Jefferson Park Grill

Year by year

Inspections

1. Jun 10, 2026 Complaint · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE WORN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST WITH HEAVY FROST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

2. Apr 3, 2026 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     PERSONAL CLEANLINESS

     OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE WORN.

   • Severity not stated

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

     OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST WITH HEAVY FROST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.

3. Mar 10, 2025 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

4. Jul 30, 2024 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

5. Aug 11, 2023 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation Corrected on site

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN

     OBSERVED CLUTTERED CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED

     OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

6. Aug 15, 2022 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
   • Severity not stated

     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.

7. May 17, 2021 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

   Result: Pass.

8. Jul 27, 2020 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED

     INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE ALL WASHCLOTHS IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION ESPECIALLY WHEN NOT IN USE AND TO MAINTAIN.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED

     OBSERVED NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE PROVIDED IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM.MUST PROVIDE.

9. May 29, 2019 Canvass · Pass w/ Conditions — Risk 1 (High)
   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

   • Not serious Priority Foundation

     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

   • Severity not stated

     FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER

     FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS MUST BE LABELED, IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME.

   • Severity not stated

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

     INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY USE STORAGE SHELVES, NO MILK CRATES FOR EASY ACCESS ON CLEANING.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

   • Severity not stated

     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.

10. Oct 11, 2017 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THERMOMETER VISIBLE AND ACCURATE INSIDE ALL COOLERS.

11. Dec 8, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

12. May 5, 2016 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS MET

      No foodhandler certificates on site. Instructed facility to comply and maintain.

13. Aug 20, 2015 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)

    Result: Pass.

14. Dec 8, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      FOOD IN ORIGINAL CONTAINER, PROPERLY LABELED: CUSTOMER ADVISORY POSTED AS NEEDED

      CONSUMER ADVISORY GIVEN. MUST POST IN PUBLIC VIEW.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      REFRIGERATION AND METAL STEM THERMOMETERS PROVIDED AND CONSPICUOUS

      DIGITAL METAL STEM THERMOMETER LOW ON BATTERY. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE BATTERY FOR THERMOMETER.

15. May 1, 2014 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

    • Not serious Minor

      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.

16. May 15, 2013 Canvass · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.

17. Jul 18, 2012 License · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
    • Not serious Minor

      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.