What is Jersey Mikes's health inspection score?

Jersey Mikes has a SafeDine safety score of 55 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jersey Mikes last inspected?

Jersey Mikes was last inspected on March 7, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jersey Mikes have?

Jersey Mikes has 18 total violations across 6 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jersey Mikes safe to eat at?

Jersey Mikes has a safety score of 55/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

Official Health Record

Jersey Mikes

Name: Jersey Mikes
Address: 4359 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, 60641
Rating: 55

4359 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago

Data may be outdated — inspected 3/7/2025

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0Fair

Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in Chicago

Declining

6 inspections

Last: Mar 7, 2025

low confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

17%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

13 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility conditionHigh Priority

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-45

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-5 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-12 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

4359 W IRVING PARK RD, Chicago, IL 60641

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Violation Timeline

Aug 2022

1 inspections

Aug

Oct 2022

2 inspections

1 high priority

5 basic

Apr 2023

1 inspections

1 high priority

2 basic

Apr

Aug 2024

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Mar 2025

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Mar

Inspection History

6 records on file

3 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection2 License

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High2 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

66/100inspection score

−24 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 pts

1PERSON IN CHARGE PRESENT, DEMONSTRATES KNOWLEDGE, AND PERFORMS DUTIESRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE PERSON-IN-CHARGE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION.
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING OR ORIGINAL TRAINING ON-SITE WHILE FACILITY IS PREPARING AND HANDLING TCS FOOD ITEMS (DELI MEAT, CUT VEGETABLES) AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN AT LEAST ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE WITH CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER TRAINING AND ORIGINAL CERTIFICATE ON-SITE AT ALL TIMES OF FOOD OPERATIONS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION. 7-38-012 CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

45SINGLE-USE/SINGLE-SERVICE ARTICLES: PROPERLY STORED & USED−2
OBSERVED CARDBOARD BOXES USED TO STORE UNCUT TOMATOES AND OTHER VEGETABLES STORED DIRECTLY BENEATH OPEN CEILING TILES ABOVE THE WALK-IN COOLER IN THE REAR STORAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO RELOCATE CARDBOARD BOXES FROM BENEATH SOURCE OF CONTAMINATION OF DUST AND MAINTAIN.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED NONFOOD-CONTACT SURFACES OF PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT THE FRONT PREP AREA HANDWASHING SINK (NEXT TO GRILL) TO BE HEAVILY-SOILED WITH GREASE AND FOOD DEBRIS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN PAPER TOWEL DISPENSER AT ADEQUATE FREQUENCY TO PREVENT BUILD UP OF GREASE, FOOD OR OTHER SOILS AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Aug 24

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON THE PREMISES WHILE TCS FOODS (TUNA, CHICKEN, STEAK, ETC.) ARE PREPARED AND SERVED. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO HAVE A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER PRESENT AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED AND SERVED. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED ACCUMULATED FOOD DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR IN THE FRONT PREP AREA. INSTRCUTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO CLEAN FLOOR AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MULTIPLE FOOD EMPLOYEE PERSONAL ITEMS STORED IN REAR PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO PROVIDE ORDERLY STORAGE AREA FOR EMPLOYEES CLOTHING AND OTHER POSSESSIONS AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO COMPLY WITH IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENTS.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING CERTIFICATES ONSITE AT THE TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED THE PERSON IN CHARGE TO ENSURE ALL CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGER CERTIFICATE HOLDERS OBTAIN ALLERGEN AWARENESS TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ONSITE AT ALL TIMES.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Apr 23

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

1 High2 Basic

3 total1 risk factor

81/100inspection score

−14 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO CLEAN UP SUPPLIES ON THE PREMISES TO RESPOND TO A VOMIT OR DIARRHEAL EVENT. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005. CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (2)

−4 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION FROM REPORT #2564933 ON 10/6/22 NOT CORRECTED: 58 - ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−2
NO INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY WAS POSTED ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT WAS GIVEN A COPY OF TODAY'S INSPECTION REPORT SUMMARY AND WAS INSTRUCTED TO POST IT IN VIEW OF ALL CUSTOMERS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-010(B). CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−14 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Oct 22

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 Basic

1 total

98/100inspection score

−2 pts

Basic (1)

−2 pts

58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−2 pts

Oct 22

License InspectionFail

1 High4 Basic

5 total1 risk factor

77/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
OBSERVED NO WRITTEN EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON THE PREMISES. MANAGEMENT INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A SIGNED EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY FOR EACH EMPLOYEE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-010.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED MISSING FOOD GUARDS AT FRONT COUNTERS WHERE OPEN FOOD DISPLAY WILL BE EXPOSED TO THE CONSUMERS.FOOD ON DISPLAY MUST BE PROTECTED FROM CONTAMINATION BY THE USE OF FOOD GUARDS AND MAINTAINED AT ALL TIMES.PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OBSERVED EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION BUILDING DEBRIS MATERIALS IN REAR EXTERIOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA.INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND BETTER MAINTAIN DUE TO POTENTIAL PEST HARBORAGE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED MISSING GROUT ON FLOORS THROUGHOUT THE DINING AREAS AND WASHROOMS.INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE GROUT ON MENTIONED AREAS AND MAINTAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
ALLERGEN TRAINING IS REQUIRED FOR ALL EMPLOYEES THAT HAVE A CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SANITATION CERTIFICATE.INSTRUCTED TO COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATE ON SITE.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Aug 22

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

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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