDER ALL SHELVING UNITS, INTERIOR OF THE REAR PREP/DISHWASHING AREA, AROUND PREP TABLES AND ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE SPILLS, FOOD DEBRIS, AND DIRT BUILDUP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
ALL UNUSED CONSTRUCTION MATERIAL/JUNKED MATERIALS STORED PILED OUTSIDE IN THE REAR MUST BE REMOVED FROM THE PREMISES DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE AND BETTER MAINTAIN.
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED
OBSERVED MISSING FILTERS ABOVE THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD SYSTEM.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT THE ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING.
MAY 152025PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 15
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMAILL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK/REAR DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
APR 282025PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
APR 28
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
6 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMAILL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK/REAR DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY/UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FRONT CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISCARD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN A BUCKET OF WATER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
MAR 62025FAILED15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MAR 6
2025
FAILED
15 violations5 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
OBSERVED NO VERIFIABLE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. LEFT TEMPLATE AND INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN COPIES OF VERIFIABLE HEALTH POLICY SIGNED BY ALL EMPLOYEES ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO SOAP AT THE HANDSINKS IN PREP AREA, FRONT LINE SERVING AREA AND PUBLIC WASHROOM AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED.
ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE
OBSERVED NO PAPER TOWELS AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE DISHAWASHING AREA, FRONT LINE SERVING AREA AND PUBLIC WASHROOM AREA AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION #7-38-030(C). NO CITATION ISSUED COMBINED WITH ABOVE.
FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED
OBSERVED INTERIOR OF ICE MACHINE AND SURROUNDING SURFACE SOILED WITH DIRTY PINK SUBSTANCE. INSTRUCTED TO DISPOSE OF ICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ICE MACHINE AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL
OBSERVED IMPROPER TEMPERATURE OF 2 DOOR COOLER UNIT AT 70.2F IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN PROPER TEMPERATURE OF 41.0F AND BELOW. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED."
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED SMAILL OPENING AT THE BOTTOM OF THE BACK/REAR DOOR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT
OBSERVED NO IDPH LICENSE NUMBER AVAILABLE FOR VERIFICATION FOR PEST CONTROL AND PEST CONTROL LOG BOOK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE. LOGBOOK SHALL BE AVAILABLE UPON INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(C) CITATION ISSUED
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
NO SPLASH GUARD IN FRONT EXPOSED HAND SINK AND HANDWASHING SINK BY THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. MUST INSTALL A WASHABLE SPLASHGUARD. MISSING ICE BIN COVERS AT FRONT BAR ICE BINS. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ICE BIN COVERS
IN-USE UTENSILS: PROPERLY STORED
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF ICE SCOOP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY BETWEEN USAGE.
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS
FOUND THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK NOT MAINTAINED; SINK IS LEAKING WHEN WATER FROM ONE COMPARTMENT IS DRAINED. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT TO GET DRAINAGE SYSTEM SERVICED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.NO CITATION ISSUED.
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, COOLERS, SHELVING UNITS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
FOUND AN ACCUMULATION DIRT AND OLD FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR AND CORNERS IN PREP AREA. MUST DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED UNNECESSARY/UNUSED ITEMS IN THE FRONT CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE/DISCARD.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED IMPROPER STORAGE OF MOP IN A BUCKET OF WATER IN THE DISHWASHING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO STORE PROPERLY.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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