Jerk Yard
8114 S STONY ISLAND AVE, Chicago, IL 60617 · Cook County
Establishment
- Type
- Restaurant (retail food serving meals) (Restaurant)
- Inspected by
- Chicago Department of Public Health
- License / ID
- 3073687
- Status
- Risk 1 (High)
- Official record
- Chicago Department of Public Health inspection reports
Year by year
| Year | Inspections | Violations | Serious |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | 2 | 15 | 0 |
Inspections
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Mar 17, 2026 License Re-Inspection · Pass — Risk 1 (High)
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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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Severity not stated
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Mar 13, 2026 License · Fail — Risk 1 (High)
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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.
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Not serious
Priority Foundation
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).
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLES INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOMS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES.
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Severity not stated
GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED
5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CANS IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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.
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Severity not stated
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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Not serious
Priority Foundation
Source: Chicago Department of Public Health. History last read Oct 1, 2026. Violation text is the inspector's wording. “Serious” is the source's own top tier. About this data.