JERSEY MIKES.

Chicago Health Dept

4359 W IRVING PARK RD · AVONDALE, CHICAGO

Passed most recent inspection (Mar 2026).

6 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Mar 2026.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS
6
VIOLATIONS
19
total on record
LAST INSPECTED
MAR 2026

INSPECTION HISTORY

MAR 23
2026
PASS 1 violation
Minor Other
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

SANITATION MANAGER WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING.MUST PROVIDE.

MAR 7
2025
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 4 violations 2 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES

OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.

Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL TRAINING ON-SITE WHILE FACILITY IS PREPARING AND HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS (DELI MEAT, CUT VEGETABLES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED

OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO STORE UNCUT TOMATOES AND OTHER VEGETABLES STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH OPEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM BENEATH SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION OF DUST AND MAINTAIN.

Serious Employee Hygiene
NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEXT TO GRILL) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD OR OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

AUG 13
2024
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.

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

OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

APR 12
2023
PASS W/ CONDITIONS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Sanitation
PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS

OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Documentation & Training
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2564933 ON 10/6/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Other
SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC

NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

OCT 6
2022
PASS 1 violation
Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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OCT 3
2022
FAIL 5 violations 1 CRITICAL
Critical Documentation & Training
MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTING

OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Minor Food Storage & Handling
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY

OBSERVED MISSING FOOD GUARDS AT FRONT COUNTERS WHERE OPEN FOOD DISPLAY WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE CONSUMERS.FOOD ON DISPLAY MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE USE OF FOOD GUARDS AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Minor Pest Activity
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED

OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION BUILDING DEBRIS MATERIALS IN REAR EXTERIOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.

Minor Sanitation
PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREAS AND WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GROUT ON MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training
ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

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