What is Jerk 48's health inspection score?

Jerk 48 has a SafeDine safety score of 73 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 48 last inspected?

Jerk 48 was last inspected on August 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jerk 48 have?

Jerk 48 has 35 total violations across 12 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jerk 48 safe to eat at?

Jerk 48 has a good safety record with a score of 73/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Jerk 48 serve?

Jerk 48 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jerk 48

Name: Jerk 48
Address: 548 E 67TH ST, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 73

548 E 67TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 7mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 17% of american restaurants

Stable

10 inspections

Last: Aug 12, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

20%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

8 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Employee hygiene

Personal hygiene practices not followed

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

12x

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-27

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-14 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 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

548 E 67TH ST, Chicago, IL 60637

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Violation Timeline

Oct 2023

2 inspections

Oct

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Jan 2025

1 inspections

1 intermediate

2 basic

Jan

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Apr

May 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

9 basic

Aug 2025

2 inspections

2 intermediate

15 basic

Aug

Inspection History

10 records on file

3 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Short Form Complaint4 Complaint1 Canvass

Aug 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

7 Basic

7 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

Basic (7)

−14 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−14 pts

Aug 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionFail

2 Med8 Basic

10 total

74/100inspection score

−26 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

35APPROVED THAWING METHODS USED−5
OBSERVED FOOD ITEMS IMPROPERLY THAWING IN STANDING WATER. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY THAW FOOD UNDER REFRIGERATION, COLD RUNNING WATER OR PART OF COOKING PROCESS.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 100 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON SHELVES BEHIND FRONT COUNTER, INSIDE BOXES, ON FLOOR UNDER SHELVING UNIT, INSIDE BOTTOM COMPARTMENT OF DISPLAY COOLER, INSIDE FRYER CABINETS, ON FLOOR ALONG WALLS AND CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. OBSERVED NUMEROUS FLYING INSECTS LANDING ON PREP TABLES, CUTTING BOARDS, SINKS, AND EQUIPMENT IN PREP AND DISH WASHING AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTRMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (8)

−16 pts

40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−2
OBSERVED FOOD HANLDLER NOT WEARING HAIR RESTRAINT. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST WEAR EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINTS.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. ALL FOOD HANDLERS MUST PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−26 pts

May 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−10 pts

May 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED OVER 60 MICE DROPPINGS SCATTERED ON FLOOR, AND SHELVES UNDER FRONT COUNTER, NEAR ELECTICAL OUTLETS, ROUTER, PRINTER EQUIPMENT, INSIE BASE OF DISPLAY COOLER, ETC. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CALL AN EXTERMINATOR FOR SERVICE, CLEAN AND SANITIZE ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES IF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNITS, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE IN WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGER ON DUTY. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−13 pts

Apr 25

Short Form Complaint InspectionNo Entry

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE THE SMALL PREP TABLE IS LOCATED; SEAL HOLE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Feb 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE THE SMALL PREP TABLE IS LOCATED; SEAL HOLE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Jan 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med2 Basic

3 total

91/100inspection score

−9 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED RODENT ACTIVITY ON PREMISES. FOUND 100 OR MORE MOUSE DROPPINGS IN THE FOLLOWING AREAS: BOTTOM OF SMALL PREP TABLE AT THE END OF THE COOKING LINE, UNDER GRILL NEXT TO THE DEEP FRYER, UNDER THE 1 COMP SINK ON TOP OF THE BAIT BOX, ON TOP OF THE GREASE RECEPTOR AT THE THREE COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE 3 COMP SINK, ON THE FLOOR IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND UNDER THE FRONT SERVICE COUNTER. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS AND HAVE PEST CONTROL COMPANY SERVICE PRIOR TO REINSPECTION NEXT WEEK. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A) CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN THE BOTTOM AREAS OF ALL COOKING EQUIPMENT AND PREP TABLES WHERE NEEDED. CLEAN EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A HOLE AT THE BASE OF THE WALL BETWEEN THE WALL AND FLOOR BEHIND THE COOKING EQUIPMENT WHERE THE SMALL PREP TABLE IS LOCATED; SEAL HOLE. OBSERVED A HOLE IN THE WALL LEADING TO THE REAR EXIT DOOR; SEAL HOLE.

Base deductions−9 pts

Oct 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED A LEAK FROM THE BOTTOM OF THE HANDSINK IN THE EMPLOYEE WASHROOM AND A LEAK FROM THE PIPE UNDERNEATH THE THREE COMP SINK; INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR LEAKS.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 23

Complaint InspectionCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

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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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