Did Jerky Jerk Rare pass its last health inspection?

Jerky Jerk Rare at 2251-2253 W Taylor St was inspected on Apr 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.

What violations were cited at Jerky Jerk Rare?

The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERA

What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?

Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.

Where does this inspection data come from?

The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

Restaurant inspections / Restaurant

Jerky Jerk Rare

2251-2253 W Taylor St, Chicago 60612 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass w/ Conditions

Most recent result

Apr 9, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 9, 2026

#2CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-012, CITATION ISSUED
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED NO HAND DRYING PROVISION AT THE TWO HANDWASHING SINKS IN THE PREP AREA AND IN THE TOILET ROOM. MUST PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. EMPLOYEE LEFT FACILITY TO BUY PAPER TOWELS AND PROVIDED THEM AT THE HANDWASHING SINKS. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION ISSUED
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED HANDWASHING SINK NEXT TO THE THREE COMPARTMENT SINK MISSING HAND-WASHING SOAP. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE AND MAINTAIN. SOAP PROVIDED BEFORE THE CONCLUSION OF INSPECTION. PRIORITY FOUNDATION VIOLATION 7-38-030(C), CITATION CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE VIOLATION
#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED AN INACCESSIBLE HANDWASHING SINKS AT THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AT THE FRONT BAR AREA. FOUND A PITCHER OF WATER IN THE SINK IN THE DISHWASHING AREA AND AN ICE SCOOP IN THE FRONT BAR HANDWASHING SINK. INSTRUCTED TO MAINTAIN ALL HANDWASHING SINKS SO THAT IT IS ACCESSIBLE AT ALL TIMES FOR EMPLOYEE USE. PRIORITY FOUNDATION 7-38-030(C), CONSOLIDATED WITH ABOVE CITATION
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: 4-601.11(C): OBSERVED THE SHELVES UNDER THE COOKING EQUIPMENT AND HOT HOLDING EQUIPMENT IN NEED OF CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: 2-102.13: OBSERVED NO ALLERGEN ON SITE FOR THE CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER. INSTRUCTED ALL FOOD MANAGERS MUST TAKE COURSE AND MAINTAIN RECORDS ON SITE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 9, 2026	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 18, 2026	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 10, 2026	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
May 9, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 19, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 12, 2024	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 13, 2024	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 2, 2024	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 26, 2023	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 19, 2023	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2022	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 22, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 4, 2021	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jul 7, 2020	Short Form Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 17, 2020	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 16, 2019	Short Form Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 12, 2019	License	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)

Source

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Inspection records are published by the Chicago Department of Public Health. A failed inspection does not necessarily mean an establishment closed — most are re-inspected after correcting violations.

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Jerky Jerk Rare — questions

Did Jerky Jerk Rare pass its last health inspection?: Jerky Jerk Rare at 2251-2253 W Taylor St was inspected on Apr 9, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass w/ Conditions". Across 17 inspections on record it has failed 4 times.
What violations were cited at Jerky Jerk Rare?: The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: CITY OF CHICAGO FOOD SERVICE SANITATION CERTIFICATE - Comments: OBSERVED NO CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER ON SITE DURING THE INSPECTION WHILE OPEN AND OPERATING. INSTRUCTED A CERTIFIED FOOD MANAGER MUST BE ON SITE AT ALL TIMES WHILE OPEN AND OPERA
What does "Risk 1 (High)" mean?: Chicago assigns every food establishment a risk category based on how much food handling it does. Risk 1 (High) covers full-service restaurants and is inspected most often; Risk 2 (Medium) and Risk 3 (Low) — such as places serving only pre-packaged food — are inspected less frequently.
Where does this inspection data come from?: The City of Chicago publishes every food-establishment inspection it performs, including the result and the full text of any violations cited. This page reads that dataset directly and updates as the city posts new inspections.

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