JERK 48.
548 E 67TH ST · WOODLAWN, CHICAGO
Failed 6 of 16 inspections. 18 critical violations on the cumulative record. Pattern of issues, not a one-off.
THE NUMBERS
INSPECTION HISTORY
AUG 122025PASSED7 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
AUG 52025FAILED10 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, INSIDE BOXES, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT, INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DISPLAY COOLER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTRMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED FOOD HANLDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 282025PASSED5 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
MAY 212025FAILED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, NEAR ELECTICAL OUTLETS, ROUTER, PRINTER EQUIPMENT, INSIE BASE OF DISPLAY COOLER, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.
FEB 42025PASSED2 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED A HOLE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE THE SMALL PREP TABLE IS LOCATED; SEAL HOLE.
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JAN 232025FAILED3 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BOTTOM OF SMALL PREP TABLE AT THE END OF THE COOKING LINE, UNDER GRILL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER, UNDER THE 1 COMP SINK ON TOP OF THE BAIT BOX, ON TOP OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
OBSERVED A HOLE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE THE SMALL PREP TABLE IS LOCATED; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR; SEAL HOLE.
OCT 32024PASSED1 violationDETAILS
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS.
OCT 72022PASSED4 violationsDETAILS
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREA OF THE DEEP FRYER TO REMOVE GREASE OBSERVED.
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH A COVER FOR FEMININE PRODUCT DISPOSAL.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FLOOR IN CORNER AREA BY FRONT SERVING COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE CEILING VENT BETWEEN VENT SYSTEM AND DUST ON CEILING IN FRONT COUNTER AREA.
FOUND NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM; MUST INSTALL A VENTILATION FAN IN WASHROOM.
JUL 142022PASSED5 violations1 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXTERIOR DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS (IF KEPT OPEN).
OBSERVED THE HAND SINK IN THE REAR PREP AREA WITH A LEAK AT THE BOTTOM PIPE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE THE SMOKER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED THE FLOOR DAMAGED UNDERNEATH THE GRILL DUE TO FIRE. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
MAR 92022PASS W/ CONDITIONS6 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
PIC HAS NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANITATION CERTIFICATE AS REQUIRED.
NO VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY/SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING HANDLED, PREPARED AND SERVED SUCH AS CHICKEN, SHRIMPS AND STEAK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN CITY SANITATION CERTIFCATE POSTED AND PERSONAL ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.
OBSERVED THE WEATHER STRIP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS, AROUND HEAVY EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
OBSERVED DIRTY CEILING VENT COVERS ABOVE THE SMOKER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE SMOKER.
APR 272021PASS W/ CONDITIONS7 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
FOUND A PROCEDURE BUT NO SUPPLIES ON HAND IN THE EVENT OF VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN THE NECESSARY SUPPLIES ON HAND AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.
OBSERVED A 1 INCH OPENING AT BOTTOM OF REAR EXIT DOOR; MUST SEAL OPENING TO AVOID POSSIBLE RODENT ENTRY.
OBSERVED TWO HANDLES AT TWO REFRIGERATION DOORS IN POOR REPAIR; REPAIR OR REPLACE HANDLES TO REFRIGERATION DOORS.
CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING EQUIPMENT: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF FRYERS, GRILL, SMOKER. INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS, UNDERNEATH THE GRILL, REFRIGERATION UNITS AND FREEZERS, BOTTOMS OF PREP TABLES ETC.
OBSERVED THE FAUCET NECK AT THE FRONT EXPOSED HANDSINK LEAKING; REPAIR LEAK AT FAUCET NECK.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT, CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT SHIELDS WHERE NEEDED INCLUDING VENTILATION FAN ON WASHROOM CEILING.
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE VENTS IN THE HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE THE SMOKER.
NOV 62019FAILED13 violations2 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO HAND SINK PROVIDED AND CONVENIENTLY LOCATED AT REAR WHERE VEGETABLES ARE BEING CUT AND ALFREDO SAUCE IS PREPARED. MUST PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
OBSERVED OVER 8 LARGE FLIES AND OVER 30 SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON WALL, CEILING AND BOXES ON SHELF IN PREP AREA. MUST REMOVE CLEAN/SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A).
NOTED PREMISES USING NEXT DOOR BASEMENT FOR STORAGE OF FOODS IN DEEP CHEST FREEZER, PAPER GOODS AND SODAS UNPROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION OF PREMISES EMPLOYEES. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY STORE FOOD IN PREMISES OF LICENSE ADDRESS RELATED TO THE BUSINESS
MUST PROVIDE PROPER HAIR RESTRAINTS FOR FOOD HANDLERS.
MUST PROPERLY STORE UNUSED WIPING CLOTHS IN ADEQUATE CHEMICAL SOLUTION WHEN NOT IN USE.
NOTED USE OF MILK CRATES THROUGHOUT FOR ELEVATION AND STORAGE. INSTRUCTED NOT TO USE MILK CRATES FOR ELEVATION TO PREVENT HIDING PLACES FOR PEST. MUST PROVIDE APPROPRIATE SHELVING FOR STORAGE. ALL FOOD ITEMS MUST BE STORED 6" FROM THE WALL.
DRAIN STRIPPED AT MIDDLE COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK NOT ALLOWING FOR PROPER SET UP AND ADEQUATELY MAINTAINING WATER IN COMPARTMENT. MUST REPAIR. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025.
MUST DETAIL CLEAN/SANITIZE ALL INTERIORS OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS OF FOOD DEBRIS, MEAT JUICES AND STAINS. REMOVE ALL POOLING WATER AT INTERIOR BOTTOM OF REFRIGERATOR AT REAR BY EXIT DOOR. MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
MUST REPAIR LEAK AT PIPE UNDER 3-COMPARTMENT SINK.
OBSERVED FACILITY RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
MUST PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE FOR RESTROOM USED BY FEMALE EMPLOYEES.
DETAIL CLEAN FLOORS THROUGHOUT PREMISES OF FOOD SPILLS AND ENCRUSTED STAINS IN GROUT.
REMOVE CLUTTER THROUGHOUT ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN PREMISES AT ALL TIMES.
DEC 182018PASSED3 violationsDETAILS
OBSERVED FACILITY RESTROOM DOOR NOT SELF CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL A SELF CLOSING DEVICE ON DOOR AND MAINTAIN.
OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANEL AND MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED FACILITY WITH BARE WOOD (PORUS) ON FLOOR IN REAR PREP KITCHEN AREA AND LAYERED ON MOP SINK. MUST SEAL ALL BARE WOOD IN FACILITY AND MAINTAIN.
DEC 132018FAILED9 violations4 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED HAND WASHING SINK NOT ACCESSIBLE IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE PREP TABLE FROM FRONT OF HAND WASHING SINK TO MAKE SINK EASILY ACCESSIBLE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C)
OBSERVED OVER 10 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES, CONTAINERS AND FLOOR BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, 5 DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN FURNACE ROOM, 3 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR IN CORNER BEHIND REACH-IN COOLER IN REAR PREP AREA, 2 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTING NEAR REAR PREP TABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED FAUCET NOT REACHING RIGHT COMPARTMENT OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL LONGER FAUCET TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS TO PROPERLY WASH, RINSE, AND SANITIZE FOOD EQUIPMENT AND UTENSILS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-025
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANEL AND MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR PREP AREA. OBSERVED SEVERAL OPENING ALONG BASEBOARDS IN WASHROOM AND AROUND PIPE FITTINGS IN PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL OPENINGS IN WALLS, ALONG BASEBOARDS, AROUND PIPE FITTINGS, IN ALL AREAS.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
DEC 122018FAILED9 violations3 CRITICALDETAILS
OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY FOR VOMITING OR DIARRHEAL EVENTS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE CLEAN UP POLICY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED OVER 20 MICE DROPPINGS IN SOUTHEAST CORNER UNDER FRONT COUNTER NEAR ELECTRICAL WIRING, 5 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR BETWEEN WALL AND PREP TABLE IN REAR PREP AREA, 2 MICE DROPPINGS ON FLOOR AROUND PIPE FITTING IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A)
OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE TEST KIT FOR PROPER SANITIZER CONCENTRATION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005
OBSERVED WASHROOM DOOR NOT SELF-CLOSING. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL SELF-CLOSING DEVICE ON WASHROOM DOOR.
FLOORS NEED CLEANING ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS.
OBSERVED LOOSE WALL PANEL AND MISSING OUTLET COVER IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ALL WALLS AND OPENINGS.
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS IN VENTILATION HOOD. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE ALL MISSING LIGHT SHIELDS.
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING.
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