What is Jerk Taco Man's health inspection score?

Jerk Taco Man has a SafeDine safety score of 78 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jerk Taco Man last inspected?

Jerk Taco Man was last inspected on May 20, 2022. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jerk Taco Man have?

Jerk Taco Man has 32 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jerk Taco Man safe to eat at?

Jerk Taco Man has a good safety record with a score of 78/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Jerk Taco Man

Name: Jerk Taco Man
Address: 7723 S STATE ST, Chicago, 60619
Rating: 78

7723 S STATE ST , Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 5/20/2022

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0Good

Chicago

Ranked #994 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

4 inspections

Last: May 20, 2022

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

47 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

16x

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-26

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-15 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

+17 pts

100

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 74/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (78/100) which is computed during our regular data sync.

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

7723 S STATE ST , Chicago, IL 60619

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Violation Timeline

Apr 2022

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 intermediate

12 basic

Apr

May 2022

3 inspections

1 intermediate

15 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass Re-Inspection1 Non-Inspection1 Canvass

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

May 22

Canvass Re-Inspection InspectionFail

6 Basic

6 total

88/100inspection score

−12 pts

Basic (6)

−12 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.11 OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
4-501.12 OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-501.114 OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
4-202.18 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DUST IN VENTS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
59PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
8-404.13 (B:3) OBSERVED PREVIOUS PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION NOT CORRECTED FROM REPORT #2554708 DATED ON APRIL 22ND 2022. OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 60 RODENT DROPPINGS IN OFFICE AREAS; APPROXIMATELY 15 RODENT DROPPINGS NEAR DUMPSTER DOOR; ABOUT 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN UTILITY ROOM, AND APPROXIMATELY 5 RODENT DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL SURFACES WHERE MICE DROPPINGS ARE PRESENT. PRIORITY VIOLTION 7-42-090.CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−12 pts

May 22

Non-Inspection InspectionNo Entry

1 Med9 Basic

10 total

77/100inspection score

−23 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MAINTENCE STORAGE AREA IN CORNER NEAR BREAKER BOX, APPROXMATELY 7 DROPPINGS IN WALK IN COOLER, 2 RODENT DROPPINGS ON OFFICE TABLE, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE CORNERS AND IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A).

Basic (9)

−18 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. OBSERVED HEAVILY DENTED PANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE PANS WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CAN OPENER
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED BASE COVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR BASE COVING
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS IN NEAR REAR RESTROOM ENTRY AND IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ANY HOLES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DUST IN VENTS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.

Base deductions−23 pts

Apr 22

Canvass InspectionFail

2 High2 Med12 Basic

16 total

46/100inspection score

−54 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
NOTED EMPLOYEE WASHING DISHES AT THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK WITHOUT SETTING IT UP TO WASH RINSE AND SANITIZE AS REQUIRED BY THE CODE. SANITIZER NOT USED TO SET UP THE SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGEMENT ALWAYS TO SET UP THE SINK WHEN WASHING EQUIPMENT. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-005 CITATION ISSUED
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
OBSERVED 4 DOOR REACH IN COOLER IN PREP AREA NEAR GRIDDLE IMPROPERLY COLD HOLDING RANGING BETWEEN 57-62F. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PLUG EQUIPMENT IN TO ENSURE IT IS FUNCTIONING PROPERLY. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

22PROPER COLD HOLDING TEMPERATURES−5
OBSERVED TCS FOODS IN 4-DOOR REACH IN COOLER (CHICKEN WINGS, JERK CHICKEN, JERK TIPS, COOKED NOODLES, ALFREDO SAUCE) HELD AT IMPROPER TEMPERATURE RANGING FROM 57.3-62.7F. MANAGER DISCARDED APPROXIMATELY 10 POUNDS CHICKEN WINGS($24), 20 POUNDS COOKED NOODLES ($15), 10 OUNCES OF ALFREDO SAUCE ($5), 15 POUNDS OF JERK TIPS ($160), 2 POUNDS JERK CHICKEN ($40). PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROXIMATELY 20 RODENT DROPPINGS IN MAINTENCE STORAGE AREA IN CORNER NEAR BREAKER BOX, APPROXMATELY 7 DROPPINGS IN WALK IN COOLER, 2 RODENT DROPPINGS ON OFFICE TABLE, AND APPROXIMATELY 15 DROPPINGS IN DRY STORAGE CORNERS AND IN BINS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND SANITIZE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (12)

−24 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED RUSTED RACKS IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE RACKS WITH A CORROSION RESISTENT, NON-ABSORBENT, EASILY CLEANABLE MATERIAL. OBSERVED HEAVILY DENTED PANS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE PANS WITH SMOOTH AND EASILY CLEANABLE EQUIPMENT
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
CAN OPENER NOT CLEAN TO SIGHT AND TOUCH. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN CAN OPENER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED DEEP DARK SCORING ON CUTTING PREP CHICKEN BOARD. INSTRUCTED THAT CUTTING BOARD MUST BE RESURFACED OR REPLACED.
52SEWAGE & WASTE WATER PROPERLY DISPOSED−2
OBSERVED WASTE WATER BACKING UP FROM THE FLOOR DRAIN IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA WHEN THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK IS DRAINED. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN SO THAT THE FLOOR DRAIN IS NOT BACKING UP WITH WASTE WATER. TECHNICIAN ON SITE CLEANED GREASE TRAP. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C). CITATION ISSUED.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115 OBSERVED EXCESSIVE ACCUMULATED CLUTTER LOCATED BY THE OUTSIDE DUMPSTER AREA IN THE REAR. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNNECESSARY CLUTTER.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED WASTE RECEPTACLE WITH DAMAGED LID. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE WITH TIGHT FITTING LIDS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020 (B) CITATION ISSUED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DAMAGED BASE COVING IN WALK IN COOLER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER REPAIR BASE COVING
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HOLE IN WALLS IN NEAR REAR RESTROOM ENTRY AND IN OFFICE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO SEAL ANY HOLES. OBSERVED MISSING FLOOR TILE IN WALK IN FREEZER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPLACE TILE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER AND UNNECESSARY ITEMS IN DRY STORAGE, IN REAR NEAR EXIT DOORS AND IN REAR CLOSET STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE UNNECESSARY ITEMS AND ELEVATE NECESSARY ITEMS SIX INCHES OFF FLOOR.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED HEAVY DUST BUILD UP IN VENTS ABOVE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN DUST IN VENTS TO AVOID CONTAMINATION.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE AMOUNT OF GREASE ACCUMULATION ON FILTERS ABOVE GRIDDLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED EXPIRED FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO MEET REQUIREMENT AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−54 pts

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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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