What is Ab's Jerk's health inspection score?

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

When was Ab's Jerk last inspected?

Ab's Jerk was last inspected on May 6, 2026. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Ab's Jerk have?

Ab's Jerk has 29 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Ab's Jerk safe to eat at?

Ab's 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 Ab's Jerk serve?

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

Official Health Record

Ab's Jerk

Name: Ab's Jerk
Address: 8205 S EXCHANGE AVE, Chicago, 60617
Rating: 66

8205 S EXCHANGE AVE, Chicago

Last Inspected: 5/6/2026

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0Fair

American•South Chicago

Ranked #18 of 24 in South ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: May 6, 2026

high confidence

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Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

7.3

Avg Violations

1 month ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

HandwashingHigh Priority

Employees not properly washing hands — contamination risk

Temperature controlHigh Priority

Food not kept at safe temperatures — risk of bacterial growth

Cross-contamination

Raw and cooked foods not properly separated

Employee illnessHigh Priority

Sick employee handling food — illness transmission risk

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-30

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-23 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-0 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Inspection Timeline

+16 pts

Latest

100% weight

2nd

60% weight

100

3rd

30% weight

Real-time Score: 70/100 — This score includes today's freshness penalty and may differ slightly from the displayed score (66/100) 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

Sep 2025

2 inspections

7 high priority

2 intermediate

6 basic

Sep

Apr 2026

1 inspections

1 high priority

11 intermediate

May 2026

1 inspections

2 intermediate

May

Inspection History

4 records on file

1 Complaint Re-Inspection1 Complaint1 License Re-Inspection1 License

May 26

Complaint Re-Inspection InspectionLatestPass

2 Med

2 total

90/100inspection score

−10 pts

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5

Base deductions−10 pts

Apr 26

Complaint InspectionFail

1 High11 Med

12 total1 risk factor

30/100inspection score

−65 pts

High Priority (1)

−10 pts

2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATERisk Factor−10

Intermediate (11)

−55 pts

23PROPER DATE MARKING AND DISPOSITION−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
39CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY−5
40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS−5
48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−5
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−5
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−5
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−5
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−5
61SUMMARY REPORT DISPLAYED AND VISIBLE TO THE PUBLIC−5

Base deductions−65 pts

Risk factor bonus (1× +5)−5 pts

Sep 25

License Re-Inspection InspectionCleanPass

No violations

100/100inspection score

Sep 25

License InspectionFail

7 High2 Med6 Basic

15 total2 risk factors

0/100inspection score

−92 pts

High Priority (7)

−70 pts

3MANAGEMENT, FOOD EMPLOYEE AND CONDITIONAL EMPLOYEE; KNOWLEDGE, RESPONSIBILITIES AND REPORTINGRisk Factor−10
2-102.14(O) OBSERVED NO EMPLOYEE HEALTH POLICY ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-010.
5PROCEDURES FOR RESPONDING TO VOMITING AND DIARRHEAL EVENTSRisk Factor−10
2-501.11 OBSERVED NO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA CLEAN UP KIT ON SITE TO PROPERLY RESPOND TO VOMIT AND DIARRHEA EVENTS THAT CAN POTENTIALLY OCCUR INSIDE OF THE FACILITY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.14 OBSERVED HAND WASHING SIGNS ARE NEEDED AT THE HAND WASHING SINK IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.11 OBSERVED NO HAND WASHING CLEANSER AT THE HAND WASHING SINK LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE−10
6-301.12 OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION, SUCH AS PAPER TOWELS, AT THE HAND WASHING SINKS LOCATED IN THE FOOD PREP AREA AND TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C).
16FOOD-CONTACT SURFACES: CLEANED & SANITIZED−10
4-303.11(A) OBSERVED NO ADEQUATE SANITIZER ON SITE. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-025.
33PROPER COOLING METHODS USED; ADEQUATE EQUIPMENT FOR TEMPERATURE CONTROL−10
4-301.11 OBSERVED TWO HOT HOLDING UNITS AND TWO COLD HOLDING UNITS NOT TURNED ON. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN 135F OR ABOVE FOR ALL HOT HOLDING UNITS AND 41F OR BELOW FOR ALL COLD HOLDING UNITS AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-005.

Intermediate (2)

−10 pts

36THERMOMETERS PROVIDED & ACCURATE−5
4-302.12 OBSERVED NO METAL STEM THERMOMETER ON SITE TO TAKE TEMPERATURES OF COLD AND HOT TCS FOODS. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
6-501.111 OBSERVED ABOUT 15-20 LIVE ANTS ON THE FLOOR BY THE DRY STORAGE RACKS THAT ARE LOCATED IN THE REAR OF THE FACILITY AND ABOUT 5 LIVE LARGE FLIES FLYING AROUND THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO ELIMINATE PEST ACTIVITY, CLEAN AND SANITIZE AFFECTED AREAS AND RECOMMENDED CONTACTING PEST CONTROL FOR A SERVICE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(A).

Basic (6)

−12 pts

48WAREWASHING FACILITIES: INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & USED; TEST STRIPS−2
4-302.14 OBSERVED NO CHEMICAL TEST STRIPS ON SITE TO PROPERLY TEST THE SANITIZING COMPARTMENT OF THE 3 COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AT ALL TIMES. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-005.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
5-205.15(A) OBSERVED THE HOT WATER NOT TURNING ON IN THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR. PRIORITY VIOLATION 7-38-030(C).
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
5-501.17 OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE OF THE TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.15 OBSERVED NO OUTSIDE COMMERCIAL GARBAGE DUMPSTER ON SITE NOR A CONTRACT SIGNED BY THE FACILITY AND A LICENSED DUMPSTER COMPANY. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-020(B).
54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED−2
5-501.16 OBSERVED NO GARBAGE CAN IN THE FOOD PREP AREA. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
6-201.11 OBSERVED A DRY WALL SURFACE IN THE UTILITY CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO MAKE SAID SURFACE SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE AND NON-ABSORBENT.

Base deductions−92 pts

Risk factor bonus (2× +5)−10 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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