What is Jerry's Sandwiches's health inspection score?

Jerry's Sandwiches has a SafeDine safety score of 60 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jerry's Sandwiches last inspected?

Jerry's Sandwiches was last inspected on August 27, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jerry's Sandwiches have?

Jerry's Sandwiches has 39 total violations across 9 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jerry's Sandwiches safe to eat at?

Jerry's Sandwiches has a safety score of 60/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Jerry's Sandwiches

Name: Jerry's Sandwiches
Address: 4739-4743 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, 60625
Rating: 60

4739-4743 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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Lincoln Square

Ranked #326 of 447 in Lincoln Square

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9 inspections

Last: Aug 27, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

22%

Clean Rate

4.3

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature control

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violationHigh Priority

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-40

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-5 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-7 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-12 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-10 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

4739-4743 N LINCOLN AVE, Chicago, IL 60625

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2022

1 inspections

1 intermediate

5 basic

Sep

Jan 2023

2 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Sep 2023

3 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

3 basic

Sep

Aug 2024

2 inspections

3 high priority

2 intermediate

7 basic

Aug 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

8 basic

Aug

Inspection History

9 records on file

4 Canvass3 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint

Aug 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Med8 Basic

11 total1 risk factor

59/100inspection score

−36 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

8HANDS CLEAN & PROPERLY WASHEDRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED THE DISHWASHER WEARING GLOVES, HANDLING AND WASHING DIRTY DISHES THEN HANDLE CLEAN DISHES FROM THE DISH WASHING MACHINE WITHOUT CHANGING HIS GLOVES. REVIEWED WHEN TO WASH HANDS AND THE PROPER USE OF GLOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REWASH ALL HANDLED CLEAN DISHES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

20PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE−5
NOTED EMPLOYEE IMPROPERLY COOLING TCS SOUP IN A TWO COMPARTMENT PREP SINK. EMPLOYEE STATED THE SOUP HAD BEEN COOLING FOR TWO HOURS. THE ICE IN THE ICE BATH HAD COMPLETELY MELTED AND THE ICE BATH ONLY SUBMERGED THE DEEP SOUP CONTAINERS (2) HALF WAY. SOUP TEMPERATURE WAS 123.1F AND HAD NOT BEEN STIRRED. REVIEWED PROPER COOLING TIME AND TEMPERATURE. CORRECTIVE ACTION TAKEN OF REHEATING THE SOUP BACK UP TO 165.F THEN TO START THE COOLING PROCESS AGAIN WITH SHALLOW CONTAINERS, FULLY SUBMERGED IN A ICE BATH AND STIRRING THE SOUP. MANAGER CORRECTED DURING THE INSPECTION. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
ALL BULK FOODS IN THE BAKERY PREP AREA MUST BE LABELED WITH THE PRODUCT COMMON NAME.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

41WIPING CLOTHS: PROPERLY USED & STORED−2
PREP AREA AND BAR WIPING CLOTHS MUST BE HELD IN A SANITIZING SOLUTION BETWEEN USE.
44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
CLEAN STORED LARGE MIXING BOWLS AND POTS MUST BE STORED INVERTED.
45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
ALL STORED ITEMS UNDER THE BAR MUST BE ELEVATED FROM THE FLOORS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR OF THE COOKS LINE OVEN DIRTY WITH BURNT FOOD AND GREASE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE GARBAGE CORRAL WITH EXCESSIVE DEBRIS. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MISSING CEILING IN THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST REPLACE.-----FLOORS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS WITH EXCESSIVE FOOD DEBRIS: IN THE WALK-IN COOLER AND WALK-IN FREEZER. UNDER THE COOKS LINE EQUIPMENT. INSIDE THE HOT WATER TANK CLOSET. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
NO PROOF OF FOOD HANDLER TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL REQUIRED EMPLOYEES. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
NO PROOF OF ALLERGEN TRAINING OR CERTIFICATES FOR ALL CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGERS. MUST PROVIDE.

Base deductions−36 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 24

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

9NO BARE HAND CONTACT WITH RTE FOOD OR A PRE-APPROVED ALTERNATIVE PROCEDURE PROPERLY ALLOWED−10
OBSERVED A FOOD HANDLING EMPLOYEE TOUCHING READY-TO-EAT FOOD WITH THEIR BARE HANDS DURING PREPARATION. OBSERVED THE EMPLOYEE MAKING SANDWICHES WITH THEIR BARE HANDS.INSTRUCTED THAT READY-TO-EAT FOODS CANNOT BE HANDLED WITH BARE HANDS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-010,CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11--OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11--INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAKERY PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REPAIR SECTION OF WATER DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ALSO,FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEED RE-GROUTING AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med5 Basic

9 total

60/100inspection score

−40 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED THE HANDWASHING SINK IN THE BAKERY COFFEE PREP AREA NOT ACCESSIBLE FOR USE SINK BEING BLOCKED WITH A LARGE DISPLAY PLACARD MATERIAL INSIDE THE HANDWASHING SINK.INSTRUCTED TO MAKE ALL HANDWASHING SINKS ACCESSIBLE FOR USE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).CITATION ISSUED.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED HAND SOAP DISPENSER AT THE HANDWASHING SINK LOCATED AT THE DISHWASHING AREA NOT WORKING.MANAGEMENT REPLACED THE BATTERIES TO SAID DISPENSER.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED BULK CONTAINERS IN REAR WITHOUT A LABEL.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE THE COMMON NAME ON ALL BULK CONTAINERS TO PROPERLY IDENTIFY ITEM (SALT, SUGAR, FLOUR ETC).
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 50 LIVE SMALL FLIES ON THE WALLS AND FLYING AROUND AT THE BAR AREA, DISHWASHING AREA, AND AT THE REAR BAKERY PREP AREA.RECCOMENDATION ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A),CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A TORN DOOR GASKET INSIDE OF THE 3-DOOR PREP LINE COOLER.INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE THE TORN DOOR GASKET AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE DEBRIS ON TOP OF THE DISHMACHINE AND THE KITCHEN/BAKERY STORAGE RACKS AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN WALLS AND CEILINGS THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN AND BAKERY PREP AREAS TO REMOVE FOOD SPLASHED DEBRIS AND REPAIR SECTION OF WATER DAMAGED CEILING INSIDE THE WOMENS WASHROOM SO THAT IT IS SMOOTH,EASILY CLEANABLE SURFACE ALSO,FLOOR TILES IN THE DISHWASHING AREA NEED RE-GROUTING AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
INSTUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN THE KITCHEN EXHAUST HOOD/FILTERS TO REMOVE ACCUMULATION OF GREASE BUIILD-UP AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.

Base deductions−40 pts

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 23

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.11 OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD-UP ON FLOORS AROUND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT THE KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED WITHIN SPECIFIED TIMEFRAME. REPORT #2581400, DATED SEPTEMBER 8, 2023, INSTRUCTED FACILITY TO #38 SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES IN THE BAR AREA AND THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-42-090 CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

Sep 23

Canvass InspectionFail

3 High2 Med1 Basic

6 total2 risk factors

48/100inspection score

−42 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO PERSON IN CHARGE WITH VALID CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DESIGNATE PERSON IN CHARGE DURING ALL HOURS OF OPERATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED, AND SERVED, SUCH AS (CHICKEN, COLESLAW, MILK) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. (PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012)(CITATION ISSUED)
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED WALK-IN COOLER WITH TEMPERATURES FLUCTUATING BETWEEN 45-47 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS HAVE AN AMBIENT AIR TEMPERATURE OF 41 F AND BELOW. THE MANAGER HAD THE COOLER SERVICED BY TECHNICIAN PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED SEVERAL TCS FOOD ITEMS STORED AT INADEQUATE TEMPERATURES RANGING FROM 44-49 F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE ALL COLD FOODS ARE STORED AT 41 F AND BELOW. MANAGER DISCARDED: 2 GALLON TUNA SALAD, 1 GALLON CHICKEN SALAD, 4 Q CORN DOG BATTER, 2 POUNDS OF SHRIMP, 40 POUNDS OF CHICKEN, 3 POUNDS OF FRESH TUNA, 6 GALLON TORTILLA SOUP, 20 POUNDS OF BAKED BEANS, 5 POUNDS OF POTATO SALAD, 10 POUNDS CARAMELIZED ONION, 10 POUNDS OF HAM, 4 POUNDS PORK BELLY, 4 HEAVY WHIPPING CREAM, 2.5 GALLON BUTTERMILK, 2 GALLON SKIM MILK, 4 GALLON WHOLE MILK, 5 POUNDS OF CREAM CHEESE, 5 POUNDS PROVOLONE, 2 POUNDS SPINACH, 8 QUART YOGURT, 6 QUART PIMENTO CHEESE, 2 GALLON CESAR DRESSING, 5 GALLON RANCH DRESSING, 5 GALLON CHUTNEY, 2 QUART SALSA, AND 10 POUNDS TURKEY BREAST ($1400). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 5 ROACHES IN THE WATER HEATER CLOSET OF THE FACILITY. OBSERVED 20 SMALL FLIES THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY, IN THE BAR AREA, IN THE KITCHEN, AND THE BAKERY AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AREAS AFFECTED BY PESTS. PEST CONTROL SERVICE RECOMMENDED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SOIL BUILD UP ON FLOORS AROUND SHELVING AND EQUIPMENT THROUGHOUT KITCHEN. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN.

Base deductions−42 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Jan 23

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED 2 LIVE ROACHES IN FACILITY INCLUDING IN WATER HEATER CLOSET AND IN DISH AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SERVICE ALL AFFECTED AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

50HOT & COLD WATER AVAILABLE; ADEQUATE PRESSURE−2
OBSERVED NO HOT WATER THROUGHOUT FACILITY HOT WATER MEASURED BETWEEN 77-93 F AT THE FOLLOWING SINKS: BAR HAND WASHING SINK, BAR 3 COMPARTMENT SINK, (2) KITCHEN HAND WASHING SINKS, KITCHEN 3 COMPARTMENT SINK AND KITCHEN 2 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE HOT WATER WITH A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 100 F AT ALL HAND WASHING SINKS AND A MINIMUM TEMPERATURE OF 110 F AT ALL OTHER HAND WASHING SINKS. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Sep 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med5 Basic

6 total

85/100inspection score

−15 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
INSTRUCTED TO LABEL SOME STORAGE FOOD CONTAINERS IDENTIFIED WITH COMMON NAME (FLOUR, PANKO, SUGAR ETC).

Basic (5)

−10 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKY DRAINPIPE UNDERNEATH 3 COMPARTMENT SINK (FAR RIGHT).
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REFUSE AREA, UNDERNEATH GARBAGE DUMPSTER WITH DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN REAR OUTSIDE AREA WITH SOME LITTER.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
TWO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSON WITH CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATION.
64MISCELLANEOUS / PUBLIC HEALTH ORDERS−2
FOUND THE CHILDREN'S MENU LISTING A LEMONADE AS ONE OF THE DEFAULT BEVERAGE. INSTRUCTED TO ONLY PROVIDE SKIM OR 1% DAIRY MILK UP TO 130 CALORIES, 100% FRUIT OR VEGETABLE JUICE WITH NO ADDED SPARKLING OR FLAVORED WATER WITH NO ADDED NATURAL OR ARTIFICIAL SWEETENERS.

Base deductions−15 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

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