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Jerk Yard

Restaurant

1310 E 53rd St, Chicago, IL 60615

Hyde Park

Aug 31, 2026 — Complaint re-inspection

Pass

A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

No violations were found during this inspection.

Key Findings

  • No violations were found during this inspection.

Key findings are derived directly from the inspector's notes from the Chicago Department of Public Health.

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Inspection History

Jerk Yard has had 9 inspections in the last 5 years with a 67% pass rate. Last inspection was on Sep 18, 2026.

Sep 18, 2026Pass

Short Form Complaint — A shorter, targeted check prompted by a public complaint.

Aug 31, 2026PassVIEWING NOW

Complaint Re-Inspection — A follow-up to confirm complaint-related violations were fixed.

Standout inspection
Aug 24, 2026Fail

Complaint — Triggered by a public complaint about this restaurant.

11 violations