JERK YARD STONEY ISLAND.

Chicago Health Dept

8114 S STONY ISLAND AVE · SOUTH CHICAGO, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026); 3 critical violations across the last 12 months.

2 inspections on record since 2026 · Last inspected Mar 2026 · 3 critical violations in the last 12 months.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
2
VIOLATIONS
15
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 17
2026
PASS 4 violations
Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER AVAILABLE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OLD EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, VENTILATION ETC) BEING STORED IN THE OUTSIDE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE. 5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OVER THE STOVES AND FRYERS NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID VENTS OPERABLE.

MAR 13
2026
FAIL 11 violations 3 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO VERIFIED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-501.111 OBSERVED EVIDENCE OF PEST ACTIVITY ON SITE. OBSERVED ABOUT 50 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE DRY STORAGE/UNUSED WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED ABOUT 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE WALK IN COOLER, OBSERVED ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS BEHIND HOT HOLDING UNIT AND ABOUT 10 RODENT DROPPINGS IN THE UTILITY CLOSET AND UNDER STORAGE RACK OUTSIDE OF THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE RODENT ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Critical Pest Activity
INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

6-202.15 OBSERVED THE LEFT REAR EXIT DOOR WITH A 1/4 INCH GAP AT THE BOTTOM OF THE DOOR AND AT THE BOTTOM OF THE SOUTH SIDE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID DOORS TIGHT FITTING AND RODENT PROOFED.

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

4-101.19 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE PEELING PAINT INSIDE OF THE WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE PEELING PAINT AND MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.

Minor Other
WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

4-301.12 OBSERVED ONLY ONE SINK STOPPER AVAILABLE FOR THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT LEAST TWO SINK STOPPERS AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Sanitation
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Other
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

5-501.115 OBSERVED A LARGE AMOUNT OLD EQUIPMENT (REFRIGERATORS, VENTILATION ETC) BEING STORED IN THE OUTSIDE REAR OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE IN ORDER TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Serious Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.12 OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE DEBRIS IN THE DRY STORAGE/UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-303.11 OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE LIGHTING INSIDE OF THE DRY STORAGE/UNUSED WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AT ALL TIMES.

Minor Facility Condition
ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

6-304.11 OBSERVED THE MECHANICAL VENTILATION OVER THE STOVES AND FRYERS NOT OPERABLE. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID VENTS OPERABLE.

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