1310 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615
Hyde ParkA follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Milk crates used as shelving instead of proper equipment; grease and debris buildup throughout kitchen and freezer.
Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health. See the full violation notes below.
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4-101.19 OBSERVED MILK CRATES BEING USED AS SHELVING THROUGHOUT THE PREP AND STORAGE AREAS. MUST REMOVE AND PROVIDE SHELVING THAT IS 6" OFF THE FLOOR AND PROVIDES FLOOR ACCESSIBILITY TO ENSURE ADEQUATE FACILITY CLEANING.
4-601.11(B) OBSERVED GREASE BUILDUP ON COOKING EQUIPMENT, WALLS, SURROUNDING FLOORS AND SHELVING UNITS IN THE KITCHEN/PREP AREAS.OBSERVED AN EXCESSIVEAMOUNT OF DEBRIS ON THE FLOOR/WALLS/CEILING OF THE WALK IN FREEZER AND COOLER. MUST REMOVE EXCESS ICE, DETAIL CLEAN, DEGREASE SANITZE AND MAINTAIN.
Jerk Yard has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 18, 2026.
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Canvass Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm violations from a routine visit were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.
Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.
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