What is J And L Food Service's health inspection score?

J And L Food Service has a SafeDine safety score of 85 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was J And L Food Service last inspected?

J And L Food Service was last inspected on April 27, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does J And L Food Service have?

J And L Food Service has 6 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is J And L Food Service safe to eat at?

Yes, J And L Food Service has an excellent safety record with a score of 85/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does J And L Food Service serve?

J And L Food Service serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

J And L Food Service

Name: J And L Food Service
Address: 1639 W WALNUT ST BLDG 1ST/2ND, Chicago, 60612
Rating: 85

1639 W WALNUT ST BLDG 1ST/2ND, Chicago

Last Inspected: 4/27/2026

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0Excellent

American•Near West Side

Ranked #78 of 198 in Near West SideBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

5 inspections

Last: Apr 27, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

1.2

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-10

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-9 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 90/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (85/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

How scoring works: Every restaurant starts at 100 points. Points are deducted for violations found during inspections.

Recent inspections are weighted more heavily. High priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact.

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Violation Timeline

Jul 2022

1 inspections

2 basic

Jul

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 basic

May 2024

1 inspections

2 basic

May

May 2025

1 inspections

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

Apr

Inspection History

5 records on file

5 Canvass

Apr 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass with Conditions

1 High

1 total1 risk factor

85/100inspection score

−10 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZEDRisk Factor−10

Base deductions−10 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 25

Canvass InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 24

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
NOTED EMPLOYEES IN FOOD PREP WITH LONG HAIR AND BEARD WITHOUT HAIR/BEARD RESTRAIN WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR PROPER HAIR/BEARD RESTRAIN ALL TIMES WHEN PREPARING FOOD AND WORKING WITH EXPOSED FOOD.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED TWO EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING CERTIFICATIONS. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL EMPLOYEES MUST COMPLY WITH FOOD HANDLER'S TRAINING BY THE FOOD HANDLING REGULATION ENFORCEMENT ACT.

Base deductions−4 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF RESIDUE IN DRAINS UNDER THREE-COMPARTMENT SINK AND HIGH TEMP DISH MACHINE. INSTRUCTED PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 22

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES (APRIL 2022 AND MAY 2022). MUST ENROLL FOOD HANDLERS IN FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN ALLERGEN TRAINING THROUGH ANSI ACCREDITED PROGRAM.

Base deductions−4 pts

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Data source: Chicago CDPH · Official government inspection records

Grading System

85 – 100
Excellent
70 – 84
Good
Below 70
Fair

About SafeDine Scores

Scores are calculated using official government inspection data. High Priority violations (direct health hazards) have the greatest impact, followed by Intermediate and Basic violations. Community reviews can adjust the score by up to 5 points when 3+ reviews are submitted.

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