What is Jefferson Park Grill, Inc's health inspection score?

Jefferson Park Grill, Inc 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 Jefferson Park Grill, Inc last inspected?

Jefferson Park Grill, Inc was last inspected on March 10, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jefferson Park Grill, Inc have?

Jefferson Park Grill, Inc has 6 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jefferson Park Grill, Inc safe to eat at?

Yes, Jefferson Park Grill, Inc 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 Jefferson Park Grill, Inc serve?

Jefferson Park Grill, Inc serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jefferson Park Grill, Inc

Name: Jefferson Park Grill, Inc
Address: 5364 W GALE ST, Chicago, 60630
Rating: 85

5364 W GALE ST, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/10/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #532 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

4 inspections

Last: Mar 10, 2025

low confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

1.5

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-15

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-2 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+2 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

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.

Location

5364 W GALE ST, Chicago, IL 60630

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Aug 2023

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jul 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jul

Mar 2025

1 inspections

1 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD USED AS SPLASH GUARD TO THE RIGHT OF MOP/SERVICE SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT SHELVES CONTAINING DRY STORAGE, INCLUDING WHOLE RAW ONIONS. REMOVE ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS FROM SHELVES ADJACENT TO MOP/SERVICE SINK AND OR INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD OF ADEQUATE HEIGHT TO PROTECT ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION ON SHELVES ADJACENT TO MOP/SERVICE SINK.

Base deductions−2 pts

Jul 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

25CONSUMER ADVISORY PROVIDED FOR RAW/UNDERCOOKED FOOD−5
OBSERVED NO DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ON MENU STATING ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS ARE SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED OR COOKED TO ORDER. INSTRUCTED TO ADD DISCLOSURE STATEMENT TO MENU LINKING STATEMENT TO REMINDER STATEMENT AND ASTERISKED ANIMAL DERIVED FOODS SERVED RAW, UNDERCOOKED, AND COOKED TO ORDER. CORRECTED ON SITE DISCLOSURE STATEMENT ADDED TO MENU BEFORE END OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. NO CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTERED CABINET IN DINING AREA. INSTRUCTED TO DECLUTTER, CLEAN, ORGANIZE AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS WITH EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ON SITE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Aug 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE IN THE PUBLIC TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COVERED TRASH RECEPTACLE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 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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