What is Jersey Mikes's health inspection score?

Jersey Mikes has a SafeDine safety score of 86 out of 100 (Grade B). 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 February 4, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jersey Mikes have?

Jersey Mikes has 26 total violations across 10 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jersey Mikes safe to eat at?

Yes, Jersey Mikes has an excellent safety record with a score of 86/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Jersey Mikes serve?

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

Official Health Record

Jersey Mikes

Name: Jersey Mikes
Address: 1421 W TAYLOR, Chicago, 60607
Rating: 86

1421 W TAYLOR, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/4/2026

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0Excellent

American•West Loop

Ranked #736 of 1000 in West LoopBetter than 22% of american restaurants

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10 inspections

Last: Feb 4, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

40%

Clean Rate

2.6

Avg Violations

4 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

SanitationHigh Priority

Equipment or surfaces not properly cleaned/sanitized

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Food labeling

Food not properly labeled or dated

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-20

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-1 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-20 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% weight

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 80/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (86/100) 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.

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Violation Timeline

Jan 2023

1 inspections

Jan

May 2023

3 inspections

2 high priority

9 basic

Apr 2024

2 inspections

2 basic

Apr

Mar 2025

1 inspections

3 high priority

1 intermediate

3 basic

Oct 2025

2 inspections

1 intermediate

1 basic

Oct

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

2 basic

Inspection History

10 records on file

2 Canvass2 Complaint Re-Inspection2 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection3 License

Feb 26

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
PERSON IN CHARGE WITHOUT CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE. INSTD TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN ORIGINAL CERTIFICATION ON SITE AT ALL TIMES
2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10
NO CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER ON SITE WHILE HANDLING TCS FOODS (DELI MEAT, BEEF). INSTD TO HAVE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. CITATION ISSUED 7-38-012 PRIORITY FOUNDATION

Basic (2)

−4 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
EXCESSIVE BLACK SUBSTANCE ON CAULKING ALONG TOP BASE OF 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTD TO REMOVE BLACK SUBSTANCE AND MAINTAIN CAULKING.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
MISSING ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED MANAGER CERTIFICATE POSTED. INSTD TO PROVIDE VERIFICATION OF TRAINING AND MAINTAIN ON SITE

Base deductions−24 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Oct 25

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Oct 25

Complaint InspectionFail

1 Med1 Basic

2 total

93/100inspection score

−7 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED APPROX. 25 LIVE SMALL FLYING INSECTS ON THE WALLS, CEILING AND MENU BOARDS IN THE FOOD PREP. DISHWASHING AREA AND DRY STORAGE AREA. ADDITIONAL PEST CONTROL SERVICE IS NEEDED TO ELIMINATE THE PEST ACTIVITY. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(A). CITATION ISSUED.

Basic (1)

−2 pts

60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2614698 ON 3/28/25 NOT CORRECTED: 57 - OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT. 58 - OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−7 pts

Mar 25

Canvass InspectionPass w/ Conditions

3 High1 Med3 Basic

7 total2 risk factors

49/100inspection score

−41 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.
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 (SUB SANDWICHES) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. CITATION ISSUED.
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
OBSERVED FACILITY NOT MEETING CHEMICAL CONCENTRATION LEVEL REQUIREMENTS IN SETUP 3-COMPARTMENT SINK FOR COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZER. NOTED CONCENTRATION LEVEL OF COMPARTMENT WITH QUATS SANITIZING SOLUTION MEASURED AT 0PPM. THE PERSON IN CHARGE WAS INFORMED OF PROPER SANITIZING CONCENTRATION LEVELS. THE SINK WAS EMPTIED. PRIORITY VIOLATION #7-38-025. CITATION ISSUED

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER−5
OBSERVED FOOD STORAGE CONTAINERS WITHOUT LABELS CONTAINING THE COMMON NAME OF FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.

Basic (3)

−6 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT AND DUST BUILDUP ON THE FLOORS AND CORNERS AND UNDER CABINETS THROUGHOUT THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY OF FLOORS. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD HANDLERS' CERTIFICATES ON SITE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO COMPLY WITH THE IDPH FOOD HANDLER REQUIREMENT.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED FOOD SERVICE SANITATION MANAGER WITHOUT FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING CERTIFICATE. INSTRUCTED TO MEET REQUIREMENT.

Base deductions−41 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Apr 24

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Apr 24

Complaint InspectionFail

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED LOOSE DEBRIS, DIRT, AND FOOD SPILLAGE IN THE FRONT PREP CABINETS. THE REAR EXIT DOOR PATIO AREA HAS LOOSE DEBRIS, GLOVES, AND APRONS ON THE GROUND. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND INCREASE CLEANING FREQUENCY. MUST MAINTAIN AT ALL TIMES.
60PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATION CORRECTED−2
PREVIOUS CORE VIOLATIONS FROM REPORT #2575775 ON 5/12/23 WERE NOT CORRECTED: #10 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN. #58-OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-42-090. CITATION ISSUED.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 23

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

1 High4 Basic

5 total

82/100inspection score

−18 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.115 FOUND EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION BUILDING DEBRIS MATERIALS IN THE REAR EXTERIOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
6-303.11 OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−18 pts

May 23

License InspectionFail

1 High5 Basic

6 total

80/100inspection score

−20 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
OBSERVED NO HANDWASHING SIGNAGE AT ALL HANDWASHING SINKS. MUST PROVIDE AT ALL HANDWASH SINKS AND MAINTAIN.

Basic (5)

−10 pts

39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−2
OBSERVED GAPS IN THE CURRENT SNEEZE GUARD THAT IS PROTECTING OPEN FOOD STORAGE AT THE PREP COUNTER AND A MISSING SNEEZE GUARD DIRECTLY NEXT TO THE DELI SLICER ALONG WHERE THE DELI CASE COOLER IS LOCATED. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL A SNEEZE GUARD WHERE NEEDED AND TO ADD TO CURRENT SNEEZE GUARD SO THAT ALL FOOD PREP AREAS ARE PROTECTED AND MAINTAINED. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
FOUND NO COVERED WASTE RECEPTACLE INSIDE THE WOMEN'S WASHROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
FOUND EXCESSIVE CONSTRUCTION BUILDING DEBRIS MATERIALS IN THE REAR EXTERIOR GARBAGE DUMPSTER ENCLOSURE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE AND MAINTAIN FREE OF ANY UNNECESSARY ARTICLES.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED MISSING LIGHT BULBS INSIDE THE VENTILATION HOOD. MUST PROVIDE.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED THE CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGER WITHOUT ALLERGEN TRAINING. INSTRUCTED THAT ALL CITY OF CHICAGO MANAGERS MUST COMPLETE TRAINING AND KEEP CERTIFICATES ON SITE.

Base deductions−20 pts

May 23

License InspectionCleanNot Ready

No violations

100/100inspection score

Jan 23

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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