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Old Jerusalem Restaurant

1411 N Wells St, Chicago 60610 · Risk 1 (High)

Pass

Most recent result

Apr 21, 2026

20

Inspections on record

18

Times passed

0

Times failed

Violations cited on Apr 21, 2026

  1. #10ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
  2. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE CUTTING BOARD AT THE TWO DOOR PREP STATION BADLY STAINED AND WITH DEEP CUTTING GROOVES. INSTRUCTED TO REPLACE AS A MEANS OF PREVENTING POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION.
  3. #47FOOD & NON-FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEANABLE, PROPERLY DESIGNED, CONSTRUCTED & USED - Comments: OBSERVED THE RIGHT SIDE DOOR HANDLE BROKEN WITH SHARP EDGE. INSTRUCTED TO REPAIR AND MAINTAIN.
  4. #49NON-FOOD/FOOD CONTACT SURFACES CLEAN - Comments: OBSERVED THE AREA UNDER THE GRILL IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  5. #56ADEQUATE VENTILATION & LIGHTING; DESIGNATED AREAS USED - Comments: OBSERVED HOOD VENTILATION SYSTEM IN NEED OF A DETAIL CLEANING OF GREASE BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN.
  6. #58ALLERGEN TRAINING AS REQUIRED - Comments: OBSERVED EXPIRED ALLERGEN TRAINING ON SITE. INSTRUCTED FOR BOTH CITY OF CHICAGO FOODSERVICE MANAGERS TO OBTAIN AND PROVIDE ON SITE.

Inspection history

DateTypeResultRisk
Apr 21, 2026CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 14, 2025CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 1, 2024CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 15, 2023CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2022CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 15, 2021CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Apr 29, 2020CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 25, 2019CanvassPass w/ ConditionsRisk 1 (High)
Jun 11, 2018CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jun 12, 2017ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 24, 2017CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Jan 5, 2016ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Jul 14, 2015CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Dec 15, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Apr 9, 2014CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Sep 16, 2013CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Nov 29, 2012CanvassPassRisk 1 (High)
Aug 26, 2011ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Oct 27, 2010ComplaintPassRisk 1 (High)
Mar 15, 2010CanvassPassRisk 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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Old Jerusalem Restaurant — questions

Did Old Jerusalem Restaurant pass its last health inspection?
Old Jerusalem Restaurant at 1411 N Wells St was inspected on Apr 21, 2026 by the Chicago Department of Public Health and the result was "Pass".
What violations were cited at Old Jerusalem Restaurant?
The most recent inspection cited 6 violations, beginning with: ADEQUATE HANDWASHING SINKS PROPERLY SUPPLIED AND ACCESSIBLE - Comments: OBSERVED MISSING HAND WASHING SIGNAGE IN THE WOMENS TOILET ROOM. INSTRUCTED TO PROVIDE.
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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