What is Just Turkey's health inspection score?

Just Turkey has a SafeDine safety score of 83 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Just Turkey last inspected?

Just Turkey was last inspected on December 11, 2024. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Just Turkey have?

Just Turkey has 17 total violations across 5 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Just Turkey safe to eat at?

Just Turkey has a good safety record with a score of 83/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Just Turkey serve?

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

Official Health Record

Just Turkey

Name: Just Turkey
Address: 4353 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago, 60653
Rating: 83

4353 S COTTAGE GROVE AVE, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 12/11/2024

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

5 inspections

Last: Dec 11, 2024

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

3.4

Avg Violations

18 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Sanitation

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

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

-17

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

+9 pts

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

2 inspections

2 intermediate

7 basic

Aug

Apr 2023

1 inspections

3 basic

Jan 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Jan

Dec 2024

1 inspections

Inspection History

5 records on file

2 Canvass2 Complaint1 Complaint Re-Inspection

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionLatestCleanOut of Business

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE REAR EXIT DOOR IN POOR REPAIR. NOTED A 1/4" GAP AT THE BOTTOM. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN TO TIGH FITTING TO PREVENT ENTRY POINT FOR PESTS.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN THE TABLE TOP,PREP STATIONS, STORAGE SHELVING AND DEFROST AND CLEAN THE INTERIOR OF THE REACH IN FREEZE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
DETAIL CLEAN THE FLOORS THROUGH OUT PREMISES TO REMOVE SPILLS, DEBRIS AND/OR GREASE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED FLOORS IN POOR REPAIR (CRACKS) AND HOLES AND OPENING INTO THE WALL AND FLOOR. MUST REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE FILTERS ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT DIRTY. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 23

Complaint InspectionPass

3 Basic

3 total

94/100inspection score

−6 pts

Basic (3)

−6 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF REFRIGERATION UNITS, COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVES. CLEAN INTERIOR OF REFRIGERATION AND FREEZER UNITS. CLEAN BOTTOM OF FRYER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS AND WALLS AROUND UNDER AND BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT. CLEAN CEILING VENTS AND TILE IN KITCHEN AREA. CLEAN FLOOR UNDER COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE GREASE AND BUILD UP.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
CLEAN VENTS IN HOODED SYSTEM ABOVE COOKING EQUIPMENT.

Base deductions−6 pts

Aug 22

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Aug 22

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med7 Basic

9 total

76/100inspection score

−24 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
FOUND TCS FOODS AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURES INSIDE 2 DOOR COOLER. FOUND RAW TURKEY, AND COOKED TURKEY MEAT SAUCE RANGING FROM 45.1F-50.1F.MUST KEEP ALL TCS FOODS AT 41F OR LESS AT ALL TIMES WHILE IN REFRIGERATION. MANAGER VOLUNTARILY DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 40 LBS OF DENATURED FOODS DURING INSPECTION. MANAGER ESTIMATES VALUE AT $100. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED PEST ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND APPROXIMATELY 30 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS ON THE FLOOR IN THE KITCHEN UNDER STORAGE SHELVES, AROUND AND BEHIND REFRIGERATION UNITS, ON THE BOTTOM OF THE PREP TABLE; AND APPROXIMATELY 10 LIVE LARGE BLACK FLIES FLYING AROUND PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. ADVISED TO CONTACT PEST CONTROL COMPANY FOR SERVICE. MUST ELIMINATE PEST ISSUE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (7)

−14 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
FOUND THE WIPING CLOTHS NOT PROPERLY STORED WHEN NOT IN USE. INSTRUCTED TO PROPERLY STORE THE WIPING CLOTHS IN SANITIZING SOLUTION (MUST BE AT THE REQUIRED PPM) WHEN NOT IN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
FOUND COOKING POTS ON SHELF IN PREP AREA NOT INVERTED. MUST INVERT WHILE STORING.
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
FOUND NO CHEMICAL TEST KIT FOR TESTING CHEMICAL SANITIZER SOLUTION. MUST OBTAIN CHEMICAL TEST KIT TO ACCURATELY MEASURE CONCENTRATION OF CHEMICAL SANITIZER USED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
FOUND FOIL LINED ON SHELF OF PREP TABLE, AND CARDBOARD UNDERNEATH EQUIPMENT ON FLOOR NEAR REAR DOOR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. ALL SURFACE MUST BE NON-POROUS, SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MOPS NOT PROPERLY STORED (LAYING IN MOP SINK). INSTRUCTED TO STORE MOPS HANGING UP WHEN NOT IN USE FOR PROPER DRYING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FOUND A HOLE IN WALL UNDER 3-COMP SINK. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM FEBRUARY 9, 2022, (REPORT #2549655) AS REQUIRED: MUST CORRECT THE FOLLOWING VIOLATIONS: #47: OBSERVED CUTTING BOARD WITH DEEP DARK SEEMS. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN. #49: INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN THE FOLLOWING: EXTERIOR SURFACES OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT, INTERIOR BOTTOM OF FRYERS TO REMOVE GREASE, INTERIORS OF ALL REFRIGERATION UNITS, PREP TABLES AND STORAGE SHELVING. #53: INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE A GARBAGE CAN WITH A LID IN THE UNISEX WASHROOM AS REQUIRED #55: MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS, FAN BLADES AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DUST AND DEBRIS BUILD UP. #55: INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE FLOORS UNDER AROUND AND BEHIND ALL KITCHEN EQUIPMENT TO REMOVE DIRT AND GREASE. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN WALLS AROUND AND BEHIND KITCHEN EQUIPMENT WHERE NEEDED. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN CEILING AND WALL VENTS WHERE NEEDED TO REMOVE DUST BUILD UP. MUST DETAIL CLEAN ALL VENT COVERS, FAN BLADES AND PIPES BEHIND COOKING EQUIPMENT TO

Base deductions−24 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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