What is FH Jerk's health inspection score?

FH Jerk has a SafeDine safety score of 66 out of 100 (Grade C). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was FH Jerk last inspected?

FH Jerk was last inspected on February 25, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does FH Jerk have?

FH Jerk has 18 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is FH Jerk safe to eat at?

FH Jerk has a safety score of 66/100, which suggests room for improvement. Review the detailed inspection history on SafeDine for more information.

What type of cuisine does FH Jerk serve?

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

Official Health Record

FH Jerk

Name: FH Jerk
Address: 111 E 51ST ST, Chicago, 60615
Rating: 66

111 E 51ST ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 2/25/2026

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American•Hyde Park

Ranked #154 of 245 in Hyde ParkBetter than 17% of american restaurants

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4 inspections

Last: Feb 25, 2026

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Inspections

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

2 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issuesHigh Priority

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Permit/documentationHigh Priority

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-34

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-4 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

-17 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

111 E 51ST ST, Chicago, IL 60615

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Violation Timeline

May 2024

2 inspections

1 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

May

Feb 2025

1 inspections

1 high priority

4 basic

Feb 2026

1 inspections

2 high priority

1 intermediate

1 basic

Feb

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass1 License Re-Inspection1 License

Feb 26

Canvass InspectionLatestPass w/ Conditions

2 High1 Med1 Basic

4 total2 risk factors

63/100inspection score

−27 pts

High Priority (2)

−20 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 FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED, HANDLED AND SERVED SUCH AS (CHICKEN, PASTA, AND RICE AND BEANSA) MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-012. 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 (1)

−2 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED CLUTTER STORED ON FLOOR IN REAR STORAGE AREA ANF FRONT COUNGTER AREA. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED ARTICLES AND EQUIPMENT TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Base deductions−27 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 pts

Feb 25

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 VALID CITY OF CHICAGO SANTATION CERTIFICATE POSTED AND/OR VALID CITY OF CHICAGO CERTIFIED FOODSERVICE MANAGER ON DUTY AS REQUIRED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER THAT A VAILD CERTIFICATE AND MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE TCS FOODS ARE BEING PREPARED,HANDLED AND SERVERD SUCH AS CHICKEN AND BEAN & RICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION CITATION ISSUED #7-38-012.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN DRY FOOD STORAGE SHELVING IN THE REAR TO REMOVE DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
FLOORS NEED CLEANING THROUGH OUT PREMISES ALONG THE WALL BASE AND IN CORNERS TO REMOVE SPILLS AND DEBRIS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SEVERAL CEILING TILES IN THE PREP AREA DAMAGED AND/OR MISSING. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED LIGHTS BURNT OUT IN THE HOOD ABOVE THE COOKING EQUIPMENT. MUST REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−18 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

May 24

License Re-Inspection InspectionPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−4 pts

May 24

License InspectionFail

1 High2 Med4 Basic

7 total1 risk factor

67/100inspection score

−28 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON PREMISES AS REQUIRED; MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A KIT WITH NECESSARY ITEMS TO CLEAN/USE IN THE EVENT OF A VOMIT AND DIARRHEAL INCIDENT ON PREMISES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THE CENTER AREA OF THE FRONT ENTRANCE DOOR NOT COMPLETELY RODENT PROOFED; INSTRUCTED TO RODENT PROOF DOOR COMPLETELY TO AVOID RODENT ENTRY.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED THIRTY MOUSE DROPPINGS ON PREMISES ON THE FLOOR UNDER THE FRONT SERVING COUNTER, IN WASHROOM ON THE FLOOR BY THE TOILET, IN THE STORAGE ROOM ON THE SHELVES AND IN THE OFFICE AREA BY THE DESK. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN ALL AREAS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
OUTSIDE DISPOSAL AREA NOT MAINTAINED AS REQUIRED. OBSERVED ITEMS ON THE GROUND AROUND DUMPSTERS AND OUTSIDE OF ENCLOSED AREA WHERE DUMPSTERS LOCATED ( FRYERS, GRILLS, SHOPPING CARTS, BIKES AND OTHER UNNECESARY ITEMS). INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL ITEMS AND MAINTAIN AREA TO AVOID RODENT HARBORAGE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-020(B).
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED WATER STAINED CEILING TILE IN VARIOUS AREAS; REPLACE TILE WHERE NEEDED.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON THE CEILING FAN OF THE WASHROOM; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN FAN TO REMOVE DUST.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
INSTRUCTED THAT ALL FOOD HANDLERS THAT ARE NOT CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE MANAGERS MUST OBTAIN THE REQUIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING.

Base deductions−28 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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