What is Jerkja876's health inspection score?

Jerkja876 has a SafeDine safety score of 90 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jerkja876 last inspected?

Jerkja876 was last inspected on May 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jerkja876 have?

Jerkja876 has 19 total violations across 1 inspection on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jerkja876 safe to eat at?

Yes, Jerkja876 has an excellent safety record with a score of 90/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Jerkja876 serve?

Jerkja876 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jerkja876

Name: Jerkja876
Address: 819 S PULASKI RD, Chicago, 60624
Rating: 90

819 S PULASKI RD, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/4/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Garfield Park

Ranked #3 of 14 in West Garfield ParkBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: May 4, 2026

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.8

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-14

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+9 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 86/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (90/100) 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

Sep 2024

3 inspections

5 high priority

10 basic

Sep

Jul 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

May 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

May

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

May 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Jul 25

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR SCREEN DOOR IN POOR REPAIR (HOLE IN SCREEN) REAR EXTERIOR DOOR OPEN. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MOP STORED IN DIRTY MOP WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER ON PROPERLY STORING MOP UPRIGHT FOR DRYING AND ALSO CHANGE MOP WATER MORE FREQUENTLY TO PREVENT DIRTY STANDING WATER (BREEDING PLACE FOR FLIES).

Base deductions−7 pts

Sep 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

2 High5 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

60/100inspection score

−30 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY POSTED ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTBALISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 2 PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDERNEATH MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE LARGE GRILL EQUIPMENT IN PREP INADEQUATE FOR OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SYSTEM DESIGNED TO MEET HEALTH CODE AS REQUIRED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−30 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

License InspectionFail

3 High5 Basic

8 total2 risk factors

50/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICIES FOR ALL FOOD AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEES AVAILABLE DURING THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE FOR REVIEW. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-010. NO CITATION ISSUED.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP POLICY POSTED ON SITE OR NECCESARY ITEMS AVAILABLE ON SITE FOR RESPONDING TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL EVENTS THAT CAN OCCUR IN THE FOOD ESTBALISHMENT. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. #7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER AVAILABLE AT WASHBOW IN TOILET ROOM ON PREMISE.NOTED WATER TEMPERATURE @72F DURING TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE HOT RUNNING WATER @100-120F AS REQUIRED BY CODE. PRIORITY VIOLATION. #7-38-030 (c). NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED 2 PREP TABLES WITH RUSTY SHELVES. INSTRUCTED TO RESURFACE AND PROVIDE SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACES.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED SLIGHT LEAK ON 3 COMPARTMENT SINK PIPING UNDERNEATH MIDDLE BASIN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED NO GREASE TRAP ON PREMISE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN ACCESSIBLE FOR CLEANING.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED VENTILATION SYSTEM ABOVE LARGE GRILL EQUIPMENT IN PREP INADEQUATE FOR OPERATION. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE SUFFICIENT SYSTEM DESIGNED TO MEET HEALTH CODE AS REQUIRED.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AS REQUIRED.

Base deductions−40 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Sep 24

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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