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JERSEY MIKES

1421 W TAYLOR · Chicago, IL 60607

Restaurant

Chicago Department of Public Health reports Pass with Conditions for JERSEY MIKES on .

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Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
4
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2630813

Location recorded for this inspection · JERSEY MIKES · 1421 W TAYLOR

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, BEEF). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

  • 49

    NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ALONG TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

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Inspection history

Chicago publishes inspection reports dating back to 2010. The city changed its procedures on July 1, 2018.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2625296

Location recorded for this inspection · JERSEY MIKES · 1421 W TAYLOR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2624856

Location recorded for this inspection · JERSEY MIKES · 1421 W TAYLOR

Recorded violations

  • 38

    INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT - Comments: OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND MENU BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP. DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2614698 ON 3/28/25 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. 58 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

CanvassPass with Conditions
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass with Conditions
Inspection type
Canvass
Recorded citations
7
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2614698

Location recorded for this inspection · JERSEY MIKES · 1421 W TAYLOR

The source labels this outcome “Pass w/ Conditions”.

Recorded violations

  • 1

    PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIES - Comments: OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

  • 2

    CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (SUB SANDWICHES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

  • 16

    FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED - Comments: OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS IN SETUP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZER. NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZING SOLUTION MEASURED AT 0PPM. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED OF PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVELS. THE SINK WAS EMPTIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

  • 37

    FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS AND UNDER CABINETS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 57

    ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING - Comments: OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Complaint Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
Complaint Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592985

Location recorded for this inspection · JERSEY MIKES · 1421 W TAYLOR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

ComplaintFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
Complaint
Recorded citations
2
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2592468

Location recorded for this inspection · JERSEY MIKES · 1421 W TAYLOR

Recorded violations

  • 55

    PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND FOOD SPILLAGE IN THE FRONT PREP CABINETS. THE REAR EXIT DOOR PATIO AREA HAS LOOSE DEBRIS, GLOVES, AND APRONS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.

  • 60

    PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED - Comments: PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575775 ON 5/12/23 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

License Re-InspectionPass
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Pass
Inspection type
License Re-Inspection
Recorded citations
5
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575885

Location recorded for this inspection · JERSEY MIKES · 1421 W TAYLOR

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: 6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: 5-501.17 FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: 5-501.115 FOUND EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION BUILDING DEBRIS MATERIALS IN THE REAR EXTERIOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: 6-303.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

LicenseFail
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Fail
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
6
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575775

Location recorded for this inspection · JERSEY MIKES · 1421 W TAYLOR

Recorded violations

  • 10

    ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

  • 39

    CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY - Comments: OBSERVED GAPS IN THE CURRENT SNEEZE GUARD THAT IS PROTECTING OPEN FOOD STORAGE AT THE PREP COUNTER AND A MISSING SNEEZE GUARD DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DELI SLICER ALONG WHERE THE DELI CASE COOLER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD WHERE NEEDED AND TO ADD TO CURRENT SNEEZE GUARD SO THAT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS ARE PROTECTED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

  • 53

    TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED - Comments: FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

  • 54

    GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: FOUND EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION BUILDING DEBRIS MATERIALS IN THE REAR EXTERIOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.

  • 56

    ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.

  • 58

    ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2575622

Location recorded for this inspection · JERSEY MIKES · 1421 W TAYLOR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

LicenseNot Ready
Inspection date
Reported outcome
Not Ready
Inspection type
License
Recorded citations
0
Source risk category
Risk 1 (High)
Inspection ID
2569637

Location recorded for this inspection · JERSEY MIKES · 1421 W TAYLOR

The source lists no violation citations for this inspection.

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How results compare in ZIP 60607

501 of 646 establishments with a Pass, Pass with Conditions or Fail outcome since July 1, 2018 have a Pass outcome.

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