APR 3
2026
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
SANITARY INSPECTION RECORD — CITY OF CHICAGO
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JEFFERSON PARK GRILL, INC.
EAT. 89/100
5364 W GALE ST · JEFFERSON PARK, CHICAGO
Last inspected April 3, 2026 · passed
Passed all 16 inspections, but 3 critical violations on file.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTIONS
16
13 passed · 3 w/ conditions
VIOLATIONS
32
includes 3 critical
RECORDS COVER
13 YEARS
since Jul 2012
INSPECTION HISTORY
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE WORN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST WITH HEAVY FROST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 102025PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAR 10
2025
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD USED AS SPLASH GUARD TO THE RIGHT OF MOP/SERVICE SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT SHELVES CONTAINING DRY STORAGE, INCLUDING WHOLE RAW ONIONS. REMOVE ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS FROM SHELVES ADJACENT TO MOP/SERVICE SINK AND OR INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD OF ADEQUATE HEIGHT TO PROTECT ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION ON SHELVES ADJACENT TO MOP/SERVICE SINK.
JUL 302024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 30
2024
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
AUG 112023PASS W/ CONDITIONS3 violationsDETAILS
AUG 11
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
3 violationsDETAILS
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU LINKING STATEMENT TO REMINDER STATEMENT AND ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, AND COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ADDED TO MENU BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN
OBSERVED CLUTTERED CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.
AUG 152022PASSED1 violationDETAILS
AUG 15
2022
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.
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JUL 272020PASS W/ CONDITIONS4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
JUL 27
2020
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
4 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN REQUIRED PROCEDURE/PLAN AND APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. (NECESSARY ITEMS AT A MINIMUM: GLOVES, FACE MASKS, DISPOSABLE MOPS AND APPROPRIATE SANITIZER/SPRAY EFFECTIVE AGAINST NOROVIRUS)AS OUTLINED IN POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005,NO CITATION ISSUED.
WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
OBSERVED ALUMINUM FOIL USED AS LINERS ON SHELF ABOVE THE COOKING STOVE.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALUMINUM FOIL LINERS AND MAINTAIN SHELF TO SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE.
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.
MAY 292019PASS W/ CONDITIONS8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MAY 29
2019
PASS W/ CONDITIONS
8 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING
FOUND NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY/TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS
FOUND NO PROCEDURE/PLAN FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN APPROPRIATE SUPPLIES OR KIT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY LABEL AND DATE READY TO EAT TCS FOODS HELD OVER 24 HOURS INSIDE COOLERS. MUST IDENTIFY PRODUCT SHELF LIFE OR "CONSUME BY" DATING (7 DAYS FROM PREPARATION DATE). PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD
FOUND NO CONSUMER ADVISORY OR DISCLOSURE POSTED AND ON MENUS FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER
FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED, IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.
FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED
INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES, NO MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES
BACKFLOW PREVENTER DEVICE NOT LOCATED BEHIND ICE MACHINE/BEVERAGE DISPENSER MACHINE. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL SO THAT IT CAN BE LOCATED TO BE SERVICED AND MAINTAINED.
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED
FOUND NO APPROVED ALLERGEN TRAINING IN ACCORDANCE WITH PA 100-0367 ON SITE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING.
OCT 112017PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
OCT 11
2017
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE GROCERY BAGS FOR FOOD STORAGE INSIDE REACH-IN FREEZER. MUST USE FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.
DEC 82016PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2016
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
Observed dirt and grease accumulation on the floor under and behind the cooking equipment. Instructed facility to clean and maintain.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
Observed the ceiling beam in the dining room to have damaged and peeling paint. Instructed facility to repair and maintain smooth and easily cleanable.
MAY 52016PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 5
2016
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET
No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.
DEC 82014PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
DEC 8
2014
PASSED
3 violationsDETAILS
FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED
CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN. MUST POST IN PUBLIC VIEW.
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT EQUIPMENT UTENSILS CLEAN, FREE OF ABRASIVE DETERGENTS
OBSERVED SLIGHT PINK BUILD UP AROUND ICE CHUTE AT SODA MACHINE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN ICE CHUTE.
REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS
DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER LOW ON BATTERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BATTERY FOR THERMOMETER.
MAY 12014PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
MAY 1
2014
PASSED
2 violationsDETAILS
FLOORS: CONSTRUCTED PER CODE, CLEANED, GOOD REPAIR, COVING INSTALLED, DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS USED
OBSERVED FOOD/DIRT BUILD UP ON FLOOR BEHIND CHEST FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOOR.
WALLS, CEILINGS, ATTACHED EQUIPMENT CONSTRUCTED PER CODE: GOOD REPAIR, SURFACES CLEAN AND DUST-LESS CLEANING METHODS
CEILING PAINT PEELING ABOVE DINING ROOM TABLES (ADJACENT TO PILLAR). INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT.
MAY 152013PASSED1 violationDETAILS
MAY 15
2013
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
FOOD AND NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED AND MAINTAINED
NOTED MILK CRATES USED AS STORAGE SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE RAISED STORAGE SHELVES 6" OFF THE FLOOR FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.
JUL 182012PASSED1 violationDETAILS
JUL 18
2012
PASSED
1 violationDETAILS
TOILET ROOM DOORS SELF CLOSING: DRESSING ROOMS WITH LOCKERS PROVIDED: COMPLETE SEPARATION FROM LIVING/SLEEPING QUARTERS
Bathroom door had no self closing mechanism, must provide self closing mechanism to bathroom door.
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