SteadyThe last two inspections recorded a similar number of violations. Review the dated records below.
Quick Answers
When was Jefferson Park Grill, Inc last inspected?
The most recent inspection on record was on Jun 10, 2026. The result listed by Chicago Department of Public Health was “Pass”.
Were any violations recorded at the last inspection?
Yes: 2 violations recorded. Each one is listed below with the official wording.
How many inspections are on record?
4 inspections on record, from Jul 30, 2024 to Jun 10, 2026.
Has Jefferson Park Grill, Inc ever been closed by the health department?
No closure appears in the 4 inspection records we hold for this business. The earliest is dated Jul 30, 2024.
The Full Inspection History
4 inspections
Complaint
Jun 10, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE WORN.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST WITH HEAVY FROST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Jun 10, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Apr 3, 2026
Pass
2 recorded violations
notedCode 40Employee health and hygiene
Official Wording
PERSONAL CLEANLINESS
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED COOK WITH NO HAIR RESTRAINT. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO ENSURE HAIR RESTRAINTS ARE WORN.
In Plain English
This covers things like hair restraints, jewelry, clean clothing, eating or drinking in food prep areas, touching ready-to-eat food with bare hands, or not having a sick-employee policy.
OBSERVED FREEZER CHEST WITH HEAVY FROST BUILD UP. INSTRUCTED MANAGER TO DEFROST AND MAINTAIN.
In Plain English
Dishes, equipment, or surfaces that touch food were not properly washed, rinsed, and sanitized, or sanitizer was not at the right strength. Clean surfaces help stop germs from spreading to food.
Official record from Chicago Department of Public Health, Apr 3, 2026 · Original Source
Canvass
Mar 10, 2025
Pass
1 recorded violation
notedCode 39Contamination
Official Wording
CONTAMINATION PREVENTED DURING FOOD PREPARATION, STORAGE & DISPLAY
Inspector’s Notes
OBSERVED RAW WOOD BOARD USED AS SPLASH GUARD TO THE RIGHT OF MOP/SERVICE SINK TO PROTECT ADJACENT SHELVES CONTAINING DRY STORAGE, INCLUDING WHOLE RAW ONIONS. REMOVE ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS FROM SHELVES ADJACENT TO MOP/SERVICE SINK AND OR INSTALL SMOOTH EASILY CLEANABLE SPLASH GUARD OF ADEQUATE HEIGHT TO PROTECT ALL FOOD AND FOOD RELATED ITEMS FROM POSSIBLE CONTAMINATION ON SHELVES ADJACENT TO MOP/SERVICE SINK.
In Plain English
Food was stored or handled in a way that could let germs or other material get into it, such as raw meat stored above ready-to-eat food or uncovered food. Cross-contamination is a common cause of foodborne illness.
OBSERVED BUILD UP OF GREASE ON EXTERIOR OF USED COOKING OIL CONTAINER LOCATED IN REAR GARBAGE AREA. INSTRUCTED TO CLEAN AND MAINTAIN IN GOOD CONDITION.
In Plain English
Floors, walls, ceilings, lighting, ventilation, or garbage areas needed repair or cleaning. These are usually less urgent than food-handling problems but still need to be fixed.