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Just Jerk Cafe

119 E 79th St, Chicago 60619 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Jun 12, 2026

22

Inspections on record

9

Times passed

9

Times failed

Violations cited on Jun 12, 2026

  1. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12// NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING AND SEALING OR REPLACE AND MAINTAIN.
  2. #55PHYSICAL FACILITIES INSTALLED, MAINTAINED & CLEAN - Comments: 6-501.114// NOTED CLUTTER IN NORTHEAST STORAGE CLOSET. INSTRUCTED TO REMOVE ALL UNUSED UNNECESSARY ITEMS FOR BUSINESS. KEPT ITEMS ARE TO BE STORED ON PROPER SHELVING TO PROVIDE ADEQUATE CLEANING OF FACILITY AND TO PREVENT PEST HARBORAGE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Jun 12, 2026Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 10, 2026CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
May 28, 2025Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
May 16, 2025CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Apr 5, 2024Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 3, 2024CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 23, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 18, 2023Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Oct 16, 2023CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Jul 19, 2021Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 12, 2021CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Dec 11, 2020Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 1, 2020CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 13, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 10, 2019Canvass Re-InspectionFailRisk 1 (High)
Sep 5, 2019CanvassFailRisk 1 (High)
Mar 8, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2016CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Sep 4, 2015CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jul 11, 2014Canvass Re-InspectionPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 9, 2014CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Dec 5, 2013LicensePassRisk 1 (High)

Source

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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Just Jerk Cafe — questions

Did Just Jerk Cafe pass its last health inspection?
Just Jerk Cafe at 119 E 79th St was inspected on Jun 12, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass". Across 22 inspections on record it has failed 9 times.
What violations were cited at Just Jerk Cafe?
The most recent inspection cited 2 violations, beginning with: FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: 4-501.12// NOTED ALL CUTTING BOARDS IN KITCHEN WITH DEEP CUTS AND STAINS. INSTRUCTED TO RESTORE TO A SMOOTH AND EASY TO CLEAN SURFACE BY SANDING A
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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