What is Old Jerusalem Restaurant's health inspection score?

Old Jerusalem Restaurant has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Old Jerusalem Restaurant last inspected?

Old Jerusalem Restaurant was last inspected on April 14, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Old Jerusalem Restaurant have?

Old Jerusalem Restaurant has 11 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Old Jerusalem Restaurant safe to eat at?

Old Jerusalem Restaurant has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

Official Health Record

Old Jerusalem Restaurant

Name: Old Jerusalem Restaurant
Address: 1411 N WELLS ST, Chicago, 60610
Rating: 84

1411 N WELLS ST, Chicago

Last inspected 11mo ago

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Old Town

Ranked #160 of 354 in Old Town

Declining

4 inspections

Last: Apr 14, 2025

medium confidence

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Inspections

Clean Rate

2.8

Avg Violations

12 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

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-7 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-6 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

1411 N WELLS ST, Chicago, IL 60610

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2022

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Nov

Aug 2023

1 inspections

2 basic

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 basic

Aug

Apr 2025

1 inspections

5 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

4 Canvass

Apr 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

5 Basic

5 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Basic (5)

−10 pts

47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED THE GASKETS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT DOOR OF THE TWO DOOR REFRIGERATOR IN THE KITCHEN AREA BROKEN. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD WORKING ORDER.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
OBSERVED A LARGE OPENING AROUND THE CIRCLE VENTILATION PIPING OVER THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK IN THE REAR FOOD PREP AREA THAT LEADS TO THE A/C VENT. INSTRUCTED TO SEAL THE OPENING AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE PEST AND OR INSECT ACTIVITY.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED THE METAL SHELVING INSIDE OF THE TWO DOOR REACH IN REFRIGERATOR WITH RUST BUILDING UP ON THE SHELVING. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE OR PAINT AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING FURTHER RUST BUILD UP.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED THE URINAL IN THE MENS TOILET ROOM LEAKS FROM THE HANDLE WHEN FLUSHED. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED THE HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM WITH A BUILD UP OF GREASE ON THE SYSTEM AND GREASE FORMING UP ON THE EDGES. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION OF THE FOOD CONTACT SURFACES BELOW AND OR FOODS COOKED IN THE AREA DURING SERVICE.

Base deductions−10 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED A BUILD UP OF DUST ON THE SIDES OF THE COOKING AND NON COOKING EQUIPMENT AND THE METAL SHELVING IN THE REAR NEXT TO THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE REAR FOOD SERIVCE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−2 pts

Aug 23

Canvass InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED PLASTIC CONTAINERS USED AS SCOOPS WITHOUT A HANDLE. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
NON FOOD GRADE PLASTIC BAGS USED TO STORE RAW CHICKEN AND RAW BEEF. FACILITY MUST PROVIDE FOOD GRADE CONTAINERS TO STORE FOOD INSIDE.

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 22

Canvass InspectionPass

1 High2 Basic

3 total

86/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED MINOR PINK BUILD UP INSIDE ICE MACHINE. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED HEAVY GREASE BUILD UP AT VENTILATION HOOD. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON DUTY WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED ANY PERSONS WITH THE CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE TO COMPLY WITH COMPLETION OF TRAINING. MUST PROVIDE DOCUMENTATION.

Base deductions−14 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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