What is Jerk 48's health inspection score?

Jerk 48 has a SafeDine safety score of 84 out of 100 (Grade B). This score is calculated from official government health inspection data, factoring in violation severity, recency, and trends.

When was Jerk 48 last inspected?

Jerk 48 was last inspected on August 12, 2025. SafeDine tracks official health department inspections and updates scores automatically.

How many health violations does Jerk 48 have?

Jerk 48 has 9 total violations across 2 inspections on record. Violations are categorized by severity: high priority, intermediate, and basic.

Is Jerk 48 safe to eat at?

Jerk 48 has a good safety record with a score of 84/100. While there are some noted violations, overall compliance is solid.

What type of cuisine does Jerk 48 serve?

Jerk 48 serves American cuisine. Visit their SafeDine page for safety scores, inspection history, and more details.

Official Health Record

Jerk 48

Name: Jerk 48
Address: 548 E 67TH ST, Chicago, 60637
Rating: 84

548 E 67TH ST, Chicago

Last inspected 9mo ago

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0Good

American•Chicago

Ranked #960 of 1000 in ChicagoBetter than 22% of american restaurants

Declining

2 inspections

Last: Aug 12, 2025

medium confidence

Directions Order

Inspections

50%

Clean Rate

4.5

Avg Violations

10 months ago

Last Inspected

Top Concerns

Most common issues from recent inspections

Plumbing issues

Plumbing or waste disposal problems

Pest issues

Evidence of pests found during inspection

Other violation

Regulatory compliance issue

Facility condition

Building maintenance or structural issues

Score Analysis

How the SafeDine score is calculated

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Starting Score

100

Total Deductions

-16

Final Score

Impact Breakdown

High Priority

-0 pts

Direct health hazards • 10 pts each

Intermediate

-3 pts

Potential hazards • 5 pts each

Basic

-10 pts

Best practices • 2 pts each

Freshness Penalty

-3 pts

Score reduced due to stale inspection data

Inspection Timeline

-21 pts

Latest

100% weight

100

2nd

60% 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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548 E 67TH ST, Chicago, IL 60637

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Inspection History

2 records on file

2 License

Aug 25

License InspectionLatestPass

1 Med8 Basic

9 total

79/100inspection score

−21 pts

Intermediate (1)

−5 pts

38INSECTS, RODENTS, & ANIMALS NOT PRESENT−5
OBSERVED REAR SCREEN DOOR NOT INSECT PROOFED. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE 16-MESH SCREEN TO PREVENT INSECT ENTRY.

Basic (8)

−16 pts

49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN−2
OBSERVED DEBRIS AND SPILLS ON INTERIOR AND EXTERIOR SURFACES OF COOKING EQUIPMENT, PREP TABLES, SHELVING UNIT, HOLDING UNITS, ROLLING CARTS, COOLERS, FREEZERS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
51PLUMBING INSTALLED; PROPER BACKFLOW DEVICES−2
OBSERVED LEAKING DRAINPIPE UNDER REAR HAND WASHING SINK AND LEAKING FAUCET ON 3-COMPARTMENT SINK. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO REPAIR ALL LEAKS ON SINKS AND MAINTAIN.
53TOILET FACILITIES: PROPERLY CONSTRUCTED, SUPPLIED, & CLEANED−2
OBSERVED NO COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE COVERED RECEPTACLE INSIDE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SOILED MOP HEAD STORED ON FLOOR. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROPERLY HANG MOP HEADS TO PREVENT INSECT BREEDING.
55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN−2
OBSERVED SPILLS AND DEBRIS INSIDE FLOOR DRAINS, FLOOR VENTS, ON FLOOR UNDER ALL EQUIPMENT, ALONG WALLS AND IN ALL CORNERS IN PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED−2
OBSERVED NO MECHANICAL VENTILATION FAN INSIDE WASHROOM. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE MECHANICAL VENTILATION INSIDE WASHROOM AND MAINTAIN.
57ALL FOOD EMPLOYEES HAVE FOOD HANDLER TRAINING−2
OBSERVED NO VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING AVAILABLE. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO PROVIDE VALID FOOD HANDLER TRAINING FOR ALL EMPLOYEES.
58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED−2
OBSERVED NO VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING FOR CERTIFIED MANAGERS. ALL CERTIFIED MANAGERS MUST PROVIDE VALID ALLERGEN TRAINING.

Base deductions−21 pts

Aug 25

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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