CLEAN RECORD

JERK YARD

Name: JERK YARD
Address: 1310 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL, 60615

1310 E 53RD ST, Chicago, IL 60615

This restaurant has a strong health inspection track record.

Based on recent inspections, this establishment maintains high food safety standards.

SafeScore

89/100

Inspections

Last Inspected

Jan 2026

Critical

Analysis

Violation Breakdown

49 total

contamination

1122%

other

1020%

facility

714%

pest

612%

hygiene

612%

chemical

510%

Case History

Inspection Timeline

MinorContamination

FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.

Code 47

MinorContamination

NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS.OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVEAMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, DEGREASE SANITZE AND MAINTAIN.

Code 49

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Data sourced from public health inspection records. SafeScore is computed from inspection results, violation severity, trends, and consistency. All data is public record. Last updated based on jurisdiction reporting schedules.