What is Jerk Villa Bar & Grill's health inspection score?

Jerk Villa Bar & Grill has a SafeDine safety score of 88 out of 100 (Grade A). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jerk Villa Bar & Grill last inspected?

Jerk Villa Bar & Grill was last inspected on December 2, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jerk Villa Bar & Grill have?

Jerk Villa Bar & Grill has 14 total violations across 4 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jerk Villa Bar & Grill safe to eat at?

Yes, Jerk Villa Bar & Grill has an excellent safety record with a score of 88/100. This indicates strong compliance with health and safety standards.

What type of cuisine does Jerk Villa Bar & Grill serve?

Jerk Villa Bar & Grill serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jerk Villa Bar & Grill

Name: Jerk Villa Bar & Grill
Address: 642-654 W 79TH ST, Chicago, 60620
Rating: 88

642-654 W 79TH ST, Chicago

Last Inspected: 12/2/2025

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0Excellent

American•Chicago

Ranked #540 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Improving

4 inspections

Last: Dec 2, 2025

high confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

25%

Clean Rate

3.5

Avg Violations

6 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Food storage

Food not properly stored or protected

Permit/documentation

Administrative or documentation issue

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-12

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-2 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-7 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

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.

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Violation Timeline

Sep 2024

1 inspections

Sep

Oct 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

4 basic

Dec 2024

1 inspections

1 intermediate

6 basic

Dec

Dec 2025

1 inspections

2 basic

Inspection History

4 records on file

2 Canvass2 License

Dec 25

Canvass InspectionLatestPass

2 Basic

2 total

96/100inspection score

−4 pts

Basic (2)

−4 pts

55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DUST ON SOME CEILING VENTS AND LIGHT FIXTURES IN THE KITCHEN; INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN TO REMOVE DUST.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
SOME EXPIRED FOOD HANDLER TRAINING CERTIFICATES; INSTRUCTED TO HAVE FOOD HANDLERS OBTAIN VALID CERTIFICATES.

Base deductions−4 pts

Dec 24

Canvass InspectionPass

1 Med6 Basic

7 total

83/100inspection score

−17 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM CENTER OF FRONT DOUBLE ENTRY DOORS,PIN HOLES IN TOPSIDE OF SAME,MAN DOOR TO PATIO ALONG BOTTOM,EMERGENCY DOOR ALONG BOTTOM MUST MAKE DOORS TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (6)

−12 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT GLASS WATER CANISTERS ON BAR SHELVING UNITS.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE WORN DOOR GASKET UNDERNEATH WALK IN FREEZER DOOR.
49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN DEBRIS BUILD UP INSIDE OF OVENS.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS FROM FLOOR UNDER PREP TABLES IN SALAD PREP AREA.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE PITTED CONCRETE FLOOR IN FRONT OF BBQ PITS,LOOSE CAULKING AT HOOD ABOVE SAME.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−17 pts

Oct 24

License InspectionPass

1 Med4 Basic

5 total

87/100inspection score

−13 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED A GAP ALONG BOTTOM OF LAST OVERHEAD GARAGE DOOR MUST MAKE TIGHT FITTING.

Basic (4)

−8 pts

44UTENSILS, EQUIPMENT & LINENS: PROPERLY STORED, DRIED, & HANDLED−2
MUST INVERT MULTI-USE UTESILS ON LOWER SHELF OF PREP TABLE.
47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED−2
MUST REPAIR OR REPLACE MISSING HANDLE ON FRYER CABINET DOOR.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
MUST CLEAN FOOD DEBRIS BUILD UP FROM WALK IN FREEZER FLOOR,FLOOR TROUTS IN FRONT OF COOKING EQUIPMENT,NORTH BAR FLOOR DRAIN.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO FOOD ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN.

Base deductions−13 pts

Sep 24

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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