Did Jolly Inn Restaurant pass its last health inspection?

Jolly Inn Restaurant at 6501 W Irving Park Rd was inspected on Apr 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.

What violations were cited at Jolly Inn Restaurant?

The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DEVICE WITH TUBES ATTACHED ON WALL ABOVE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.

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

Jolly Inn Restaurant

6501 W Irving Park Rd, Chicago 60634 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 28, 2026

Inspections on record

Times passed

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 28, 2026

#10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DEVICE WITH TUBES ATTACHED ON WALL ABOVE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
#37FOOD PROPERLY LABELED; ORIGINAL CONTAINER - Comments: OBSERVED FOOD CONTAINERS OUT OF ORIGINAL PACKAGING WITHOUT A NAME(SUGAR, FLOUR). INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE A COMMON NAME ON ALL FOOD CONTAINERS.
#40PERSONAL CLEANLINESS - Comments: OBSERVED ONE FOOD EMPLOYEE NOT WEARING A HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED TO WEAR AN EFFECTIVE HAIR RESTRAINT WHEN PREPARING FOOD.
#47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR MINERAL BUILD UP INSIDE OF SODA GUN LOCATED AT MAIN BAR. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED GREASE ACCUMILATION ON SIDE OF FRYER LOCATED ON 1ST FLOOR PREP AREA. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#54GARBAGE & REFUSE PROPERLY DISPOSED; FACILITIES MAINTAINED - Comments: OBSERVED MINOR GREASE SPILLS ON FRONT OF OUTSIDE OIL CONTAINER. MUST CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
#56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED 2 BURNT OUT LIGHTS AT VENTILATION HOOD LOCATED IN BASEMENT PREP. MUST REPLACE.

Inspection history

Date	Type	Result	Risk
Apr 28, 2026	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 9, 2025	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Aug 19, 2025	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 4, 2025	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 8, 2024	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 7, 2023	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 28, 2022	Complaint	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2021	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 8, 2021	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 18, 2019	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jan 9, 2019	Complaint	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 17, 2017	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 4, 2017	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Apr 21, 2016	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 17, 2015	Complaint Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Dec 9, 2015	Complaint	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 9, 2015	Canvass	Pass w/ Conditions	Risk 1 (High)
Jun 30, 2014	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 25, 2013	Suspected Food Poisoning	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Oct 3, 2012	Canvass Re-Inspection	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Sep 25, 2012	Canvass	Fail	Risk 1 (High)
Nov 25, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Feb 24, 2011	Canvass	Pass	Risk 1 (High)
Mar 29, 2010	Complaint	Pass	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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Jolly Inn Restaurant — questions

Did Jolly Inn Restaurant pass its last health inspection?: Jolly Inn Restaurant at 6501 W Irving Park Rd was inspected on Apr 28, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 24 inspections on record it has failed 5 times.
What violations were cited at Jolly Inn Restaurant?: The most recent inspection cited 7 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED DEVICE WITH TUBES ATTACHED ON WALL ABOVE HAND SINK LOCATED IN 2ND FLOOR PREP AREA.
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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