What is Western Jerk's health inspection score?

Western Jerk has a SafeDine safety score of 91 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Western Jerk last inspected?

Western Jerk was last inspected on December 26, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Western Jerk have?

Western Jerk has 12 total violations across 3 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Western Jerk safe to eat at?

Yes, Western Jerk has an excellent safety record with a score of 91/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

Official Health Record

Western Jerk

Name: Western Jerk
Address: 1334 W 87TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 91

1334 W 87TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/26/2025

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0Excellent

Chicago

Ranked #461 of 1000 in Chicago

Improving

3 inspections

Last: Dec 26, 2025

high confidence

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Inspections

33%

Clean Rate

Avg Violations

5 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-9

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-3 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-0 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-3 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+19 pts

100

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.

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Violation Timeline

Nov 2024

1 inspections

3 high priority

7 basic

Nov

Feb 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Dec 2025

1 inspections

Dec

Inspection History

3 records on file

1 Non-Inspection1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Dec 25

Non-Inspection InspectionLatestCleanNo Entry

No violations

100/100inspection score

Feb 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
2-102.13 : ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
2-102.13 : FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−4 pts

Nov 24

License InspectionFail

3 High7 Basic

10 total1 risk factor

51/100inspection score

−44 pts

High Priority (3)

−30 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT DIARHHEA CLEAN UP KIT OR PROCEDURE ON SITE AT TIME OF INSPECTION. INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN KIT ON SITE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
NO HANDWASHING SIGNS AT PREP HANDSINK OR WASHROOM HANDSINK. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
REFRIGERATION ON SITE NOT AT PROPER TEMPERATURE AT THIS TIME OF INSPECTION 46 DEGREE AIR TEMP. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE ALL REFRIGERATION ON AND AVAILABLE FOR TESTING. PRIORITY 7-38-005 NO CITATION ISSUED

Basic (7)

−14 pts

51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
FAUCET AT 3 COMPARTMENT SINK UNABLE TO REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS AT THIS TIME. INSTRUCTED TO HAVE NOZZLE REACH ALL COMPARTMENTS TO BE ABLE TO FILL ALL COMPARTMENTS TO WASH, RINSE AND SANITIZE. OBSERVED BUILD UP IN COMPARTMENTS THAT APPEAR TO BE A PAINT OR PUTTY SUBSTANCE INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE. PRIORITY 7-38-030(C) NO CITATION ISSUED
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
NO UTILITY SINK ON SITE AT THIS TIME INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
UNISEX TOILET ROOM IN NEED OF COVERED WASTE CAN. INSTRUCTED TO INSTALL AND MAINTAIN.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE RECEPTACLES WITH DAMAGED LID AND OVERFLOWING TRASH TO GROUND AROUND CONTAINERS. TRASH ON TOP OF CONTAINERS. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AREA AND MAINTAIN CLOSED AND FREE FROM TRASH. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B) NO CITATION ISSUED
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
BBQ HOOD VENT IN NEED OF CLEANING TO REMOVE ALL DUST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO DETAIL CLEAN AND MAINTAIN
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
ALL FOOD HANDLERS IN NEED OF FOOD HANDLER CERTIFICATES INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
FOOD SERVICE MANAGER IN NEED OF ALLERGEN CERTIFICATE INSTRUCTED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN

Base deductions−44 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 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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