JERUSALEM GRILL.

Chicago Health Dept

3142 N NARRAGANSETT AVE · PORTAGE PARK, CHICAGO

Last inspected 2024.

7 inspections on record since 2022 · Last inspected Nov 2024.

Last inspected Nov 2024. Records may not reflect current conditions.

THE NUMBERS

INSPECTIONS

VIOLATIONS

total on record

LAST INSPECTED

NOV 2024

INSPECTION HISTORY

NOV 19

2024

PASS 3 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Other

FOOD OBTAINED FROM APPROVED SOURCE

4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11--OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING PANELS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.

NOV 15

2024

FAIL 4 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED(BEEF, HUMMUS). INSTRUCTED TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

OBSERVED WATER TEMPERATURE AT HAND WASHING SINK AT 64F IN MENS TOILET ROOM. MINIMUM WATER TEMPERATURE MUST BE AT 100F OR ABOVE THROUGH A MIXING VALVE OR COMBINATION FAUCET. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

6-501.11--OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING PANELS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.

NOV 6

2024

FAIL 5 violations 2 CRITICAL

Critical Documentation & Training

CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE

Critical Food Temperature

ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED TORN GASKET AT CHEST FREEZER IN REAR PREP AREA. MUST REPAIR.

Serious Sanitation

WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS

OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT ON SITE. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES TO ACCURATELY MEASURE THE CONCENTRATION OF SANITIZING SOLUTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED TWO MISSING CEILING PANELS IN REAR DRY STORAGE ROOM. MUST REPAIR.

MAY 13

2024

PASS W/ CONDITIONS 11 violations 2 CRITICAL

Serious Other

FOOD SEPARATED AND PROTECTED

OBSERVED CONDENSATION DRIPPING ONTO UNCOVERED RAW CHICKEN KABOBS IN FRONT PREP COOLER. EMPLOYEE VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED FOOD. FOOD MUST BE PROTECTED FROM ALL SOURCES OF CONTAMINATION. RAW CHICKEN WEIGHING APPROXIMATELY 10 LBS AT A COST OF $50.00. PRIORITY VIOLATION. 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED FLY TRAP HANGING FROM CEILING ABOVE PREP TABLE IN REAR. MUST REMOVE FLY TRAPS FROM FOOD PREP AREA.

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED OVER 10 COCKROACHES TRAPPED ON GLUEBOARD UNDER HAND WASHING SINK IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. EMPLOYEE CORRECTED ON SITE.

Minor Employee Hygiene

PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

OBSERVED FOOD EMPLOYEE PREPARING FOOD FOR CUSTOMERS WITHOUT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

OBSERVED MINOR GREASE BUILD UP INSIDE OF FRYER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Plumbing & Waste

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED WATER DRIPPING AT PIPE BELOW 3-COMPARTMENT SINK (LEFT SIDE) WHEN WATER IS RUNNING. MUST REPAIR.

Serious Employee Hygiene

PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES

OBSERVED NO COLD RUNNING WATER AT HAND WASHING SINK IN TOILET ROOM ADJACENT TO BACK DOOR. MUST REPAIR.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

OBSERVED GREASE ON FLOORS MAINLY AROUND FRYER IN FRONT PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Facility Condition

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED BURNT OUT LIGHT (LEFT SIDE) AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE ADEQUATE LIGHTING AND REPLACE BULB.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

OBSERVED MINOR DUST BUILD UP ON FILTERS (MAINLY MIDDLE) OF HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE ON SITE FOR CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. MUST PROVIDE ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS.

APR 10

2023

PASS 4 violations

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.12--OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

4-202.18--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

2-102.13--OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

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MAR 30

2023

FAIL 8 violations 1 CRITICAL

Critical Pest Activity

INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT

OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND CEILING IN THE REAR FOOD PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA AND IN HALLWAY LEADING TO WASHROOMS.ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY AND MAINTAIN. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A), CITATION ISSUED.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED CUTTING BOARDS ON MAIN COOK LINE COVERED WITH DEEP GROOVES AND DARK STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN SMOOTH, CLEANABLE SURFACES.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE MIDDLE DOOR OF THE 3 DOOR STAND-UP COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

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

OBSERVED FROZEN FOODS STORED IN PLASTIC GROCERY BAGS INSIDE OF THE REACH-IN- FREEZER.INSTRUCTED TO USE ONLY FOOD GRADE STORAGE BAGS OR CONTAINERS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN FLOORS WITH GREASE AND DRIED FOOD DEBRIS ACCUMULATION ALONG THE WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS THROUGHOUT PREP/COOKING AREA ESPECIALLY UNDER AND AROUND COOKING EQUIPMENTS AND DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AT REAR PREP/DISHWASHING 3-COMPARTMENT SINK AREA TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Sanitation

ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED

INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATIONS OF GREASE BUILD-UP AND TO MAINTAIN.

Minor Documentation & Training

ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING

OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES PROVIDED ON THE PREMISES.MUST SHOW PROOF OF TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEES.

Minor Other

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED

PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM INSPECTION REPORT#2552606 DATED:03/09/2022 #58--FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE. INSTRUCTED TO CORRECT NOTED VIOLATION AND MAINTAIN AS REQUIRED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090,CITATION ISSUED.

MAR 9

2022

PASS 3 violations

Minor Sanitation

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN

FOUND INTERIOR OF REACH IN COOLER NOT CLEAN. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Sanitation

PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

FOUND FLOORS NOT CLEAN BEHIND COOLERS AND COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST CLEAN.

Minor Other

ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

FOUND SANITATION MANAGERS WITH NO ALLERGEN TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE.

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